Wisconsin governor: Republican election probe a 'boondoggle'

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election, saying election clerks should be "lawyered up."

Wisconsin Senate: Evers' Cabinet votes scheduled

Confirming the picks for top-level posts had been a pro forma courtesy that morphed into a partisan battle by Republicans after Evers was elected.

Wisconsin redistricting case: Gov. Evers wants to intervene

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked a federal court to allow him to intervene in a lawsuit filed by fellow Democrats that seeks to have federal courts draw new boundary lines.

COVID testing required for executive branch workers, Evers orders

Gov. Tony Evers' administration issued an order requiring all executive branch workers who haven't submitted their COVID-19 vaccination status to their supervisors or aren't fully vaccinated to undergo weekly testing.

Gov. Evers grants 71 pardons, process expanded
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been granting pardons at a torrid pace after his predecessor didn't issue any for eight years and has announced new moves to streamline and simplify the pardon application process.

Wisconsin pardon process expanded; Gov. Evers grants 71 more

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been granting pardons at a torrid pace after his predecessor didn't issue any for eight years and has announced new moves to streamline and simplify the pardon application process.

Evers extends $100 incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations

Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.

Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school

Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Mayor Tom Barrett are at Rogers Street Academy to welcome back Milwaukee Public School students.

Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
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Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed MPS students back to class on the first day at Rogers Street Academy.

$25M transit services investment in Milwaukee, Madison

Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday, Aug. 30 a $25 million investment in transit services for the city of Madison and Milwaukee County.

Evers: GOP concerns over Afghan refugees 'dog whistle crap'

Republican concerns over the screening process for thousands of Afghan refugees who stood side by side with Americans and are now being processed through Fort McCoy are unfounded “dog whistle crap,” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Monday.

Gov. Tony Evers: $680K for election probe is 'outrageous'

Gov. Tony Evers said Monday that it was “outrageous” that Republicans planned to spend $680,000 on an investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers hires San Francisco law firm to handle PFAS suits

Gov. Tony Evers has decided to hire a San Francisco-based law firm to handle potential lawsuits over PFAS pollution.

Gov. Evers announces $250M for new grant programs

Gov. Evers announced two new grant programs to help communities across Wisconsin rebound and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Evers creates homeowners assistance program

A new program for homeowners in Wisconsin will make nearly $93 million in federal money available to help people keep their homes, by helping those who are struggling with paying bills, including mortgages and property taxes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Evers collects Bucks bet winnings from Arizona governor

The governors of each state placed a friendly NBA Finals on their respective teams -- Gov. Evers collecting an Arizona beer for backing the Bucks.

Evers hands Wisconsin hotels $70 million in COVID aid

Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday he has given Wisconsin hotels $70 million in federal coronavirus relief dollars.

Kathy's House grand opening, Gov. Evers celebrates
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Gov. Tony Evers was in Wauwatosa to celebrate the grand opening of a nonprofit hospital guest house.

Governor Evers celebrates Kathy's House grand opening

Governor Tony Evers was in Wauwatosa to celebrate the grand opening of a nonprofit hospital guest house.

Lower prescription drug costs: Evers revives plan to meet goal

Gov. Tony Evers revived his plan to lower prescription drug costs after Republicans stripped it out of the state budget, re-introducing the measures as stand-alone legislation.