Tony Evers Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Bill Watch, Government

Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 14, 2026May 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor

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Education, Government

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, GOP leaders announce deal on tax relief and school funding

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR May 11, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Justice & Safety

Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

As Democrats surge, will Republicans take Tony Evers up on a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch April 10, 2026April 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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New Wisconsin law seeks to prevent certification disaster

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 9, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Senate OKs $133 million package to combat ‘forever chemicals,’ sends bills to governor

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Forward, Government

A 400-year veto, $1 billion in referendums and now a lawsuit: School districts demand more funding

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 2, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos leaving office at end of the year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, News about Wisconsin Watch

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

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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

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Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in his final year

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch