State of Wisconsin

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

DNR To Host ‘Threats On Tap: Marginalized Communities’ Webinar Sept. 15

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

State expects $319 million windfall, but MKE not allowed to raise a dime

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 7, 2021

State of Wisconsin to Receive $14 Million After Arbitration Panel Rules in Favor of State in Dispute with Cigarette Manufacturers

September 2, 2021

Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County

Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.

Wisconsin DOJ Hosts First Fire Investigation Course

“This course provides investigators with training and accreditation, bringing expertise in fire investigations to more communities and helping to protect public safety,” said Attorney General Kaul.

Follow the Redistricting Process on City of Milwaukee website

Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police

Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $92 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses

A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.

I Am Not My Hair

County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopt Supervisor Coggs-Jones Resolution Supporting the CROWN Act

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

DNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series

Agency Working With DHS And Other Partners To Make Sure Our Water Is Safe Now And For Future Generations

Gov. Evers Proclaims July 22 “Bucks in Six” Day

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

Nationally-ranked Startup Accelerator & Venture Capital Fund gener8tor Hires Finance & Giving Expert as Organization’s First Investment Director

Milwaukee Native Tonnetta D. Carter to Spearhead Market Expansion, Fundraising & Investment Opportunities

Gov. Evers, Oneida Nation Chairman Hill Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson resigns; former UW System leader Jim Henderson named interim

Chancellor cites health condition

Milwaukee Celebrates Couture Construction Investment In Community During Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Dignitaries from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the AFL-CIO’s Housing Investment Trust and project partners including Barrett Lo Visionary Development, RINKA and Findorff join the celebration to mark this milestone

Purdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters

Frieda Parker Hall and Winifred Parker Hall honor students who integrated dorms in 1947.

Gov. Evers announces WisDOT grant for Milton jobs

Rail project will help chocolate factory receive ingredients

Joint Committee on Finance Supports Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Federal and State Officials Advise COVID-19 Vaccine Providers in Wisconsin that Individuals Seeking Vaccinations Cannot Be Charged

Pandemic Jobless Benefits Meant ‘Less Stress.’

An average worker talks about importance of pandemic benefits for unemployed.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney

Building Commission Approves Nearly $87 Million in Projects in Wisconsin

Projects include nearly $66 million approved for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion

Wisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded

The fund, managed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, is ranked among the best in the nation.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Reflects on First Year Leading Board of Supervisors

Rockline expands operations in Sheboygan

Expansion will create 54 jobs, $19.7 million capital investment

City of Green Lake receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of hotel and resort

WEDC investment to help fund reopening of the Heidel House

UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings

UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.

Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals

Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.

AG Kaul Releases 2020 State Crime Laboratories Annual Report

April 15, 2021

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in 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

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.

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