Evers reverses decision on federal funds use after complaint

Gov. Tony Evers has reversed a decision to direct federal funds toward people of color as part of a nearly $93 million mortgage-assistance program after a conservative law firm argued the move would be unconstitutional.

Milwaukee area gas prices 'likely' to approach $5/gallon, expert says
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Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.

Milwaukee area gas prices 'likely' to approach $5/gallon, expert says

Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.

Brendan Dassey "Making a Murderer" Gov. Evers pardon sought
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Former attorneys for the co-defendant of a man whose conviction for rape and murder as a teenager was documented in the 2015 Netflix series ?Making a Murderer? are asking Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers for clemency.

Wisconsin Republicans send election bills to governor

The Wisconsin Legislature passed a package of election and voting bills to Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday.

Milwaukee County neighborhood investment grants announced

Gov. Tony Evers announced that the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will receive funds through the Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program.

Gov. Evers news conference in West Bend following 2022 State of the State address
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Gov. Tony Evers hosted a news conference in West Bend following his 2022 State of the State address. The governor is also visiting Green Bay and La Crosse Wednesday.

Evers pushes $150 for Wisconsin residents, opposition expected

Gov. Tony Evers wants to send every resident $150. Wisconsin debates what to do with an estimated $3.8 billion budget surplus.

State of the State: Evers delivers 4th address

Gov. Tony Evers was back inside the Wisconsin Capitol for his fourth State of the State address after it was held virtually in 2021 due to COVID-19.

State of the State: Evers delivers 4th address
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Gov. Tony Evers used his election year State of the State address on Tuesday to call on the Republican-controlled Legislature to approve his plan to send $150 to every taxpayer in Wisconsin, saying inaction by lawmakers now while people are suffering is "baloney."

Evers signs labor contracts for state troopers, workers

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed bills passed by the Legislature enacting new contracts for state troopers, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians and plumbers.

Critical race theory teaching ban, Evers vetoes Republican bill

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have prohibited critical race theory ideas in Wisconsin public schools.

Wisconsin weed penalties, Evers vetoes increase

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have increased penalties for making or distributing marijuana through the creation of butane hash oil.

Port Milwaukee expansion; soon to accommodate larger cruise ships

Milwaukee will soon be a cruise ship destination hosting more than 10,000 passengers a year. Port Milwaukee plans to add docks to make room for the largest ships, with the governor announcing he's going to use American Rescue Act money to pay $3.5 million of the estimated $7 million project.

Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal

Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.

Evers: $150 to Wisconsin residents part of election year plan

Gov. Tony Evers unveiled an election year plan that would send $150 to every Wisconsin resident, bolster funding for K-12 schools and help defray child care costs.

Evers pardons nearly 400, most of any Wisconsin governor

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday, Jan. 13 he had pardoned 54 more people, bringing his total to nearly 400, the most of any Wisconsin governor.

Evers' State of the State 2022 to be held at Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver the annual State of the State address in the Capitol building again. Last year’s address via video conference.