By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In a few short weeks, it will be a new year and with it, an inauguration for Wisconsin’s recently elected officials. Included among those is Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul. However, before they can assume their positions, the current government officials have one last […]
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Learns More About the Sherman Phoenix by Visiting the Site
By Nyesha Stone Standing inside the Sherman Phoenix—located at 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave— and looking around at what the future of Milwaukee looks like, is unbelievable. It’s not only a space that provides a platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive, but it’s a safe space right in the inner-city that will […]
2018 Election Results Cast Tony Evers as New Governor
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In case it wasn’t clear by all the advertisements, including billboards, commercials and visits by former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, this past Tuesday was Election Day. All across the nation, people exercised their constitutional rights and voted. Although it was a harrowing election for some, for others […]
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Governor-Elect Evers’ Remarks on Election Victory
Remarks as delivered on election night: By Governor-Elect Tony Evers Thank you, Wisconsin! Was this close enough for you? Let me start out by saying this: Given all of the results we’ve seen tonight, I feel confident in saying to you right now: My name is Tony Evers, and I’m going to be the next […]
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Investing in Our Children and Investing in Our Families
By Tony Evers State Superintendent of Public Schools Democratic Candidate for Governor Excellent education leads to better jobs, greater opportunities, and an economy that works for all us. Real progress can’t be made in Wisconsin without working to improve our education system for children and families here in our communities. But we face big challenges. […]
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Time to Vote for a New Governor
By Tony Evers Candidate for Governor When talking about the economy here in Wisconsin, we can’t just talk about the number of jobs, but also the quality of opportunities available to our workers and our families. The truth is that while corporate profits soar, many Wisconsin families don’t earn enough to make ends meet even […]
Kathleen Sebelius Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Joined Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes at Health Care Event
By Nyesha Stone Imagine waking up one day and you’re sick, sicker than you’ve ever been in your life. But you think to yourself, it’s going to be okay. You have health insurance, and because with that insurance, you’re able to see a doctor, receive a diagnosis and get treatment. Although, you’ve received treatment the […]
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It’s on the Ballot: Health Care, Go vote
By Tony Evers Across our state, millions of Wisconsinites are dealing with the crisis of rising health care costs and inadequate coverage. It’s an issue that hurts our families, our economy, and our ability to ensure that our communities can grow and thrive. And the more I talk with folks throughout our state, the more […]
The Governor’s Race is Heating Up Between Democrat Tony Evers and Incumbent Republican Scott Walker for the Top Job in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes The latest Marquette Law School Poll conducted September 18th of Wisconsin voters finds Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state’s race for governor. “We’ve been traveling all across the state, people are energized about this race, it’s a little different flavor,” […]
Past U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Candidate for WI Governor Tony Evers, and Candidate for WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By Nyesha Stone I’m sure if you’re Black then you know at least one other Black person that’s in jail, especially if you live in the city of Milwaukee. According to City on a Hill, Inc.’s website, “Wisconsin has the highest incarceration rate for African American men in the nation, with 12.8% (or 1 in […]