State of Wisconsin

Long-Running Skylight Music Theatre KidsWrites Program Turns Student Writing Into Professional Music Theatre Songs

Pandemic Year Inspires KidsWrites 2020-21: Time Capsule

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site in Madison Begins April 7

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands at Alliant Energy Center

AG Kaul, DNR Secretary Cole Remind Wisconsinites of Tribal Right to Spearfish, Consequences for Interfering

April 1, 2021

DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.

Deadline For Public Comments March 30; Virtual Public Meeting March 26

AG Kaul Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation; Wisconsin to Receive More Than $3.7 Million

March 23, 2021

The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Milwaukee Art Museum Presents Range of In-Person and Virtual Art Experiences This Spring

Art in Bloom and Lakefront Festival of Art will be virtual again this year, and the Museum will have a variety of art experiences, in-person and online.

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site to Open in Eau Claire on April 8

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area

Weather Shield expands operations in Park Falls

New expansion will create 40 jobs, $3.6 million capital investment

Statement Regarding March 14, 2021 Death in Custody

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Pollution Capture Device and $65,000 Penalty

March 12, 2021

DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.

SportClub Announces Grand Reopening Weekend

Downtown Hotspot also Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

Near West Side Partners Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of State Office Building in Near West Side

Proposed Office Building and Parking Structure for 1,000 Employees Included in Capital Budget

Milwaukee Public Museum Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

The power of informed choice: Passage of SB3 a leap forward for prescription drug reform

Wisconsin Startup Coalition Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed $100m Venture Capital ‘Fund of Funds’ Program

Program would positively impact the State’s innovation ecosystem

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves Projects

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

AG Kaul Announces Settlement with County Materials Corp. to Resolve Wisconsin Air Law Violations at Janesville Facility

February 5, 2021

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma

February 4, 2021

AG Kaul Announces Settlement with Rolling Hills Dairy Farm, LLC Requiring $144,000 Payment and Construction of Runoff Controls to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws

February 3, 2021

Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Oppose State Bill to Limit Local Control on Budgeting

Gov. Evers Appoints Kristin Cafferty to Racine County Circuit Court

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center

Secretary Barca is working with the legislature to achieve bi-partisan support for Wisconsin Tax Law Changes to Benefit Low-Income Families and Small Businesses

RENEW Wisconsin to host 10th Annual Renewable Energy Virtual Summit

Industry experts, policymakers, and advocates gather to highlight the diversity of technologies, people, and scale needed to shape our clean energy future

CelticMKE Symposium to Showcase the Connections Between African and Irish American Experiences

January 16, 2021 on CelticMKE’s YouTube Channel

Eastberg Named Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies

MKE United’s Anti-Displacement Fund: One Tool for Combating Rising Assessments

Fund in year two continues work in north and south side neighborhoods

State Fights for Employees’ Wages; Bankruptcy Court Orders Golden Guernsey Dairy to Pay $1.1 Million to Past Employees

December 16, 2020

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $350 million for Key Projects

New Mental Health Emergency Center Planned for Milwaukee County Residents

Milwaukee County and Four Local Health Systems Enter Negotiations to Develop Joint Venture

For Third Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score

DNR Secretary Appoints Todd Ambs Deputy Secretary; Steven Little Assistant Deputy Secretary

23 businesses named finalists for 2020 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Winners in competition for top minority, woman and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to be announced at MARKETPLACE conference Dec.8

AG Kaul Announces $113 Million Agreement with Apple Over iPhone Throttling

November 18, 2020

New Traditions in Present Music’s Online Thanksgiving Concert

Wisconsin-based company receives highest U.S. honor for export success

Patriot Taxiway Industries wins Presidential “E” Award for export achievements

Wild Space Dance Company presents Parking Lot Dance #3: Under the Freeway

A drive-in dance event watched from the safety and warmth of your car

Milwaukee County Board Approves $700,000 for Arts Organizations Impacted by COVID-19

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announced as COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Recipient

What Voters Need to Know about How Votes Will Be Counted in the 2020 Election

Following Senator Baldwin’s Request, U.S. Navy Will Name A New Submarine the “U.S.S. WISCONSIN”

Wisconsin is home to 40 companies that supply key components for submarine program

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $73 million for Key Projects

