Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday, July 24, 2025 that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years. It will be Wisconsin's highest profile race next year, as Democrats also angle to take control of the Legislature, thanks to redrawn election maps that are friendlier to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek re-election, setting stage for open 2026 race
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Wisconsin’s Democratic governor reaches budget deal with Republicans to cut taxes, fund university
After months of negotiation, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature announced Tuesday, July 1, 2025, that they have reached a bipartisan budget deal to boost education funding, pass more than $1-billion in tax cuts, and support the state’s struggling child care industry. The deal, which comes after the Legislature missed its June 30 … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Democratic governor reaches budget deal with Republicans to cut taxes, fund university
Wisconsin Gov. Evers warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ on federal aid freeze
Wisconsin is receiving $28.2-billion in federal assistance within the current two-year budget, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau; roughly 61 percent of that goes to the Department of Health Services. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump administration Tuesday, January 28, 2025 to delay implementing a sweeping pause on federal aid, warning of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Evers warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ on federal aid freeze
Gov. Tony Evers creates new violence prevention office, in wake of school shooting
Wisconsin's Democratic governor on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, created a new state office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public safety measures, saying reducing violence should be a “shared priority … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers creates new violence prevention office, in wake of school shooting
Gov. Tony Evers ‘frustrated’ MPS has yet to reinstate school resource officers
State law required the state's largest school district to do so a year ago. Gov. Tony Evers said Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) needs to comply with state law and reinstate school resource officers, a provision that was part of last year's shared revenue law that allowed Milwaukee to raise its sales tax. "Yeah, I'm frustrated," Evers said during a briefing with … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers ‘frustrated’ MPS has yet to reinstate school resource officers
MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, more than 150 advocates from across Wisconsin met in Madison for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Wisconsin Advocacy Day. These advocates met with legislators at the State Capitol to ask that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia remain legislative priorities in the coming year in support of the more than 120,000 Wisconsinites and their families … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Gov. Evers signs bill reducing annual child care costs for Wisconsin families
Evers' office says Wisconsin parents and guardians paying for care will see an average benefit of $656 per filer. Starting 2025, Wisconsin parents will see more money in their pocket for childcare. On Monday, March 4, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation significantly increasing the current childcare tax credit for families. "I'm signing Senate Bill 1023 to expand … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers signs bill reducing annual child care costs for Wisconsin families
Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers signed a ballpark funding bill to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The state is estimated to contribute roughly $360- million over the course of 27 years on taxes collected through player salaries. The city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will contribute $135-million, and the package also includes an … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the city of Milwaukee observed its 52nd Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. The theme of this year’s parade was "I Am Juneteenth." When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. The local parade and festivities have … [Read more...] about Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration