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.
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.
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.
WI reaches deal with USDA, preserves $70M+ a month in food assistance
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
Gov. Evers speaks about need for statewide juvenile justice reform
Gov. Tony Evers is hosting a news conference on the need for statewide juvenile justice reform and the governor's 2021-23 budget proposal.
Gov. Evers declares state of emergency due to wildfire risk in WI
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout our state.
Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance
With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.
Gov. Evers fixes potholes in effort to promote transportation budget
Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson toured the state fixing potholes to promote the governor’s roads budget.
Wauwatosa committee approves mask ordinance extension
The Wauwatosa Community Affairs Committee unanimously approved extending the city's mask ordinance, set to expire April 7, until June 16.
Gov. Evers signs bill designed to lower prescription drug costs
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, March 26 signed into law a plan designed to lower prescription drug costs in Wisconsin.
