Badger Institute

In his latest round of pardons, Gov. Tony Evers, who already held the record for most pardons issued by any Wisconsin governor, issued batch of 220 more to bring the total over his tenure to 2,027.

Evers has now overtaken Heil as the most prolific issuer of pardons per year, reaching a rate of nearly 275 granted per year.

Evers issues pardons at higher rate than any governor in Wisconsin history - Badger Institute Gov. Tony Evers, who already held the record for most pardons issued by any Wisconsin governor, issued batch of 220 more to bring the total over his tenure to 2,027.

The number of homicides rose in the city of Milwaukee in 2025 compared to 2024, while the number fell in rest of the state.

Homicides rise in Milwaukee, fall in rest of Wisconsin - Badger Institute