State of Wisconsin

Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status

Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.

Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee

Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.

MARS Solutions Group Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Corporate Member

Partnership to advance reskilling, upskilling & talent development in Milwaukee

Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney

Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.

Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause

But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?

AG Kaul Announces Launch of Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System for Victims

May 25, 2022

Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing

ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.

Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money

Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.

Walker’s Point Hemp Store Becoming Cafe

Canni Hemp Company will become a cafe that offers events and non-alcoholic drinks made from the Kava plant.

Senator Baldwin Applauds Biden Administration’s Approval of Casino in Beloit

Decision allows Ho-Chunk Nation to move forward with construction of long-anticipated casino project

DNR Awarded $2 Million To Assess Brownfields

Gov. Evers Announces State Will Support Shipyard Building New Generation of Navy Frigates with Up to $12 Million in Tax Credits

Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s $300 million expansion expected to create 400 new jobs

Elroy-Sparta State Trail Reopening Soon

Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For May 14

Can Tim Michels Divest His Stock?

A previous wealthy governor did this, to eliminate a conflict of interest. It did not go well

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.

AG Kaul Releases Update in Advance of One-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative

Over 200 completed reports of over 150 abusers, 51 reporting for the first time

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Harbor District Milwaukee Announces Tia Torhorst as CEO

Brewers Cost Taxpayers $1.56 Billion

As team prepares to ask for additional stadium subsidy, Urban Milwaukee updates the 40-year cost.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2022 Season

More than 10,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

Betty Brinn Pulls Out of New Museum Complex

Milwaukee Public Museum still moving forward on new $240 million facility.

Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes

Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.

Milwaukee Recognized with Nation’s Lowest Unsheltered Homeless Population

Leaders Point to County, City, Business and Community Collaboration, Along with Federal Support, in Reaching the Distinction

“Lead Balloon” Nominated for Best Creativity & Marketing Podcast in the 26th Annual Webby Awards

Scrappy Milwaukee-Based Agency Hits Far Above Its Weight, Competing Against Vice Media, Nissan, Hubspot, Wix and Grey Worldwide

Another Bizarre Gableman Proposal

With no evidence recommends state stop using ERIC voter registration system.

Former Hospital Designated Historic

HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.

AG Kaul, DATCP Announce Enforcement Action Against Extended Vehicle Warranty Telemarketer

April 4, 2022

$3.42 Million in Funding to Train Next Generation of Water Scientists

Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Tackles Grand Water Challenges and Provides Support for New Courses, Research Opportunities and Hands-On Experiences for UW Students

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition

Khari Turner Showcased in First Wisconsin Solo Exhibition

Mirroring Reflection opens April 30, 2022 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art

Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On

Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.

Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals

AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees

Gov. Evers Signs 19 Bills

UWM Plan To Raze Columbia Hospital Stalled

Historic Preservation Commission grants building temporary historic designation.

Godlewski Calls On State to Divest Russian Assets

Wisconsin treasurer pushes state investment board to sell $90 million in Russian investments.

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Calls on SWIB to Divest Any State Funds in Russian Holdings

‘We Need More’

A remarkable song’s lyrics capture something powerful about America and how we might move forward.

Feds Pursuing Complete Streets

A goal of safe and accessible roadways for all users isn't just a Milwaukee policy anymore.

Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM

With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.

The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’

Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

WILL Demands Explanation for Illegal Grants to Planned Parenthood

Gov. Evers lacks authority to create grant programs, Planned Parenthood barred by state law from receiving federal funds through the state

Group Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors

'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.

Wisconsin Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Adult and Minor Victims

Governor Evers Appoints Rafael Francisco Salas to Wisconsin Arts Board

Wisconsin early stage investment dollars shatter record in 2021, topping $800 million

Milwaukee County Distributed Nearly 200,000 N95 Masks to Community Agencies and General Public in First Week of February

Public Mask Distribution at Marcia P. Coggs Center to Continue Next Week, Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3:30 PM

AG Kaul Announces $2 Million Agreement with Hayat Pharmacy

February 4, 2022

Gov. Evers Announces 70 Wisconsin National Guard Members Complete CNA Training Course, Provide Support Hospital and Nursing Home Capacity

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND

With Celtic Knight Dancers and the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin Sunday, March 20, 2:30 p.m.

AB 619 Decriminaling Fentantl Testing Strips Passes State Assembly

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

On the passing of Mark Nicolini.

Senator Baldwin Passes Resolutions to Congratulate University of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire National Champion Women’s Volleyball Teams

Legislators Introduce Bi-Partisan Initiative to Help Wisconsin Children Begin Saving at Birth

Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?

They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.

WILL Urges Governor Evers to Abandon Race Discrimination in New Housing Assistance Program

State program to allocate housing grants based on race

Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable

10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.

Yabuki Family Foundation Provides Free Admissions to Exhibit Highlighting the Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II

Jewish Museum Milwaukee to present Then They Came for Me in February

Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race

Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.

Mayor Tom Barrett Resigns

Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

Software firm growing Milwaukee office with WEDC help

OpenGov plans to add 65 employees, invest $400,000

Black Holocaust Museum Buys Building, Receives $10 Million Donation

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations

Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.

Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills

Up to $5,000 per household from federal funding. But distribution could be tricky.

Jesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”

Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.

Milwaukee Christian Center proposal to create support kits for homebound SE Asian seniors wins AARP WI grant

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict

Public input opportunities on tap for City’s redistricting plan

Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?

Bauman pushes idea. Move would clear way for bike trail and commuter rail line.

Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC

Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.

Ald. Hamilton announces Council’s redistricting schedule

Wild Space Dance Company Presents A Year of Dancing Dangerously

Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners

Five of winners picked by Wisconsin Policy Forum are local organizations and individuals.

Rep. Bowen Honors First Responders of the 10th Assembly District

Investor, mentor Bob Wood is 2021 inductee to Tech Council’s ‘Investor Hall of Fame’

State Legislative Audit Bureau’s Audit Report Proves Elections Are Accurate and Secure

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office

Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.

Podcast Production Agency “Podcamp Media” Opens New Studio in Downtown Milwaukee

Studio Build-Out Is Supported by a WEDC Bounceback Grant and Applauded by State and Local Economic Development Leaders

El-Amin brothers to highlight entrepreneurial endeavors Nov. 4 at Early Stage Symposium

State Selling Milwaukee DNR Office

Property occupies prominent corner in Bronzeville.

WILL, Scott Walker Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Take Wisconsin Press Freedom Case

Case involves Governor Evers' decision to exclude certain journalists from press briefings

Supervisor Weishan Celebrates Contributions of Wisconsin Tribes on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, and Mayor Nickels Announce Final Designation of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

The governor joined federal, state, and local leaders to celebrate designation in Manitowoc

Chairwoman Nicholson Advances Equity Initiative at Wisconsin Counties Association Conference

DHS to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity, Relaunches Community Testing Program

The program seeks to increase COVID-19 testing access across Wisconsin

Critical Race Theory, Spending Fuel Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall

Four board members face recall elections.

Jessica Katzenmeyer Announces Congressional Campaign in Wisconsin’s 5th District

DNR To Host ‘Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All’ Webinar Oct. 12

Third Webinar In Series Of Panel Discussions About Safe Water For All

AG Kaul Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws

October 1, 2021

Bucks Championship Had $58 Million Economic Impact

Visit Milwaukee estimates direct and indirect spending during team's playoff run.

Gov. Evers Proclaims September 25 “Bob Uecker Day”

Construction Business Group Names Joseph L. Davis, Sr. As New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development Director

12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget

What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.

Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship

Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.

Supervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions