After GOP governor primary win, Michels says 'we have to beat Tony Evers'
Tim Michels, former President Trump's pick for governor, beat out the choice of establishment Republicans. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said that means Michels now “owns” Trump and he won't be able to moderate in the general election.
Evers picks Milwaukee for Lincoln Hills youth prison replacement site
In a move Gov. Tony Evers' office says is a step toward closing the state's troubled juvenile correctional facility in northern Wisconsin, the state has selected the site for a new youth facility in Milwaukee.
Evers picks Milwaukee for Lincoln Hills youth prison replacement site
In a move Gov. Tony Evers' office says is a step toward closing the state's troubled juvenile correctional facility in northern Wisconsin, the state has selected the site for a new youth facility in Milwaukee.
Vigil at Sikh Temple in Oak Creek
A candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the 2012 shooting at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was held 10 years later on Friday. Guest speakers included Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin governor's campaign; Steven Spielberg among big donors
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the most commercially successful director of all time, donated $20,000 to Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' reelection campaign, a tally showed.
Evers raises $10.1M, Wisconsin governor's race
Gov. Tony Evers reported raising more than $10 million over the first six months of this year as the Democrat prepares to face a tough reelection bid in the battleground state in November.
AG Josh Kaul sues to block Wisconsin's abortion ban (part 2)
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's 173-year-old abortion ban, arguing that statutes passed in the 1980s supersede the ban.
AG Josh Kaul sues to block Wisconsin's abortion ban (part 1)
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's 173-year-old abortion ban, arguing that statutes passed in the 1980s supersede the ban.
Wisconsin SeniorCare Program to cover vaccines provided at pharmacies
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Monday, June 27 that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies.
Evers gas price gouging executive order
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.
Evers signs order to ban gasoline price gouging in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.
100 Milwaukee County murders, Gov. Evers tours Garden Homes neighborhood
Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson took a walk in the heat through Milwaukee's Garden Homes neighborhood Wednesday, June 15, discussing safety and violence prevention initiatives after the 100th homicide in Milwaukee County in 2022.
Wisconsin's abortion ban; Gov. Evers calls on GOP to repeal
Governor Tony Evers has called a special session, asking the Wisconsin Legislature to scrap the state’s law banning most abortions. Roe v. Wade has made that state law unenforceable. Without Roe, it would come back.
Gov. Evers on list of man suspected in retired judge's death
Douglas K. Uhde, suspected of fatally shooting retired Judge John Roemer at Roemer’s house in New Lisbon on Friday, had a list that included Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, officials say.
Wisconsin invests in Plymouth cheese packaging company
Governor Tony Evers kicked off Dairy Month on Thursday, June 2 by investing in one of Wisconsin's most coveted dairy products – cheese.
$2.2M more Milwaukee crime prevention funds, Evers announces
In Milwaukee's entertainment district, the money will go toward installing security fencing that can be remotely raised and lowered. The downtown entertainment corridors will transform into pedestrian-only zones on weekends and during major events.
West Allis killer's parole rescinded at Evers' request
The Wisconsin Parole Commission's leader agreed Friday to rescind a convicted murderer's parole at Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' request.
Evers' pardons: Wisconsin nurse's addiction struggle part of journey
Gov. Tony Evers has issued more pardons than any other Wisconsin governor in the post-World War II era. That now includes nurse Kristin Waite-Labott.
Evers creates new office of environmental justice
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed an executive order creating a new office of environmental justice, announcing the move on Earth Day.
Wisconsin's 1st clean energy plan released by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers released Wisconsin's first clean energy plan, a proposal he said would lower energy bills, fight climate change, and possibly create up to 40,000 jobs.