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.
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.''
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' 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."
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Evers presents 2-year 'Badger Bounceback' budget agenda
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday, Feb. 16 presented his two-year budget agenda -- presented as the ''Badger Bounceback'' -- to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday, Feb. 16 presented his two-year budget agenda -- presented as the ''Badger Bounceback'' -- to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Evers proposes $100 million for new venture capital fund
Gov. Evers will submit his two-year state budget proposal to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, which will then spend months reworking it before passing its own version this summer.
Gov. Evers will submit his two-year state budget proposal to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, which will then spend months reworking it before passing its own version this summer.
Gov. Evers proposes allowing local governments to raise taxes
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax.
Gov. Evers receives coronavirus vaccine: 'It feels good'
Gov. Tony Evers joined the growing ranks of Wisconsin residents and governors across the country who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, receiving his first shot Friday at a clinic not far from the state Capitol.
Gov. Tony Evers joined the growing ranks of Wisconsin residents and governors across the country who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, receiving his first shot Friday at a clinic not far from the state Capitol.
Gov. Evers proposes allowing local governments to raise taxes
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax.
Gov. Evers signs order, declares Wisconsin energy emergency
Due to the below-average temperatures, snow, and ice storms throughout the state leading up to February, deliveries of petroleum and propane products shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail are limited.
Due to the below-average temperatures, snow, and ice storms throughout the state leading up to February, deliveries of petroleum and propane products shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail are limited.
Janesville college to be state's 1st community-based vaccination clinic
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Gov. Evers renewing call for Medicaid expansion opposed by GOP
Gov. Evers will try to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing his state budget proposal will have more than $150 million in other health initiatives.
Gov. Evers will try to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing his state budget proposal will have more than $150 million in other health initiatives.
Blackhawk Technical College will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.
Wisconsin Supreme Court asked to block statewide mask order
A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
President Biden to visit Milwaukee next week in 1st official trip
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president, participating in a TV town hall from Milwaukee.
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president, participating in a TV town hall from Milwaukee.
Gov. Tony Evers proposes creating $500 caregiver tax credit
Gov. Tony Evers wants to create a new $500 tax credit to help cover family caregiver expenses, a $200 million proposal announced Tuesday.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to create a new $500 tax credit to help cover family caregiver expenses, a $200 million proposal announced Tuesday.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal ‘likely to be dead upon arrival’
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that. He estimates recreational marijuana could bring the state $165 million a year.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that. He estimates recreational marijuana could bring the state $165 million a year.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.