Tony Evers
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It’s what’s not in the state budget that is generating both anger and 2026 candidates
From homeless veterans to childcare to school funding, there are a lot of missing numbers that have some people talking and others taking action.
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You’ve never seen a Wisconsin state budget like this. Here’s why.
With unprecedented speed, a bipartisan bill passes the Senate and Assembly and gets the governor’s signature—all in one night to avoid looming federal budget cuts.
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The new Wisconsin state budget won’t be ready on time—is that okay?
In some states, failing to pass a new budget on time can have the same outcome as what happens with the federal government: a shutdown.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court delivers win for environmentalists in fight over ‘forever chemicals’
The Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered a victory for environmentalists on Tuesday in the fight over “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, issuing a ruling that advocates said will hold polluters accountable.
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Will Gov. Tony Evers run for a third term? Here’s why he will—or won’t.
Wisconsin’s governor has public support and his party’s backing, but the Biden 2024 campaign has some Democrats ready to ditch what’s known for something new.
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Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid coverage—but the Speaker doesn’t
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill this week with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms for a full year after birth. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now the obstacle in getting low-income mothers some help.
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Evers: ‘I’m excited to be introducing the most pro-kid budget in state history’
The Wisconsin governor’s 2025 state budget address details his funding priorities, including measures to eliminate taxes on tips and over-the-counter medications.
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What’s behind the dispute over test scores in Wisconsin schools?
Conservatives accuse the state superintendent of lowering the bar for student performance, while educators say public schools are being set up for failure by a chronic lack of support from the Legislature.
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Evers’ State of the State Focus: Make 2025 the ‘Year of the Kid’
Republican leaders promptly and insultingly dismiss the governor’s priorities and pledge to pursue more tax cuts and support President Trump’s targeting of immigrants. Gov. Tony Evers’ annual “State of the State” address on Thursday centered on a message that elected officials can do more to improve the lives of Wisconsin’s kids. In fact, he designated…
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Rural hospital CEO: ‘Women’s health has to be made a priority’
Expectant mothers are facing an OB-GYN desert in western Wisconsin, with several hospitals closing their birthing centers over the last few years. The gap in care has forced pregnant women to travel long distances for prenatal care, emergencies, and when they go into labor. One rural hospital is taking a different approach—they’re expanding.
