Gov. Tony Evers OKs plans for Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on the Ho-Chunk Nation’s plans to open a casino and entertainment complex in Beloit, hailing the project as job creator that will help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, March 22 toured the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Gov. Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, March 22 toured the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Republicans block Gov. Evers' building budget for now
Republicans delayed approval of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' proposed $2.4 billion budget for state building projects on Wednesday.
Vaccine eligibility for next phase moved a week earlier
People age 16 and up with certain pre=existing conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting March 22.
Gov. Evers to kick off series of Badger Bounceback live sessions
Gov. Evers will kick off his first week of virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with a virtual discussion on economic recovery and opportunity in Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers, first lady complete COVID-19 vaccination series
Their vaccination comes exactly one year after the governor declared Wisconsin's first public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsinites invited to chime in on Evers' Badger Bounceback agenda
There will be six opportunities for Wisconsinites to discuss and provide feedback on the Badger Bounceback agenda, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.
Governor Evers floats allowing K-12 schools to open before Sept. 1
Allowing schools to open earlier and bolstering their summer school offerings are both being floated by Gov. Tony Evers as ways to help students catch up after a year of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Evers signs bill boosting pay for state public defenders
Gov. Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill that will boost pay for state public defenders.
New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program unveiled
Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers signs bill to update Wisconsin unemployment system
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill to begin the work of updating the state's unemployment claims processing system.
Gov. Evers proposes $2.4 billion in building projects across WI
Gov. Tony Evers wants to spend $2.4 billion on building projects across 31 counties in Wisconsin over the next two years.
Wisconsin Senate passes bipartisan bill to update unemployment system
Governor Tony Evers signaled he would sign the bill once it passes the Assembly as soon as Tuesday.
Gov. Evers' budget proposal met with GOP opposition
The governor discussed some items in a pre-recorded address, including education investment. Other items, like repealing Act 10, were not included; Republican lawmakers say a number of those items are "poison pills."
Gov. Evers presents budget agenda
Governor Tony Evers is calling on the Legislature to bolster funding for education and reform the criminal justice systems.
Gov. Evers presents 'Badger Bounceback' budget agenda
Gov. Tony Evers planned to call on the Republican-controlled Legislature Tuesday to join him in passing a two-year budget he is presenting as a “bounce back” plan to help the state recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
