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Gov. Tony Evers

Jan 20, 2022

Wisconsin Assembly approve lowering working age in summer (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Assembly plans to send Gov. Tony Evers a bill that would allow teenagers to work longer hours during the busy summer tourism months.

Jan 14, 2022

Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

Gov. Tony Evers is known for his folksy demeanor, sprinkling his speeches with "by gollys" and the occasional PG-rated swear word. To win re-election, the 70-year-old grandfather and former teacher is trying to convince voters that he's also a valiant defender of democracy and the lone figure ensuring their votes will still matter in 2024 and beyond.

Jan 13, 2022

Evers’ pardons near 400, most of any Wisconsin governor

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

Jan 12, 2022

Evers attorney: Complaint over Milwaukee prosecutor invalid

A complaint demanding that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers remove Milwaukee County's district attorney from office over a bail recommendation for a man who later drove his SUV through a suburban parade isn't valid, an attorney hired by the governor's administration concluded Tuesday.

Jan 12, 2022

GOPs advance bill to count prior COVID infection as immunity

Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing.

Jan 11, 2022

La Follette preparing for another run for secretary of state

Wisconsin's longtime secretary of state, Democrat Doug La Follette, said Tuesday he is preparing to run for reelection to the office he was first elected to in 1974 and that he has held since 1983.

Dec 29, 2021

Evers: Voters should decide if Milwaukee DA keeps job

Gov. Tony Evers says voters should decided whether Milwaukee County's top prosecutor keeps his job

Dec 28, 2021

Evers to deliver State of the State address in Capitol again

Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver the annual State of the State address in the Capitol building again.

Dec 28, 2021

Evers pardons 30 more people, raises pardon total to 337

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he's pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.

Dec 27, 2021

Evers says he may support bail changes after Waukesha parade

Gov. Tony Evers said he might support efforts to overhaul Wisconsin's bail system, which came under scrutiny following the Waukesha Christmas parade deaths.

Dec 27, 2021

Evers promises to fight election constitutional amendment

Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported by conservatives that would change election law, even as the proposal could be put on the ballot for approval without the Democratic governor's signature.

Dec 22, 2021

20-member FEMA headed to overwhelmed Green Bay hospital

A 20-member team from the U.S. Navy is headed to Green Bay's Bellin Hospital to help the overwhelmed facility treat patients with COVID-19.

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