Governor Tony Evers

Governor Tony Evers

@govevers.wisconsin.gov

Husband to Kathy, lifelong educator, Euchre and bobblehead enthusiast, and 46th Governor of the State of Wisconsin.

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Every year, I visit all 72 counties at least once because I want to meet Wisconsinites where they’re at—homes, schools, farms, businesses, hospitals, and everywhere in between. And every day, I learn something new. I can’t wait to do it again in 2026.

Between sky-high diesel prices and erratic trade wars, our dairy farmers, cheesemakers, and processors are already dealing with enough. If the Trump Administration is serious about fighting for dairy farmers, they will make this right. dailydodge.com/evers-urges-...

dailydodge.comEvers urges USDA to reverse new dairy grant funding requirement | Daily DodgeMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to withdraw a new 25% cost-sharing requirement for Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants. ... Read more

For an administration obsessed with rooting out “waste,” spending billions of taxpayer dollars to kick talented workers out of their jobs, making services Americans depend on less available, sounds like the definition of the word “waste” to me.

That feeling when you helped keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin 'til 2050, and now, there's only ☝🏻 more sleep until we get to cheer them on in the World Series. Goodnight, Wisconsin! See you tomorrow for Game 1. #WinOurWay

Brown County’s South Bridge Connector project has been a long time in the making, and the Southbridge Road Interchange is a critical link to those plans. We were thrilled to celebrate the completion of this important interchange to keep this project and Wisconsin moving forward.

Band-aid on an open wound. Treating the symptom but not the disease. Putting lipstick on a pig. Whatever you want to call it, this can’t and won't fix the problems that President Trump and the Republicans who refuse to stand up to him have created.

It's true what they say: Nothing Runs like a Deere! We celebrated Manufacturing Month with a stop at John Deere Horicon Works in Horicon. What an amazing plant that's been around for over 165 years and provides family-supporting jobs to about 1,000 people in the area.

We pay taxes to Washington so when disaster strikes, we can get help to rebuild and recover. President Trump and Republicans are playing politics with disaster aid, blowing our tax dollars on Trump vanity projects while communities are in need. Sick. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

politico.comFEMA tells states to handle disasters on their ownThe Trump administration plans to cut disaster aid in as few as six months and shift responsibility to states, FEMA's administrator said in remarks obtained by POLITICO.

Open enrollment through Healthcare.gov is almost here, and thanks to President Trump and Republicans in Congress, healthcare coverage costs are expected to go up...again! Double-digit increases, fewer insurers, and still no Republican plan to lower skyrocketing healthcare costs.

It was great to stop by during Manufacturing Month to learn more about the work the folks at Gateway Technical College are doing to connect with employers and industry leaders to build the 21st-century workforce needed to support a 21st-century economy in Wisconsin.

Since Day One, my administration and I have been fighting PFAS contamination in our state, and we are thrilled to be announcing two new grant programs today that will provide funding to help test private wells and public water supplies for PFAS contamination statewide.

The Dairy Business Innovation Initiative helps our dairy farmers grow their businesses and their futures, not just in Wisconsin but across the nation, but the Trump Administration is trying to kill it. We won't let them. Read my letter to USDA Secretary Rollins ⬇️

Our new youth facility in Milwaukee is going to be life-changing, ensuring young people have the skills, support, and opportunities to grow, be better, and do better. That's thanks in large part to having dedicated, skilled staff like Maurice and Keana. www.tmj4.com/news/local-n...

tmj4.comA different kind of second chance: Inside Milwaukee's new youth correctional facilityA recording studio. A gymnasium. Classrooms. Spaces for counseling, job training and learning new skills. It's not what many people would expect to find inside a youth correctional facility.

NEWS: Today, Wisconsin entered into an agreement with the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France to launch our state's first new sister-state relationship in 36 years. This partnership will be mutually beneficial for our economy, education, cultural exchange, and so much more.

635 Days into the Trump Administration and all working families have to show for it is the largest jump in wholesale inflation in four years. So much for lowering costs on Day One.

It was an honor to receive the 80% Coalition's Inaugural Safer Communities Champion Award. I will never accept gun violence as a foregone conclusion or stop working to change it. We have much work to do to prevent gun violence and keep kids, families, and communities safe.

ICYMI: 82 employers across the state will be receiving grants to train over 3,800 workers for innovative, high-demand fields through our new WisTRAIN program.

Here in Wisconsin, we're building the 21st-century workforce Wisconsin needs. Learn more ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

content.govdelivery.comPress Release: Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $6.6 Million in New Grants to Train Over 3,800 Wisconsin Workers in Advanced Manufacturing and AI

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Republicans have successfully ripped away tax breaks that help working families afford health care while also kicking millions of folks off their health care coverage. And the kicker is that they STILL don’t have a health care plan.

