Governor Evers taking a 'detour' with 'open for business' highway signs

MADISON — Wisconsin's new Democratic governor is having road signs that declared the state "open for business" turned into detour signs, drawing criticism from Republicans who say it's an apt metaphor for where his policies will take the state.Republican former Gov.

Governor Evers orders flags at half-staff in honor of fallen MPD officer

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers ordered flags to half-staff on Thursday, Feb. 7 in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.Rittner was shot near 12th and Manitoba on the city’s south side on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.

AG Josh Kaul signals he won't represent state in lame-duck lawsuit

MADISON — Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is signaling he likely won't represent the state in the latest lawsuit challenging Wisconsin Republicans' lame-duck laws.The laws weaken both Kaul and Democratic Gov.

Governor Evers declares State of Emergency in response to winter storm, cold

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin in response to the ongoing winter storm and the pending dangerous wind chills that will blanket the state the rest of the week.“I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in,” said Gov.

Wisconsin Assembly passes pre-existing coverage bill

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that would force health insurers to cover pre-existing conditions if Republicans succeed in dismantling the Affordable Care Act, heading off potential criticism of GOP legislators on the 2020 campaign trail.Democrats blasted the bill as a publicity stunt, saying it doesn't go nearly far enough.