State of Wisconsin

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.

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

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

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

Legal Sports Betting Begins in Milwaukee

Mayor Cavalier Johnson puts $20 down for first bet.

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

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

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

Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires

Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.

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

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.

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

New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership

State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.

Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury

County itself has more than $10,000 waiting to be claimed. How about you?

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

Evers Budget Funds Bikers, Walkers

It’s way overdue. State ranks 49th in funding transportation for biking, walking.

Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter

Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.

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

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

Ambassador Now A Wyndham Trademark Hotel

Westside hotel, celebrating its 95th anniversary, will now be marketed through Wyndham.

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.