Tony Evers
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Critics Say I-94 Expansion in Milwaukee Puts Evers’ Administration at Odds With Biden—and Itself
The governor’s climate change task force pointed to the historically detrimental effects of urban freeways and ports on communities of color in a 2020 report. But his administration is pressing ahead anyway.
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As in Any Big Budget, There Are Winners and Losers for Planned State Projects
Evers makes $2.4 billion in capital budget recommendations that the Legislature will subtract, add, or modify.
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‘Let’s Get This Done, Folks’—Evers’ Radio Address Supports Biden’s COVID Relief Plan
Economic stimulus package includes direct checks to Americans and new funding for combatting the coronavirus pandemic.
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Legislature Will Send Two Bills to Evers After 300+ Days
Governor: “It’s not enough, but at least it’s a step in the right direction,” as he signs tax break and supports unemployment reform.
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Evers Warns Vaccine Progress Is Threatened by COVID Variants and GOP Killing Safeguards
State case numbers have retreated to levels from five months ago, but mutations and legal complications could undo progress.
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Evers Is Trying to Bring Legal Weed to Wisconsin. Here’s Who It Would Help.
As part of biennial budget, revenue would go towards rural schools and underserved communities.
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5 Weeks Into the 2021 Legislature, Assembly Bill 1 Is Dead and Still No COVID Relief
As promised, Evers vetoes a measure loaded with restrictions on fighting the pandemic. Assembly Republicans blew up an earlier compromise between Evers and Senate GOP.
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Evers’ Emergency Mask Orders Get Knocked Down, Get Up Again
Less than an hour after the Assembly voted to end the current safeguard, Evers issued a new one. Democrats offer a legislative mask safeguard, Republicans rule it’s not germane to a COVID bill.
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Evers’ Calls Special Session to Overhaul Antiquated Unemployment Insurance System
Governor follows through on State of the State message to upgrade system that led to massive backlog, while also declaring 2021 the Year of Broadband Access in yearly speech.
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Senate Plans to Pass a COVID-19 Bill, Just Not the One Rushed Through the Assembly
But relief would still be held hostage unless Evers accepts a big legal favor for businesses that don’t protect workers and customers.
