Wisconsin expands postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months

Wisconsin will extend postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 12 months from 60 days starting July 1, joining 48 other states and leaving Arkansas as the only state without the expansion.

Film Wisconsin tax credits aim to bring movie, TV projects to state

Gov. Tony Evers visited Milwaukee on Monday, March 9, to celebrate the launch of Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, and the state’s new film tax credit program that allows up to $5 million a year to attract productions.

I-43 improvements in Sheboygan County; Governor Evers approves

Governor Evers signed a $21 million contract to rehabilitate a stretch of I-43 from Lima Road in the town of Wilson to WIS 42 in the town of Sheboygan.

Gov. Evers gives final State of the State address
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.

State of the State; Gov. Evers gives final address, talks surplus debate

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.

Wisconsin moves to restore FoodShare after judge orders SNAP funding

Wisconsin will immediately release full November FoodShare benefits after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore SNAP funding, Gov. Tony Evers said on Thursday night.

Wisconsin prison system overhaul, state OKs $15M for design process

The Wisconsin Building Commission on Tuesday signed off on spending $15 million to start a process that would overhaul the state’s prison system.

Evers tours Partners for Community Development facility in Brown Deer

Gov. Tony Evers met with leadership from Partners for Community Development Inc. in Brown Deer on Thursday, Oct. 2 to tour the facility and hear about their work to provide energy assistance, residential energy conservation, housing rehabilitation, and home-buying assistance.

COVID-19 vaccine; Wisconsin issues order to expand access without prescription

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services issued a statewide standing medical order allowing most residents, ages six months and older, to get the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription.

Race for WI governor; Evers talks decision
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Governor Tony Evers is shaking up the 2026 ballot after he announced last week that he will not be running for reelection.

Governor Evers in Milwaukee; holds town hall at Purple Door Ice Cream

Gov. Tony Evers traveled to Milwaukee on Monday, July 28 as part of a statewide “Ice Cream Town Hall" tour in celebration of National Ice Cream Month.

Gov. Evers not seeking reelection; likely contenders ahead of open race

Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Gov. Evers visits Milwaukee head start center
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Governor Tony Evers visited Milwaukee on Monday, July 7, kicking off a statewide tour following the signing of the 2025-27 biennial budget. He visited the Acelero Learning North Avenue JO?S?Learning Academy

Gov. Evers Milwaukee visit, part of statewide budget tour

Governor Tony Evers is visiting Milwaukee on Monday, July 7, kicking off a statewide tour following the signing of the 2025-27 biennial budget.

Hale Interchange improvement project; what you need to know

Wisconsin has approved a multi-year $22.3 million resurfacing and improvement project along I-41/43/894 through the Hale Interchange, between Lincoln Avenue and 84th Street, in Milwaukee County.

Governor Evers at odds with the White House
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This latest fight pits Governor Evers against the White House, and it centers on how State of Wisconsin workers should interact with I.C.E. agents.