State of Wisconsin

Senator Mark Spreitzer Reacts After Governor Tony Evers Announces He Will Not Seek A Third Term

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders

Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.

Rep. Donovan Reacts to the Shooting of Two Milwaukee Police Officers

Statement from Senator LaTonya Johnson on Shooting of Milwaukee Police Officers

Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Turns 100

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces 2025-2026 Performing Arts Season

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on the Sade Robinson Trial Verdict

Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?

Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.

Ald. Coggs introduces file to help bolster building safety

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Announces 2025 BeSeen Award Honorees

Three Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Win State Funding

Ten Milwaukee projects submitted applications for coveted credits.

96 Of 99 State Assembly Representatives Have School Districts Pushed To Referendum Since 2024

Welcome Back, Tripoli Country Club!

Dropping its recent name of University Club and going back to the old one.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Demolition Starting on Bronzeville Center for the Arts Site

Nonprofit group still has long way to go on creating new arts center.

Parties Still Apart on State Budget

Republicans want a meeting with Evers. Democrats criticize GOP Senate bills as minor items.

Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center

Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.

Revenue Re-estimates Require Cautious Budgeting

Senator Ratcliff Passes Resolution Recognizing Syttende Mai Constitution Day Across Wisconsin

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

Wisconsin DNR Highlights Air Quality Progress And Ongoing Hurdles During Clean Air Month

AG Kaul Sues to Stop Unlawful Rollback of Natural Resource Protections

Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees

WWBIC Names Kathryn Dunn as New President/CVO

Milwaukee Public Museum Reveals Future Museum Name and Logo

Museum will be known as Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin when it opens in 2027

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Heating Season to End May 15

Benefits remain available to eligible Wisconsin residents

AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Programs in Milwaukee and State

Medical clinics, homeless shelters, conservation and legal programs harmed.

DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Three State Properties

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

Council adopts resolution supporting special observance day in honor of Vel R. Phillips

Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week

Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Matthew Strub to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Autism Acceptance Day

State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts

Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley Responds to Expected Cuts to Federal Funding Dedicated to Supporting Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and EMS Services

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Signing of Assembly Bills 94, 95, 96, and 99 and Senate Bill 68

International Union of Police Associations Endorses Judge Brad Schimel

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

Brewers Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Annual Scholarship Programs Now Accepting Applications for 2025

Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy to Hold Budget Webinar on March 25

Milwaukee County Leaders Issue Statements on Governor Evers Capital Budget Proposal

County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit

Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Evers Proposing $25 Million for Courthouse Complex Project

The Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex initiative will help address critical public safety needs in Milwaukee County for the benefit of the entire region and state

Wild Space Dance Company presents A Room Shaped Story

Aurora Plans To Light Beacon at 27th and Wisconsin

Former MPS School would see new life as health center.

County Executive Crowley Praises State of Wisconsin for Supporting Funding for Future Home to Office of Emergency Management, Medical Examiner

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Governor’s budget recommendations provide a first step to address public safety challenges in Milwaukee

Attorney General Kaul, DATCP Launch FAQ Page for Those Impacted by Settlement with Milwaukee Landlord Berrada Properties Management

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Evers Budget Good For Transit

Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Supports Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Evers Executive Budget Proposal

Statement from Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, on tonight’s election results

“Bad Judgment” Brad: Brad Schimel’s Record of Victim Blaming

Greenfire Celebrates 15 Years

DOA Announces Nearly $12 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds for 4 Wisconsin Communities

More Money Is Not How You Solve Education In Wisconsin

Secretary of State’s Office Announces Implementation of Universal Apostille Certificate

New Apostille certificates are more secure and more efficient

No Joke, Judge Brad Schimel Still Selling Out For Campaign Cash

Prepare For Spring Conditions With Flood Insurance

Milwaukee County Selects Consultants to Support Design Phase of Courthouse Complex Planning

DMV releases new Wisconsin County Forests Association special license plate

Revenue Estimates Show Growth, Require Sound Budgeting 

Collections remain strong, cost-to-continue remains high

WWBIC Announces New Role for Wendy K. Baumann

Rep. Margaret Arney Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State

Award-Winning Student-Made Art On View in Annual Exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Showcasing hundreds of artworks made by students in grades 7–12, the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition celebrates the next generation of the state's artists.

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

All MPS Schools and Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Due to extreme cold, Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This includes all schools and Central Services. All Tuesday after-school activities are canceled.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

Representative Cruz Introduces the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives Package to Help Wisconsin’s Working Families

Statement on the Newly Created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Representative Clancy Opposes Legislative Republicans’ Attempt to Enshrine Voting Barriers in Wisconsin’s Constitution

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2025 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Rep. Ben DeSmidt Inaugurated into Wisconsin State Assembly

Representative Shelia Stubbs Sworn In As Representative for the 78th Assembly District

Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Announces Promotions

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

San Felippo Served As President of Summerfest’s Private Company

As more evidence of his role emerges neither he nor Summerfest will comment.

Starting Next Year, New Milwaukee County Employees to Enroll in Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Act 12 enabled this milestone for Milwaukee County that will save taxpayer dollars

Wisconsin Casts 10 Electoral Votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance

Wisconsin Environmental Groups Take Legal Action Challenging Line 5 Pipeline Permits

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Attends Governor Evers’ Milwaukee Budget Listening Session

Why Is UW System Punishing Student Protestors?

Pro-Palestinian protestors asking unwanted questions about university investments.

State Taking Over County Pension System

After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.

City Official Double Dips to Earn $250,000

Department of Administration head Preston Cole awarded $73,700 raise.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Would Like Our Money Back

Statement from President Donald J. Trump

DNR Announces Permitting Decisions For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation

Milwaukee-Based Podcamp Media Teams Up to Help Produce New Episodes of Cielo’s Podcast

Hosted by CEO Marissa Geist, The Talent Time Machine Explores the Future of Work with Futurists, Sociologists and Other Thought Leaders

Emerging firms will pitch over two days at 2024 Early Stage Symposium in Madison

Bakken to join ‘Investor Hall of Fame’ Nov. 13 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison

AARP welcomes Milwaukee as WI’s first ‘Age-Friendly’ county

Near West Side Partners Urges Mayor Johnson To Support Funding For Affordable Housing at Concordia 27 in the Near West Side

NWSP thanks the Milwaukee Common Council for recommending the use of ARPA dollars to fund and sustain affordable housing units at Concordia 27

Wisconsin DOJ Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month