Madison – Early Thursday afternoon, Governor Tony Evers announced his decision against running for a third term in office. Following this announcement, Senator Bob Wirch (D – Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Tony Evers embodies everything it means to be a Wisconsinite and a public servant. As an educator, he

Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Representative Steve Doyle had the following to say:  “Governor Evers has been a true public servant in every sense of the phrase. Regardless of the challenge he faced on any given day; he rolled up his sleeves,

Superintendent praises Evers as longtime champion of education MADISON — Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released a statement today thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decades of service to Wisconsin: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for your steady and compassionate leadership through some of the most difficult years

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s beverage producers and distributors have long been a vital force in the state’s economy, creating jobs and fueling growth throughout the state. A new report from American Beverage reveals new economic impact data, painting a picture of this industry’s immense impact statewide: Generates $5.1 billion in direct economic

Appleton, WI. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking re-election. Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement: “Thank you Governor Tony Evers for your many years of public service, care, and commitment to the great state of Wisconsin. In 2020, I was first sworn into office via

We throw away nearly 7,000 cell phones every day, and the problem is only getting worse. Madison, WI — This week WISPIRG is kicking off their grassroots campaign fighting for the Right to Repair in Wisconsin. As the last state in the country to introduce Right to Repair legislation, Wisconsinites want

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking reelection in 2026 after serving two terms as Governor of Wisconsin. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “By golly, I could not be more grateful to Governor Evers for his service to the people of Wisconsin. In

In response to the news that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek re-election for a third term, Evergreen Action Deputy Director for the Midwest Region Courtney Brady released the following statement: “Governor Evers proved that clean energy leadership is both possible and popular in Wisconsin. He delivered the state’s first-ever clean energy plan,

Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he will not seek a third term in 2026. Governor Evers has held the Governor’s office since 2019 and has been consistent in his opposition to all pro-life measures, no matter how modest or reasonable.   In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the announcement that Governor Tony Evers will not seek reelection in 2026. “Governor Tony Evers has served the people of Wisconsin with dignity, integrity, and compassion. During his 50 years as a teacher, superintendent, and public servant, Governor Evers has

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement on Governor Evers Announcing his retirement. “Governor Evers announced today he will not seek election to another term, and while I wish him and his family well in retirement, the reality is this: Wisconsin families can’t afford another four

Alison Prange to serve as the next Chair of the Board of Directors  THE NEWS The Board of Directors for the Institute for Reforming Government has elected Alison Prange to serve as the next Chair of the Board. Alison Prange was appointed to IRG’s Board in 2022.  THE QUOTES Alison Prange, IRG Board Chair:

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers announced he would not seek a third term. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Governor Tony Evers for his decades of dedicated service to the people of Wisconsin. For six years as Governor

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that after serving two terms as Wisconsin governor, he will not be seeking re-election. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding this news: “I want to express my gratitude to Governor Tony Evers for his

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Governor Tony Evers announcing he will not seek a third term as Governor in 2026, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement:  “Throughout his career, Governor Evers has been a champion for Wisconsin kids, families, schools, our infrastructure, our democracy, our environment, our rights

Upon his retirement announcement, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin would like to thank Governor Tony Evers for his years of service to the state of Wisconsin. We are sad to lose him as Governor, but we will forever be inspired by his compassionate leadership and his commitment to all

ASHLAND, Wis. —Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek another term as Governor of Wisconsin. In response, State Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) issued the following statement: “The first time I ever knocked doors for an election was to help Tony Evers win the Governorship in his first

MADISON – State Representative Tip McGuire made the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ decision to not run for a third term: “Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not run for re-election. While I had hoped for a third Evers term, I know that the Governor did not

MADISON — Main Street has had a great friend in Governor Tony Evers and we wish him well in his announcement today to retire at the end of his term.  When Main Street Alliance expanded to Wisconsin in August 2020, small business owners across the state were navigating the early

MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek another term as Governor. Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following statement. “After nearly a decade of far-right Republican rule in our state, since 2019 Governor Evers has fought to restore decency and trust