State of the State Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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As the Tony Evers chapter of Wisconsin history draws to a close, a new chapter is just beginning

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Watch reporter Brittany Carloni reflects on her first six months in the Capitol as Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State.

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Forward, Government

As Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State, he remains crosswise with the GOP Legislature

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers

State of the State: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urges gun control measures, bipartisan approach to immigration

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin’s estimated budget surplus tops $7 billion

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press and Harm Venhuizen / Associated Press January 25, 2023February 2, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding

by Harm Venhuizen / Associated Press January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Photo Essay: Pomp, circumstance and proposals as Gov. Tony Evers delivers State of the State

by Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch January 23, 2020February 24, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch