'Change is coming:' Governor Tony Evers celebrates inauguration at gala in Madison

MADISON -- After being sworn in on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7, Governor Tony Evers and his supporters let loose Monday night at the 2019 Inaugural Gala at the Monona Terrace.The Inaugural Gala was almost like a music festival, with several Wisconsin-based artists and bands performing -- from the soulful voice of Milwaukee-based musician Abby Jeanne to polka, Wisconsin's official state dance.

Former governors, others attend Tony Evers' inauguration in Madison

MADISON -- Five former Wisconsin governors, both U.S. senators, members of Congress and others are attending the inauguration ceremony for new Gov.

Tony Evers to become Wisconsin's 46th governor at inauguration ceremony

MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers, who will be sworn into office as Wisconsin governor Monday, promises that he will seek civility and work together with Republicans, saying voters showed their displeasure with partisan politics when they rejected Gov.

Governor-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes host kids' gala in Milwaukee; 'They are our future'

MILWAUKEE -- Two days to go until the transition of power takes place in Madison, but the celebration started early for some Wisconsin Gov. -elect Tony Evers' youngest supporters.Evers and his incoming Lt.

Republican bill would criminalize 1st-time drunken driving in Wisconsin

MADISON — Two Republican legislators are continuing their quest to crack down on drunken driving, reintroducing bills Thursday that would make a first offense a crime and impose stiffer penalties on repeat offenders.Rep.

Gov.-elect Tony Evers names Obama official to head Wisconsin health agency

MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers on Thursday named a former Obama administration official who worked on implementing the federal health care law to lead the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a key post in his inner circle.Evers also named to his Cabinet two Democratic state lawmakers and two people who currently work for him in his job as state superintendent.Evers picked Andrea Palm as secretary of the Department of Health Services; state Rep.

'So they don't offend again:' Gov.-elect Evers says he's open to criminalizing 1st-offense drunk driving

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said in a Wednesday, Jan. 2 interview with The Associated Press that he isn't ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan.Evers reiterated that he wants to work together with Republicans who control the Legislature.

Evers picks assistant schools superintendent to replace him

MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor to succeed him at the state Department of Public Instruction, making her Wisconsin's first schools superintendent who is black.Evers has served as state superintendent since 2009.

Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor named next state superintendent

MADISON -- Governor-elect Tony Evers announced Thursday, Dec. 27 his intention to appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor as the next state superintendent following his oath of office on Jan. 7.“Carolyn is a dedicated, thoughtful leader, who puts the best interests of kids before all else,” Evers said in a news release. “She is  known and respected throughout the education community for her commitment to equity and her work to help all students reach academic success.

Governor-elect Tony Evers names picks for Transportation, Agriculture, Insurance

MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers has named four more members of his Cabinet, including an advocate for raising revenue to improve the condition of Wisconsin's roads as head the state Department of Transportation.Evers announced the picks Friday.His choice to lead the Department of Transportation is Craig Thompson, the executive director of the Wisconsin Transportation Development Association.Evers also named Mark Afable as insurance commissioner, Rebecca Cameron Valcq as chairwoman of the Public Service Commission and Brad Pfaff as head of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.That brings to eight the number of Cabinet secretaries Evers has announced to date, all this week.