Governor Tony Evers
Recent News About Governor Tony Evers
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Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2023 Graduates
Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated high school seniors for their upcoming graduations in a video message that is available for use during commencement ceremonies here.
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Proposed Historic Investment in Expanding Access and Affordability of High-speed Internet
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to expand high-speed internet across Wisconsin, including a historic investment of $750 million for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program.
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Gov. Evers Optimistic About Ongoing Shared Revenue Negotiations With Republican Leaders
Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement expressing optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) toward reaching a bipartisan compromise to increase local community funding statewide through shared revenue, one of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments.
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Gov. Evers Releases Clean Energy Plan Progress Report
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Evers Administration’s Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, released the Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, highlighting accomplishments in the year since the release of the state’s first-ever Clean Energy Plan.
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ICYMI: Gov. Evers Proposes Historic Investment in Expanding Access and Affordability of High-speed Internet
Gov. Tony Evers this week will travel across the state to highlight his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to provide a historic investment of $750 million for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program to expand access to high-speed internet across the state.
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Hmong-lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “hmong-lao Veterans Day” Across the State
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.
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ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Budget Investments to Bolster Wisconsin Tourism
Governor and Evers Administration spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to local businesses, tourist attractions and destinations
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Bolster Wisconsin's Tourism Industry
Gov. Tony Evers on May 11, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation
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Gov. Evers, DATCP Highlight Farmer Wellness, Promote Mental Health Initiatives
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsbur
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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board
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Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Address Carjacking and Reckless Driving in Wisconsin
Governor again urges Legislature to approve budget initiatives designed to curb reckless driving, make roads safer
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6, 2023, at the age of 29
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Gov. Evers Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day
Gov. Tony Evers on May 9 shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys
Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 8 that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively
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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Water Quality Across the State, Takes Action on Three Additional Bills
Gov. Tony Evers on May 8 signed four bills, including a bipartisan bill to support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants
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Gov. Evers Orders the Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighters of Wisconsin Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #197 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 7, 2023, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
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Gov. Evers Appoints Three Members to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Gov. Tony Evers on May 5 announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
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Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 24th Assembly District
Gov. Tony Evers on May 5 signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms Who Lost His Life in World War II
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #196 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 6, 2023, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial
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Gov. Evers: “It’s Not Enough. The State Must Step Up.”
Governor calls on Legislature to provide larger increases for local communities, remove restrictions on local control in shared revenue legislation