Tony Evers

Evers signs labor contracts for state troopers, workers

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed bills passed by the Legislature enacting new contracts for state troopers, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians and plumbers.

February 11, 2022 1:41pm CST

Critical race theory teaching ban, Evers vetoes Republican bill

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have prohibited critical race theory ideas in Wisconsin public schools.

February 4, 2022 2:57pm CST

Wisconsin weed penalties, Evers vetoes increase

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have increased penalties for making or distributing marijuana through the creation of butane hash oil.

February 4, 2022 2:27pm CST

Port Milwaukee expansion; soon to accommodate larger cruise ships

Milwaukee will soon be a cruise ship destination hosting more than 10,000 passengers a year. Port Milwaukee plans to add docks to make room for the largest ships, with the governor announcing he's going to use American Rescue Act money to pay $3.5 million of the estimated $7 million project.

February 3, 2022 4:39pm CST

Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal

Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.

February 3, 2022 3:30pm CST

Evers: $150 to Wisconsin residents part of election year plan

Gov. Tony Evers unveiled an election year plan that would send $150 to every Wisconsin resident, bolster funding for K-12 schools and help defray child care costs.

January 27, 2022 1:43pm CST

Evers pardons nearly 400, most of any Wisconsin governor

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday, Jan. 13 he had pardoned 54 more people, bringing his total to nearly 400, the most of any Wisconsin governor.

January 13, 2022 12:08pm CST

Evers' State of the State 2022 to be held at Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver the annual State of the State address in the Capitol building again. Last year’s address via video conference.

December 28, 2021 2:26pm CST

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pardons 30, total now 337

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he's pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.

December 28, 2021 1:25pm CST

Wisconsin elections: Governor opposes constitutional amendment

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported that would change election law.

December 28, 2021 12:57pm CST

Gov. Evers says he may support bail changes after Waukesha parade

Gov. Tony Evers said he might support efforts to overhaul Wisconsin's bail system, which came under scrutiny following the Waukesha Christmas parade deaths.

December 27, 2021 11:06am CST

Governor's Mansion holiday decorations honor heroes, history

Gov. Tony Evers and first lady Kathy Evers shared a virtual video tour of the 2021 Governor's Mansion holiday decorations.

December 25, 2021 8:27am CST

Evers signs gambling deal with St. Croix Chippewa

Gamblers may soon have more opportunities to wager on sports in Wisconsin.

December 21, 2021 11:37am CST

Chisholm firing sought with complaint; Evers to take it 'seriously'

Governor Evers' firing of Milwaukee County DA John Chisholm after the Waukesha Christmas parade attack is now being sought with a formal complaint filed by a taxpayer alleging the county's top prosecutor should be ousted over Darrell Brooks' $1,000 bail.

December 20, 2021 5:00pm CST