State of Wisconsin

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

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.

After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall

On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.

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

Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

Climate Safe Pensions Wisconsin running radio ads to build support.

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

Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall

Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.

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

Unique Housing Project Planned for Uptown Neighborhood

Project near 50th and North first in state to include both affordable rentals and crisis beds.

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

Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot

Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'

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

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.

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

MPM Needs $35 Million To Begin New Museum Construction

Needs this to reach $100 million in private donations before spring 2024 groundbreaking.

WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell

Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.

Wisconsin Wins Grants To Study Five New or Expanded Rail Routes

Studies will design routes to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire as well as expanding existing service.

Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit

But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Developer Plans To Save Long-Vacant Building

Jason Waters has big plans to overhaul Near West Side building.

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

County, State Break Ground on Forensic Science Center

$226 million, 200,000-square-foot facility will house county medical examiner and state's Milwaukee crime lab.

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

Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible

Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.

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

Culver’s Donates $1 Million for Frozen Custard Exhibit

Owners donation will fund custard shop exhibit at new Milwaukee Public Museum.

Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied

City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.

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.

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.

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

State’s Biggest Battery Energy Storage System Planned

$450 million northwest side facility part of shift to renewable energy.

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

September 26, 2023

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

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

Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills

Mequon now serves three other suburbs, including two in Milwaukee County.

Supervisors Support ‘Rights of Nature’ Policy

Committee approves it. Full board could become first in state to endorse the movement.

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

Froedtert Awards $4.7 Million For Community Clinic Expansion

Groundbreaking held for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers expansion.

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.

City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge

Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.

Senator Agard Statement: Republicans’ War on Trans Kids Continues

Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary

Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.

County Comptroller Could Get $1 Million Backdrop

Or about $700,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected for another four years.

Developers Selected For Early Childhood Educator Homes

Aim is to boost childcare and minority homeowners. Plus: recap of week's real estate news.

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

Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.

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

Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10

Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

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

State’s Local Revenue Plan Is Historic

Milwaukee County urgently needs the increase in state shared revenue and county sales tax that’s proposed.

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

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.