State of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and MPAC Presents 2024/25 Series Shows

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continuing Unprecedented Efforts to Baselessly Fire Gubernatorial Appointees

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continuing Unprecedented Efforts to Baselessly Fire Gubernatorial Appointees Senate Republicans baselessly fire two UW Regents, poised to fire as many as six other appointees today

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Legislation from Senate Committee

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Lawyers Who Conceived and Executed the 2020 Fake Elector Scheme Agree Not to Participate in a Similar Scheme in Any Future Presidential Election

In Settling Lawsuit Against Them, James Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro Provide Documents Showing Their Roles in the Scheme

Gov. Evers Urges Lawmakers to Support Compromise to Release $125 Million to Fight PFAS Contaminants Statewide

Governor submits compromise to Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee to immediately release funding to fight PFAS without controversial provisions benefitting polluters contained in Republican-backed bill

Ixonia Bank Announces Community First® Accelerate Grant Recipient Maures Development Group Secures $25,000 Grant

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Assembly Passage of AB 615 – Creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls

Wisconsin to Receive $24 Million After Arbitration Win in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers

February 20, 2024

Statement on Legislative Maps Being Signed into Law

Concordia 27 Commercial Kitchen Now Operating; CFI Cooking, Delivering Thousands of Healthy Meals Per Day

Centers for Independence is the first occupant of the Near West Side community center, which is currently being completed and will welcome additional tenants and services later this Spring

Milwaukee Art Museum Presents Award-Winning Artworks by Wisconsin Teens in 2024 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition

Showcasing hundreds of works of art made by students in grades 7–12, the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition celebrates the next generation of the state's artists with the entire community.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve $10 Million in Grants to Eight Projects Promoting Harbor Maintenance

Harbor grants support economies along Mississippi River and Great Lakes

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Vacancy-to-Vitality First Round Recipients for Affordable Housing

More than 300 units planned for the first $3 million in funding

Gov. Evers Appoints Sen. Lena Taylor to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Governor’s declaration builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries

Senator Baldwin Pushes Biden Administration to Support Wisconsin Communities Receiving Migrants

“Wisconsin communities need appropriate resources to provide services to help all Wisconsinites stay safe and thrive”

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Baselessly Firing PSC Commissioner Huebner

Governor appoints Kristy Nieto to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

$16 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

Applications Open for Third Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Authorizes Putting Referendum on the April 2024 Ballot

Like Other Districts Across Wisconsin, MPS Is Forced to Address Lack of Adequate State Funding

Baldwin, Johnson Lead Senate in Passing Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Senator Herb Kohl

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Chairperson Valcq Leaving Evers Administration

Commissioner Strand selected to succeed Valcq as chairperson of PSC

Senator Baldwin Calls on Biden Administration to Approve Wisconsin’s Broadband Expansion Plan and Make Additional Federal Investments Available for Families and Businesses

Proposal comes after Baldwin successfully secured more than $1 billion for Wisconsin to expand access to high-speed internet

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Herb Kohl

Attorney General Kaul Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct

December 20, 2023

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents Catapult: Magic Shadows Friday, February 2, 7:00 pm

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Expresses Disappointment With Board of Regents Decision

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Keep Brewers in Milwaukee

Senator Agard Statement: Legislation to Keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin Passes State Senate

WisDOT, community celebrate completion of Zoo Interchange project in Milwaukee County

WisDOT delivers on Gov. Evers’ promise to finish Zoo Interchange

Milwaukee County Adopted 2024 Budget Discontinues Birth Cost Recovery for Fathers

Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin-secured federal investments will support Made in Wisconsin workers, goods, and businesses

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

Senator Agard Introduces Prevent and Protect Legislation with Democratic Colleagues

Andy Nunemaker to join ‘Investor Hall of Fame’ at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison

Baldwin Pushes DOJ to Help Address Steep Decline for Crime Victims Fund

Wisconsin DOJ faces 41% reduction in funding for crime victim assistance in FY2024

Tim Sheehy appointed to Johnson Financial Group Board of Directors

MMAC President joins Board of Largest Privately Owned Bank in Wisconsin

FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees

Current and former owners agree to settlements that will stop unlawful actions, return $1.1 million for consumer refunds

Cory Asimus recognized as 2023 First Responder of the Year for the 57th Assembly District

Senator Agard Statement – GOP Rejects Well-Qualified Appointments

In just one day, Senate Republicans more than double the number of executive appointments that have been rejected by the body since 1981, per data from the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

Attorney General Kaul Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Blackbaud Data for Data Breach Impacting Millions

Wisconsin to Receive nearly $800,000

Supervisor Burgelis Addresses Stadium Funding Concerns

Wisconsin Joins FTC, 16 States in Suing Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power