It was great to visit HIR Wellness Institute on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They’re doing amazing work to offer trauma-informed care and support to Indigenous and underserved communities, providing healing and hope for the next generation.

Learn more about HIR Wellness Institute's accessible, no-cost, insurance-free mental healthcare, victim advocacy, and holistic wellness services for Indigenous and underserved survivors of violence, domestic/intimate partner violence, and sexual assault ⬇️ www.hirwellness.org

hirwellness.orgHome | HIR Wellness | Mental Health CareHIR Wellness Institute provides free and accessible mental health care to promote intergenerational healing and community wellbeing for victims of violence.

Since Day One, my administration and I have been hard at work to advance Wisconsin’s clean energy future—and the proof is in the pudding, folks! Wisconsin now ranks as a top-tier state for energy efficiency in the country. How ‘bout that? www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-n...

wearegreenbay.comWisconsin reported to be 11th-most energy-efficient state(WFRV) – The Badger State ranks near the top tier nationwide for energy efficiency, according to a newly released report. Out of the states evaluated in the 2026 WalletHub study, Wisconsin se…

NEWS: We are excited to be in Milwaukee today to celebrate the opening of the new Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth. This new center has been years in the making, and when kids move in next month, we will be one step closer to closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake for good.

As if chaotic trade wars and tariffs and sky-high diesel prices weren't enough, the Trump Administration is making it harder for dairy farmers and cheese makers to get the help they need. Republicans out in Washington have turned their backs on America's Dairyland.

Wisconsin has a proud manufacturing heritage. We're known world over for our unparalleled quality, craftsmanship, and world-class workforce. This Manufacturing Month, we're celebrating the countless employers, workers, and the industry that helped make us the state we are today.

82 lives taken by domestic violence is 82 too many. This is a statewide issue that needs a statewide response. That's why we launched our Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention and our new statewide domestic violence prevention and awareness campaign.  www.jsonline.com/story/news/c...

jsonline.comWisconsin sees decline in domestic violence deaths, but concerns remainEnd Domestic Abuse Wisconsin's annual homicide report found 82 deaths occurred in 2025. That's down from 99 a year ago.

I was thrilled to join local partners in Appleton to celebrate the grand opening of the First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center. This new space will bring kids and families together while connecting them to resources they need to be well.

Right now, President Trump and his administration are holding hostage $10 million we are owed, blocking us from continuing our important work to prevent UI fraud and streamline services. We're suing to ensure Wisconsin receives what we were promised. dailydodge.com/gov-evers-an...

dailydodge.comGov. Evers announces lawsuit over termination of Wisconsin unemployment insurance funding | Daily DodgeMADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of approximately $29 million in federal funding intended to ... Read more

The creativity of our students never ceases to amaze me.

Our 2027 state park sticker was designed by Kiet Tuan Tran from Walworth County, and it represents two of my favorite parts of our state: our amazing natural resources and cheese!
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jsonline.comWinning Wisconsin park pass features cheese tent, state-shaped canopyThe design for the Wisconsin State Park and Forest Vehicle Admission Pass is selected in an annual contest. This year's winner is Kiet Tuan Tran.

For years, many of Wisconsin’s soybean farmers have had to look out of state for processing their yields, but not anymore. I was glad to join CHS Inc. to celebrate their new processing facility in Evansville that will be a boon for the local economy and farmers.

So, to recap: Trump and Elon Musk blew $9.5 BILLION of OUR tax dollars forcing experts out of their jobs and making government less efficient, all under the guise of preventing waste, saving money, and improving efficiency? Huh.   time.com/article/2026...

time.comThanks to DOGE, Federal Employees Got Paid Billions to Not WorkThe U.S. spent $6.7 billion last year on paid leave for workers departing under a DOGE workforce reduction program, a new government report found.

It was great to visit AVEnue Orchard in Eau Claire to celebrate the fall agritourism season in Wisconsin and learn about their family-owned orchard with over 20 apple varieties. Get out this weekend to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and support our fall agritourism season! 🍎

Over the last eight years, we've worked hard to secure historic investments to help local governments make our roads safer, including $570 million this year. All told, we've improved more than 9,600 miles of road and more than 2,400 bridges statewide—and counting! www.weau.com/2026/10/05/c...

weau.comCounties, municipalities in Wisconsin receive more than $152M for transportationCounties and municipalities across the state received more than $152 million in fourth-quarter payments.

I was glad to join County Executive DavidCrowley today to celebrate the new Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility. This state-of-the-art facility will have a huge impact on services all across the region and the state, ensuring folks get the justice they deserve.

Republicans want to send public funds to private schools with: ❌ No student achievement metrics ❌ No school accountability measures ❌ No minimum or maximum scholarship size ❌ No certain end date ❌ No federal cap on spending YOUR tax dollars That's a NO ❌ from me.