Group unhappy with Gov. Evers' handling of Kenosha unrest launches effort to recall him and Lt. Gov. Barnes
The group collected signatures in Oak Creek Sunday. Paperwork has been filed with the state, and the group needs more than 668,000 signatures in 60 days.
The group collected signatures in Oak Creek Sunday. Paperwork has been filed with the state, and the group needs more than 668,000 signatures in 60 days.
Law enforcement organizations ask that Gov. Evers 'refrain from making statements specific to Kenosha'
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Pres. Trump: Gov. Evers 'agreed to accept federal assistance,' up to 2K National Guard coming to Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin governor's mask mandate
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.
Gov. Evers signs executive order calling special session on policing accountability, transparency
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday an executive order calling the Wisconsin State Legislature into a special session?on?policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday an executive order calling the Wisconsin State Legislature into a special session?on?policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Evers signs executive order calling special session on policing accountability, transparency
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday, Aug. 24 Executive Order #84, calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session on policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday, Aug. 24 Executive Order #84, calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session on policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Evers expects Pres. Trump to wear mask during visit to Oshkosh
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
Wisconsin governor pardons 9 people, raising total to 56
Gov. Tony Evers has issued nine more pardons.
Gov. Tony Evers has issued nine more pardons.
Wisconsin National Guard members will again serve as poll workers for Aug. 11 primary
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will again serve as poll workers during Wisconsin's primary election Aug. 11.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will again serve as poll workers during Wisconsin's primary election Aug. 11.
Gov. Evers' Office says no record of discipline for secret recording
Governor Tony Evers has refused to name the person who recorded the May 14 phone conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
Governor Tony Evers has refused to name the person who recorded the May 14 phone conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
GOP leader wants Wisconsin Senate to strike down mask order
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he's talking with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos about a plan to strike down Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he's talking with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos about a plan to strike down Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate.
'Will unite our country:' Gov. Tony Evers endorses Joe Biden for president
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Statewide mask mandate starts Saturday; officials already fielding 911 calls about violators
“If we want businesses to open up. If you want to be back to having a Brewers game where people can actually attend. If you want to go back to having schools open — you have to do the work, you can't just wish it and say that it’s going to happen,” he said.
“If we want businesses to open up. If you want to be back to having a Brewers game where people can actually attend. If you want to go back to having schools open — you have to do the work, you can't just wish it and say that it’s going to happen,” he said.
Milwaukee leaders say mask mandate could move city to next steps of phased reopening more quickly
The statewide mask mandate issued Thursday by Governor Tony Evers could help Milwaukee move to the next steps of its phased reopening amid COVID-19 more quickly, according to the mayor.
The statewide mask mandate issued Thursday by Governor Tony Evers could help Milwaukee move to the next steps of its phased reopening amid COVID-19 more quickly, according to the mayor.
Republican lawmaker calls for emergency session to end statewide mask mandate
A Republican state senator Thursday called for a special legislative session to kill Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19, calling it "illegal and unnecessary."
A Republican state senator Thursday called for a special legislative session to kill Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19, calling it "illegal and unnecessary."
Gov. Evers responds to Pres. Trump's plan to deploy federal officers in Milwaukee: 'Not welcome'
President Donald Trump announced he will send federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention into local enforcement as he runs for reelection under a “law and order” mantle.
President Donald Trump announced he will send federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention into local enforcement as he runs for reelection under a “law and order” mantle.
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Wisconsin's largest teachers unions call for online school
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.