Supervisor Weishan Wishes Milwaukee County a Great Indigenous Peoples’ Day

WILL Pledges Appeal in Lawsuit Challenging Governor Evers’s Emergency Declarations

Judge denies WILL’s motion for injunction

AG Kaul Announces Agreement Reached to Pay Employees’ Wages in H&H Receivership

October 12, 2020

Wisconsin Policy Forum report underscores broken budget system

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson October 9, 2020

Temporary CDC Eviction Ban

AG Kaul Announces Court Ordered Divestiture of Two Former Dean Foods Plants

October 8, 2020

The City of Milwaukee Health Department will continue to enforce the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Order as written

Voters Still Have Time to Get a Free Photo ID for the November 3 Election

Anita Johnson to receive 2020 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award

Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Information and Resources Website Receives International Award

Wisconsin DFI, DOJ Join Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Charge Precious Metals Dealers in $185 Million Scheme Targeting Elderly Investors, $2.7 Million from Wisconsinites

AG Kaul Announces $39.5 Million Multistate Settlement Over 2014 Anthem Data Breach; 1.7 Million Wisconsin Consumers Affected

September 30, 2020

$678 Million National Kickback Settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals

September 24, 2020

Wisconsin’s funding formula is clearly broken

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

AG Kaul Announces Cleanup Agreement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Superfund Site in Marinette

September 21, 2020

AG Kaul Announces $7.5 Million in Debt Relief for Former ITT Students in Wisconsin

September 15, 2020

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $23 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin in the bipartisan CARES Act

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces “Restart the Arts” Fall Shows for the 2020-2021 Arts Season Reopening Plans & COVID-19 Health Guidelines

Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores social justice through art in exhibit featuring internationally renowned graphic artist

Luba Lukova: Designing Justice opens Sept. 17; JMM launches first exhibit since reopening

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOA Announce $18 Million in Public Transit Grants for Wisconsin Communities

Grants will enable Beloit, Wausau, Sheboygan, Madison, Eau Claire, Racine, Green Bay, and La Crosse to purchase a total of 34 public transit buses

New Federal Eviction Moratorium Helpful for Renters, But More Federal Assistance is Needed

Renters must keep paying rent and seek rental assistance to prevent eviction

Wild Space Creates Parking Lot Dance #2: On the River

Licenses revoked for out-of-state buyer

License revoked for Milwaukee wholesale dealer

Council unanimous in support for state lawsuit action on USPS changes

Gov. Evers Letter to President Trump

City of Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2020 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts Awards

Our Sheriff’s Department is Underfunded and Understaffed

Nearly $430,000 in Oral Treatment and Supplies for Elderly, Disabled Adults Made Possible by Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Donated Dental Services

Alciro Deacon Announces his Candidacy for State Senate in Milwaukee’s 6th District

Building Commission Approves $65 million for Key Projects

County Executive David Crowley names Guy Smith for Parks Director

Moore, Barrett Endorse Palzewicz for Congress

Second Annual State of Wisconsin Girls Summit Will Kick Off With Summer Activities for Girls, Virtual Event Moved to October

Mari Copeny, Little Miss Flint, Will Keynote

Wild Space Creates Drive-In Dance

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Extension of Rawson Avenue Reconditioning Project

Supervisor Russell Goodwin Congratulates Supervisor Weishan on Innovative Plan to Fund County Parks

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Rep. Skowronski Opposes Absentee Voting Decision, Lies in Letter

In a nakedly political letter, Rep. Ken Skowronski shows he’s scared of democracy

Milwaukee County Raises Juneteenth, Pan-African and Pride Flags at the Courthouse

Milwaukee County intends to be an inclusive place, reflective of the diversity of the communities we serve.

Over $300K in Emergency Relief awarded to 49 nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities Council

The Milwaukee County Human Rights Commissions Denounces Police’s Extrajudicial Killings of Unarmed Black Citizens and the Violent Repression of Protestors

Christian Family Solutions Expands Mental Health Counseling Services to Inner-City Milwaukee Students with $100,000 Grant from Bader Philanthropies

CFS’ outpatient counseling and day treatment programs provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapies to Milwaukee children at little to no cost to students and schools.

The City of Milwaukee Moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Orders

In Milwaukee we need reforms and better communication, accountability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 1, 2020

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee

Rainbow Crosswalks to be Re-Painted in Milwaukee