Evers signs order to ban gasoline price gouging in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday issued an executive order declaring that an abnormal economic disruption exists in Wisconsin due to a disruption of energy supplies, which then allows him to trigger a state ban on price gouging of gasoline and diesel.

100 Milwaukee County murders, Gov. Evers tours Garden Homes neighborhood

Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson took a walk in the heat through Milwaukee's Garden Homes neighborhood Wednesday, June 15, discussing safety and violence prevention initiatives after the 100th homicide in Milwaukee County in 2022.

Wisconsin's abortion ban; Gov. Evers calls on GOP to repeal

Governor Tony Evers has called a special session, asking the Wisconsin Legislature to scrap the state’s law banning most abortions. Roe v. Wade has made that state law unenforceable. Without Roe, it would come back.

Gov. Evers on list of man suspected in retired judge's death
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Douglas K. Uhde, suspected of fatally shooting retired Judge John Roemer at Roemer’s house in New Lisbon on Friday, had a list that included Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, officials say.

Wisconsin invests in Plymouth cheese packaging company

Governor Tony Evers kicked off Dairy Month on Thursday, June 2 by investing in one of Wisconsin's most coveted dairy products – cheese.

$2.2M more Milwaukee crime prevention funds, Evers announces

In Milwaukee's entertainment district, the money will go toward installing security fencing that can be remotely raised and lowered. The downtown entertainment corridors will transform into pedestrian-only zones on weekends and during major events.

West Allis killer's parole rescinded at Evers' request

The Wisconsin Parole Commission's leader agreed Friday to rescind a convicted murderer's parole at Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' request.

Evers' pardons: Wisconsin nurse's addiction struggle part of journey

Gov. Tony Evers has issued more pardons than any other Wisconsin governor in the post-World War II era. That now includes nurse Kristin Waite-Labott.

Evers creates new office of environmental justice

Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed an executive order creating a new office of environmental justice, announcing the move on Earth Day.

Wisconsin's 1st clean energy plan released by Gov. Evers

Gov. Tony Evers released Wisconsin's first clean energy plan, a proposal he said would lower energy bills, fight climate change, and possibly create up to 40,000 jobs.

Evers vetoes Republican election bills

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a package of bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have made a series of changes to the state's election laws.

'Get Kids Ahead' Wisconsin initiative; new funds allocated

Gov. Tony Evers visited Longfellow School in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 6 to announce allocations for the state’s "Get Kids Ahead" initiative.

Veterans board chair steps down amid child pornography charges
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Prosecutors in Milwaukee charged Curtis Schmitt Jr. with three felony counts of possession of child pornography on Jan. 23. The embattled leader of the Wisconsin veterans policy board resigned Monday, bowing to mounting pressure to step down.

Veterans board chair steps down amid child pornography charges

Prosecutors in Milwaukee charged Curtis Schmitt Jr. with three felony counts of possession of child pornography on Jan. 23. The embattled leader of the Wisconsin veterans policy board resigned Monday, bowing to mounting pressure to step down.

Wisconsin redistricting: Gov. Evers asks for swift action

Gov. Tony Evers told the state Supreme Court on Thursday that it should allow him to submit additional evidence defending his legislative district boundary map that the U.S. Supreme Court rejected.

Wisconsin PFAS standards: Evers lashes out at conservatives

Gov. Tony Evers lashed out at conservative members of the DNR policy board for refusing to set limits on PFAS in Wisconsin's groundwater.

US Senate primary: Evers not picking favorites

Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he’s not picking favorites in the crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, not even his running mate from 2018.

Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff in honor of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Friday, March 18 in honor of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, who passed away on March 8 at the age of 87.