Dane County

Governor Walker Announces $5.1 Million in Commute to Careers Grants

"These grants will give thousands of Wisconsin workers improved access to meaningful jobs or training opportunities that they need to enter the workforce."

Governor Walker Announces No-Interest Loans Now Available for South-Central Wisconsin Business Owners Affected by Flooding

WEDC awards $755,000 grant for loan program to assist small businesses in paying for restoration and related costs

State Patrol recognizes officers for heroism and commendable service

Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions

Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.

Rule No. One Hospitality Group Announces Lake Country Social, a Modern New American Restaurant, Bar and Lounge that Celebrates the Soul and Spirit of Wisconsin

Slated to open at The Corners of Brookfield, Summer 2019

Schimel Suit Cost Workers $23 Million

Suit he joined stopped 165,000 Wisconsin workers from getting overtime pay.

Tony Evers Launches Conservationists for Tony

"I’m excited and honored to be endorsed by bipartisan conservation leaders from across Wisconsin who understand how important protecting our natural resources is to our future."

Election News: What Voters Should Know about Registration and Absentee Ballot Mailings

Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show

Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.

Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer

North Carolina native Elijah Estes settled in 1830s in area that became Bay View.

The Rise of Absentee Ballots

Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.

City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan

Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.

Federal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants

Crackdown by ICE agents arrests two in Milwaukee, 11 in Madison.

Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates

Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.

State’s Child Care Programs Have Improved

Study of care for low-income families finds great improvement, though Milwaukee’s programs lagging.

Will State Prevent Election Cyber Attacks?

Cybersecurity experts warn Wisconsin’s system is vulnerable. What are state officials doing about it?

Smoking Gun Evidence Exposes Gov. Scott Walker Lying About Scheme to Use State Plane to Fly For Campaign TV Ad Shoot

Owes Wisconsin Taxpayers a Check for Using State Plane for His Campaign, and an Apology for Lying About It

New Evidence Shows Gov. Scott Walker’s Excuse for Using State Plane to Film Campaign Ad Doesn’t Fly

‘Scott Walker Intended to Charge Taxpayers to Fly Him to Shoot a TV Ad for His Campaign’

Scott Walker Flew to Green Bay TV Market Six Straight Days Before Green Bay Area State Senate Special Election

Pattern of Scott Walker Using Public Resources for His Political Purposes

One Wisconsin Now Requests Ethics, Criminal Investigation of Gov. Scott Walker’s Use of State Airplane

No Gray Area Here: Walker Broke the Law When He Used State Plane to Film Campaign Ad

Labor Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, be aware of changing travel conditions

Due to recent flooding and the potential for more rainfall, motorists may encounter closed roads or road crews working to reopen flooded highways.

Report Outlines Challenges of Affordable Housing in Milwaukee County

County Has Sufficient Units, Moderate-Priced Rents – But Incomes Often Aren’t Enough

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Wisconsin This Year

Health officials urge everyone to protect against mosquito bites

Dane County Property Value Tops Milwaukee

For first time Dane bests Milwaukee in total county property value, study shows

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

Early Turnout High for Election

Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.

Kelda Roys Endorsed by 18 elected officials in Madison and throughout Dane County

“I am proud to have been endorsed by so many accomplished elected officials in Madison and Dane county.”

State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable

They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.

The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin

Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.

Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency for Sun Prairie and Dane County

"My thoughts and prayers continue with the people of Sun Prairie."

Bail Jumping Charges Soar in Some Counties

Iowa, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties the worst, but Milwaukee has many, too.

Inadequate policies and practices of Wisconsin sheriffs threaten rights of immigrant communities in the state

Amid growing concern over harsh measures against immigrants, ACLU outreach to all county sheriffs in Wisconsin has found few policies that meet constitutional requirements.

Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline

Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.

Three Salvation Army Locations in Wisconsin Receive $50,000 Grants

"The money will go toward providing intensive case management services to homeless families..."

Walker a Coward on Trump Border Policy

His silence on interning immigrant children echoes his inaction on Lincoln Hills youth.

Abele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Guy Smith

Parks, Energy and Environment Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of Milwaukee County Parks Department

Committee Advances Dimitrijevic Proposal to Ban Housing Discrimination

The County Board will consider the measure at their meeting on June 21.

At Rally, Labor Leaders Say Mitchell Tested as a Leader and Individual, “He Always Rises to the Occasion”

Wisconsin AFL-CIO and IAFF are just two of Mitchell’s growing list of endorsements.

Abele Appoints Guy Smith to Lead Parks

Smith, a 14-year veteran of Milwaukee County Parks, has been serving as interim director; brings leadership, experience and passion to the County

Wisconsin’s Modest Population Growth

2010-17 Census numbers capture patterns of urban growth and rural losses.

