Content referencing Department of Administration - Page 3
Republicans Slash Evers Education Budget
Reduction in spending could mean state loses $1.5 billion in federal pandemic relief funding for education.
May 28th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State’s COVID-19 Stimulus Cut by $700 Million
Gov. Evers said state will still prioritize small business with federal funds.
May 13th, 2021 by Laurel White
New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools
Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'
Apr 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts
Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan
Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Pandemic Decimated Casino Revenues for Tribes, State
Tribal governments forced to make budget cuts for services and healthcare.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Foxconn Sued for Breach of Contract
Real estate developer seeking nearly $400 million on behalf of taxpayers.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Authorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Republican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan
Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.
Dec 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Sets Conditions For COPS Grant
Committee proposes 7 conditions for police department in order for city to accept federal grant.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants
Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid
A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes
Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Foxconn Deal Was Never Real
The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test
End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision
Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Mark Rice
12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests
Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Rich Kremer
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Keep Government Public Notices In Print
Bill would end this, leaving no third party check whether all notices published.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Rusty Cunningham
Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Tax Collections Come Up Short
New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Police Website Posts Inaccurate Data
Website shows more crimes than what actually occurred.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
A City At Risk?
"The community's less safe," says District Attorney John Chisholm, because of staff cuts.
Sep 24th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
In-House Election Commission Good Idea?
It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.
Nov 22nd, 2004 by Michael Horne
How Ament Prevented Any Research of the Pension Plan
Over and over the question has recurred: why would county supervisors, most of whom will not get the more lucrative pension payoff for veteran workers, approve this deal?
Jan 16th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
What Karen Ordinans Really Thought About Ament’s Pension
It’s been amusing to hear County Board chair Karen Ordinans declare her outrage about the county pension plan.
Jan 11th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
How Scott McCallum Plans to Raise Your Taxes
Sometime in the coming week, Gov. Scott McCallum will be meeting secretly with lobbyists in Minocqua, of all places, to discuss a plan to cut school spending and force property tax increases as a way to balance the state budget.
Nov 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why the State Doesn’t Hate Tom Ament Any More
Time was when Milwaukee County was a favorite whipping boy of the state.
Jul 30th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
