Gov. Evers to extend public health emergency, mask mandate

The existing public health emergency was set to expire the following week. The governor's plan would extend the mandate an additional 60 days.

GOP panel grills Evers administration over vaccine pace

State health officials project the general public won't receive the coronavirus vaccine until summer in Wisconsin.

Evers calls special session to modernize unemployment system

Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday called a special legislative session for next week on his new plan to upgrade the state's unemployment benefits system.

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Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment payment system.

State of the State: Evers calls special session on unemployment

Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment payment system.

Wisconsin Senate-approved COVID-19 bill unlikely to pass Assembly

The Wisconsin Senate overwhelmingly passed a scaled-down COVID-19 relief package, drawing a pledge from Gov. Tony Evers that he would sign the measure if it can clear the Assembly.

Governor Evers estimates public won't see vaccine until June

While Governor Tony Evers laid blame at the federal government for slow distribution of the vaccine, Republicans amped up their criticism of the midterm Democrat for not acting urgently enough.

Gov. Evers, others request more vaccine doses from feds

A letter signed by eight governors says, in part, that the Trump administration not distributing COVID-19 vaccine doses to the states that request them is "unconscionable and unacceptable."

Wisconsin National Guard administers 1M+ COVID-19 tests

Governor Tony Evers said the Wisconsin National Guard is tops in the nation for the number of COVID-19 tests administered since April.

Evers administration plans to simplify WI unemployment claims

Gov. Tony Evers' administration plans to clarify questions on unemployment benefit applications starting this spring.

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin is getting shorted on COVID-19 vaccine

Add Wisconsin to the list of states told by the federal government that it will be receiving less COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech than initially expected.

Open Record: The governor’s emails, part 2

Does or mean and? Or does or mean... well, or? That was the crux of a legal battle between FOX6 News and Governor Tony Evers over our request for the Governor's emails.

Gov. Evers meets with lawmakers, extends mask mandate

Gov. Tony Evers' virtual meeting on Friday with Republican legislative leaders to discuss COVID-19 relief efforts was “productive," the governor's spokeswoman and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said.

Judge orders Gov. Evers to turn over emails to FOX6

After a year-long battle over Governor Tony Evers' emails, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled this week in FOX6's favor.

Gov. Evers, state Republicans pitch ideas for COVID-19 relief

Gov. Tony Evers released a package of legislation he wants the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to consider in response to the coronavirus pandemic.