Mahlon Mitchell to Wisconsin Democratic Convention: “Let’s Make History”

"I’m asking for your help in Wisconsin."

After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery

Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis

Man served 27 years, one of 13 cases in state where DNA proved hair forensics flawed.

Wisconsin AFL-CIO Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

“Mitchell is a true champion for working families and the best choice for Wisconsin governor.”

Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?

It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.

36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes

Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.

Special Elections Attract Local Interest

Milwaukee Democrats raising money for outstate special elections Walker resisted calling.

WILL Wins Open Records Fight with Representative Brostoff

Despite this settlement, the legal issue of whether custodians must provide records in their electronic format when requested remains unresolved.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

How to Pick the Next Governor

Judge the many candidates on how they’d address Wisconsin’s economic chasm.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473 Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

“A Mitchell Administration means a bright future for working Americans”

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

State Needs to Invest More In UWM

It’s critical to region’s economy. WOW county leaders should push for this.

Voters Want Checks and Balances

That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?

Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign

He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.

Walker’s Plan to Break the Law

And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.

7 Election Takeaways

What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?

Court Race Replays Issues of 2011

Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?

Scott Walker’s Big Lie

Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.

Momentum for Dallet as Legal Community Overwhelmingly Sees Her as More Qualified

Two Bar Association polls show stark difference between candidates; new endorsements add to momentum

The Strange Race for Supreme Court

Look carefully. Both candidates are not what they claim to be.

The Judge That Robin Vos Hates

Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?

Why Legislators Matter

And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.

Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted

But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.

Court Rules Gov. Walker Must Call Elections to Fill To State Legislative Vacancies

Decision Sends Message to Gov. Walker, Attorney General Schimel: In a Democracy We Have Elections and Voters Get to Vote

Michael Screnock’s Special Ethical Conflict

Could Michael Screnock Sit on Lawsuit Against His Former Client Scott Walker for Refusing to Call Special Elections to Fill Legislative Vacancies?

The Screnock Rule: No Campaign Check = No Time For You

Court Candidate Michael Screnock Made Time for Speech to Big Spending Special Interests, Can’t Make Time to Appear at Event and Answer Questions From Legal Professionals

As Electric Cars Revolutionize the Vehicle Market, New Study Helps Cities Address Infrastructure and Parking Challenges

First-of-its-kind policy analysis of best practices from across U.S. and globally

Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies

Too much opposition from many state groups.

Bi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly

In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County.

The Governor of Giveaways

Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.

WILL Sues Rep. Brostoff in E-mail Dispute

Brostoff is refusing to turn over electronic records, instead insisting on printing them and charging unnecessary fees.

SEIU WI Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

“We need a champion, like Mahlon Mitchell, as Governor”

State High Court Restricts Open Records

Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.

WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for transportation improvement projects completed in Oneida, Shawano, Manitowoc, Eau Claire, Dane, Milwaukee, and Walworth counties

Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive

Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.

Officials Must Provide Electronic Records

They are covered by open records laws and often easier to use.

Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin

"The endorsement of these Wisconsin leaders gives this campaign the momentum to win on April 3rd."

Doctors Side Against Injured Public Workers?

“Independent” medical examiners can favor employers in workers comp cases, experts say.

Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet

Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.

UW Extension Could Have More Impact

Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.

Water Pollution Skyrockets Under Walker

His own data shows addition of 804 polluted waterways.

Mahlon Mitchell for Governor Announces Raising Nearly $310,000 in 7 Weeks, Reports $242,000 in Cash on Hand

"I plan to have the resources to take on and defeat Scott Walker in November."

Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax

Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.

Wisconsin One of Most Partisan States

Result is gerrymandering, budget gimmicks and subpar bond ratings.

Wisconsin’s 115th Fighter Wing Chosen as Preferred Candidate Base for F-35A Lightning II

The Air Force will conduct an official environmental impact analysis and site assessment process on each of the original five candidate bases chosen beginning this winter.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

Local 998 represents more than 1,100 members in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha and Sheboygan.

Governor Walker Announces $1.475 Million in Funding Awarded to Minority Business Organizations

Governor also names business liaison to help Wisconsin businesses engage with Foxconn, Haribo, and other new businesses

Gov. Walker Flew to Private Campaign Event in Taxpayer-Funded Plane

"I’m appalled that Gov. Walker thinks he can use our tax money for his own political gain."

Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor

First Law Enforcement Endorsement in Race for Governor

Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?

Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.

Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law

Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

WWIG is also pleased to announce its new leadership for this year's Board of Directors.

Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?

A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.

Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers

State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.

Democrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage

The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.

How CROWE Can Help State Economy

The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.

Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone

New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.

Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many

WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.