WI Gov. Evers orders special election to fill newly-minted state Senator’s Assembly seat

close video Fox News Flash Top Headlines for May 5 Here are the top headlines from Fox News Flash. See what people are clicking on at Foxnews.com. Gov. Tony Evers on Friday ordered a special election to fill the vacant Congressional seats representing Milwaukee’s northern suburbs. Republican Rep. Dan Noddle Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat, Forming […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issues state of emergency over wildfire fears affecting 41 counties

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to the growing danger of wildfires affecting at least two-thirds of the state’s counties. The governor’s order directs all state agencies to assist in wildfire prevention, response, and recovery efforts. Wisconsin’s wildfire season is expected to last through May. (Wisconsin DNR) “Protecting the […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs GOP-backed bail amendment clarification into law

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a Republican-backed bill Wednesday to clarify when the newly passed constitutional amendments to the state will make it more difficult for defendants to get out of jail on bail. I made it Conservatives win landslide policy victory in Wisconsin election The constitutional amendment passed into law in the previous […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers orders flags lowered for recently-identified WWII soldier killed in action

Gov. Tony Evers directed the state’s flag to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday to honor the recently identified Wisconsin soldiers who died in World War II. Evers’ orders directed the US and Wisconsin flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday in honor of US Army Private First Class William […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers wants to sell a historic state office building, 2 other buildings near the state Capitol

Gov. Tony Evers is seeking the sale of a historic statehouse near the Capitol and two other large office buildings away from the Capitol. This is part of his plan to reduce the state government footprint in Madison by nearly 30%. The proposal is part of a larger plan to consolidate Madison state offices to […]
Wisconsin Governor Evers to release 2023-25 executive budget

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was scheduled to submit the 2023-2025 administrative budget to Congress on Wednesday night. Let’s take a look at some of the key spending plan suggestions. — $2.6 billion in additional funding for K-12 public schools. — 10% tax reduction for singles up to $100,000 and married couples up to $150,000. — […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ budget bill to include new reckless driving laws

Governor Tony Evers’ executive budget will include a number of proposals designed to reduce reckless driving in Wisconsin, including mandatory ignition interlocks for all DUI violations. Once included, the governor’s office announced Friday. The Governor’s 2023-2025 Spending Plan requires judges to order the use of an ignition interlock device for all DUI or DUI violations. […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers announces additional spending for veterans’ education, mental health

Governor Tony Evers’ executive budget will include millions of additional dollars to support the mental health and education needs of Wisconsin’s veterans, the governor’s office announced Thursday. Wisconsin Governor Likely to Suggest Sales Tax Increase Democratic Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced increased spending on veterans programs as part of his latest budget proposal. (AP […]