September 26, 2023

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Announces First Slate of Endorsements: Local Leaders Endorse Vision of Bold, Responsible Leadership

Supervisor Martinez Celebrates Passage of Resolution Advocating for Driver’s License Access to Undocumented Immigrants

Supervisor Taylor Reiterates Opposition of County Tax Dollars for American Family Field Renovations

County Executive Crowley on Brewers Legislation

MPD Granted Re-accreditation from WILEAG

Jewish Museum Milwaukee Presents New Exhibit “Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse”

Jewish Museum Milwaukee invites visitors to explore how female artists, using textiles as their medium, challenge social expectations by infusing this soft medium with social and political awareness.

City of Milwaukee Announces Artist Opportunity at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Future public gathering space to feature original art installation in honor of iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act Tool to Encourage Public Input on First Budget Surplus in Over 20 Years

Milwaukee County forecasts a $31.6M budget surplus

Statement from Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell on Wisconsin State Building Commission Approving MUSOD Matching Grant Funding

Attorney General Kaul Joins Law Enforcement, Public Health Officials Across Wisconsin to Highlight Additional NARCAN® from Opioid Settlements

Opioid Settlements Yield 31,560 Additional Doses of NARCAN® for Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Wisconsin Voters File Challenge to Wisconsin Gerrymandered Legislative Maps

Wisconsin Voters File Challenge to Wisconsin Gerrymandered Legislative Maps

Sales from vehicles now illegal along stretch of W. Silver Spring Dr.

Senator Agard Statement: Republicans’ War on Trans Kids Continues

City of West Allis Announces Independence Day Plans Including New Location for Festival Foods Fireworks

Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022

National Advocates Call on Wisconsin Lawmakers to Fund the Office of School Safety

June 26, 2023

County Board’s Questionable Decision on Old Loomis Road Raises Grave Concerns about Fiscal Responsibility

Amplify BIPOC Play Series returns to First Stage for fourth season

Featuring three play readings by BIPOC playwrights Ty Defoe, Alvaro Saar Rios and Marcus Yi

Damaged Trees To Be Removed From Forest Exploration Center Site In Milwaukee County

Property To Be Closed During Timber Harvest

County Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Use of County Tax Levy for American Family Field Renovations

Supervisor Taylor Authors Resolution Opposing Use of County Tax Levy for American Family Field Renovations

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Vital Rural And Urban Forests This Arbor Day

Attorney General Kaul Releases Update in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

April 17, 2023

Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 3 Years Incarceration, Seizure of Home for Elder Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud Convictions

April 3, 2023

Village of Mount Pleasant Approves Agreements with Microsoft

Racine County Board to Consider Agreements at April Meetings

Marquette Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative to host Congresswoman Moore for a conversation on Wisconsin’s lead pipe problem, April 5

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Launches New Website

Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin

First Market-Based Effort In America

Supervisor Vincent Resolution Urging Free Fishing Licenses for Seniors Adopted

Supervisor Taylor Commends Public Participation at Yesterday’s Re-Entry Unblemished Event

North Shore Chamber presents first ever Business Exposition in the North Shore

A free event to network, sample products, meet local businesses, and expose oneself to endless opportunities!

Hunzinger Welcomes Maggie Pinnt as New Business Development Director

Senator Agard Statement on Retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette

Governor Tony Evers Appoints Former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to Fill La Follette’s Vacancy

Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State

Secretary La Follette retiring after serving more than 40 years in office

Senator Agard Denounces Republican Bill to Control Women’s Healthcare Decisions

Proposed federal PFAS limits signal growing concern over health risks of “forever chemicals”

Federal PFAS limits are far lower, more expansive than current Wisconsin standards

Kim Swissdorf Appointed DFI Division of Banking Administrator

AG Kaul Announces $320,000 Settlement with Ledgeview Farms to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws

March 10, 2023

Office of School Safety, Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association, and Parent of Parkland Shooting Victim Advocate for Funding

March 7, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Voters beware: Midtown Center early voting site is NOT a normal polling location

Site will be closed on Spring Primary Election Day (February 21)

Marquette Latinx studies professor named UMOS Hispanic Man of the Year

Longtime Marquette University School of Dentistry dean Lobb to retire from university

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

Juvenile Justice Facility rezoning hearing at ZND committee set for Tuesday

County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board Unanimously Voting for Investments in Public Safety, Affordable Housing, and Area Youth

Wisconsin DOJ and 32 other States finalize $435 Million Agreement with JUUL Labs

December 8, 2022

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces Candidacy for District 9 Alderman

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor is seeking to be the voice for District 9 residents who have been without representation