Wisconsin governor praises mask guidelines by CDC
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday praised new federal guidelines that relaxed mask restrictions for people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, and he said his administration will review whether it is safe for state workers to return to their offices.
Wisconsin officials give COVID-19 update
Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin DHS officials on Wednesday answered questions about COVID-19 in Wisconsin, including vaccines and variant strains.
New Rustic Road guide features routes in Juneau, Pepin counties
Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday, May 5 that a new Rustic Road guide that offers two more routes is available in print and online.
Gov. Evers: Listening to people, not GOP lawmakers
Gov. Evers said Thursday that he hasn't met with Republican legislative leaders to discuss his $91 billion state budget proposal because he's listening to what the people of Wisconsin want.
Holocaust education required for Wisconsin students, grades 5-12
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Wednesday requiring Wisconsin middle and high school social studies classes to teach the Holocaust and other genocides.
Holocaust education for Wisconsin students required for grades 5-12
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Wednesday requiring Wisconsin middle and high school social studies classes to teach the Holocaust and other genocides.
Compensation bill for emergency responders signed by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.
Gov. Evers proclaims April 26-30 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 26-30 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill banning vaccine requirement
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, April 23 vetoed Republican-backed bills that would have prevented health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and allowed churches to be closed during the pandemic.
COVID-19 relief money: Small businesses eligible for $5K grants
Support for small businesses is on its way after Governor Tony Evers vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature's proposals on how to use $3.2 billion dollars in federal relief money.
Evers vetoes GOP bills directing federal COVID-19 spending
Support for small businesses is on its way after Governor Tony Evers vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature's proposals on how to use federal relief money.
Gov. Evers announces $420M in aid for Wisconsin small businesses
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that Wisconsin will award up to $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, has the potential to help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses
Gov. Evers order calls for planting 75 million trees before 2031
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Thursday directing the Department of Natural Resources to plant 75 million trees.
Wisconsin's economic development leader details new Foxconn contract
Foxconn's original plans for thousands of jobs in Mount Pleasant and, in turn, billions of dollars in tax breaks never materialized.
Foxconn deal with Wisconsin lowers tax breaks to $80 million
Foxconn Technology Group will be eligible for just $80 million in taxpayer subsidies under a new contract signed Tuesday, down from nearly $3 billion it could have received under the original deal that envisioned a much larger project in southeastern Wisconsin.
Foxconn, Wisconsin reach new deal on scaled back project
Wisconsin, technology giant Foxconn reach new deal with lower tax credits for scaled back project.
Property taxes would increase slightly less under Evers plan
Property taxes on the typical Wisconsin home over the next two years would not increase quite as much under Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal as they would under current law.
Governor's case for criminal justice
Gov. Evers said marijuana enforcement, which impacts communities of color the most, is outdated and unjust. If his plan passes, he would allow offenders to repeal or reduce their sentence -- a point that could have bipartisan support.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.