'Pothole Patrol' in Milwaukee; road improvement continues
Gov. Tony Evers said he's making it a priority to help Milwaukee leaders patch up the pothole problem.
Republican lawsuit, Evers' partial vetoes to literacy bill challenged
Republican legislators have filed a second lawsuit challenging Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' partial veto powers, alleging he improperly struck sections of a bill.
Evers lawsuit against Legislature, Wisconsin justices question power
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned how much power legislative committees should wield, in a case that Gov. Evers brought against the Legislature.
Hmong, Asian American history; Wisconsin schools required to teach
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories.
WI transgender high school sports ban bill vetoed by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday, April 2, that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.
WIS 16 cable barrier project in Waukesha County, Evers approves
Governor Evers has approved a $2.1 million improvement project along WIS 16, from WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) to approximately 5,800 feet west of WIS 84, in Waukesha County.
Evers vetoes election bills, signs precious metals sales tax exemption
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing a bill increasing the penalty for assaulting an election official.
Wisconsin EV chargers; Evers signs bills unlocking $78M in funds
The newly-signed legislation enables the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds for the state’s EV infrastructure.
Gov. Evers signs child care tax credit legislation
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a Republican-authored bill Monday that dramatically expands the state child care tax credit, days after vetoing three other GOP bills that would have delivered $800 million in tax cuts.
UW must admit top Wisconsin high school students; Evers signs bill
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan measure that requires the University of Wisconsin-Madison to admit all high school students who finish in the top 5% of their class.
Wisconsin legislative maps; Gov. Evers signs new maps into law
Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that Republicans passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.
Wisconsin legislative maps, Republicans OK Evers' proposal
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday passed legislative maps that were proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Evers lawsuit against Wisconsin Legislature, SCOWIS to hear case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit against the Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions.
Evers appoints Lena Taylor to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday, Jan. 26 his appointment of Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41.
WI State of the State address; Gov. Evers focuses on workforce challenges
Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23. Evers focused on the state's “generational workforce challenges."
Gov. Evers: Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him
Wisconsin's Democratic governor opposes keeping Republican Donald Trump off the ballot in the battleground state.
WI marijuana legalization; Gov. Evers to back limited GOP proposal
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization being promoted by Republicans.
Brewers locked in until 2050
The Milwaukee Brewers will stay in town at least until 2050 -- after Gov. Tony Evers signed a pair of bills on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
American Family Field funding; bills signed
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers hosts a bill signing ceremony at American Family Field. The governor is signing a bipartisan package of bills passed by the State Legislature to keep the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball in the state through 2050.
Evers email alias: Wisconsin governor security step not new, officials say
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been using an email address alias, and officials say he's not the first governor to use one.