State of Wisconsin

AG Kaul Announces $39.5 Million Multistate Settlement Over 2014 Anthem Data Breach; 1.7 Million Wisconsin Consumers Affected

September 30, 2020

National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites

Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.

$678 Million National Kickback Settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals

September 24, 2020

Wisconsin’s funding formula is clearly broken

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

AG Kaul Announces Cleanup Agreement for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Superfund Site in Marinette

September 21, 2020

AG Kaul Announces $7.5 Million in Debt Relief for Former ITT Students in Wisconsin

September 15, 2020

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $23 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin in the bipartisan CARES Act

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces “Restart the Arts” Fall Shows for the 2020-2021 Arts Season Reopening Plans & COVID-19 Health Guidelines

Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores social justice through art in exhibit featuring internationally renowned graphic artist

Luba Lukova: Designing Justice opens Sept. 17; JMM launches first exhibit since reopening

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOA Announce $18 Million in Public Transit Grants for Wisconsin Communities

Grants will enable Beloit, Wausau, Sheboygan, Madison, Eau Claire, Racine, Green Bay, and La Crosse to purchase a total of 34 public transit buses

Journal Sentinel School Choice Blackout

Newspaper ignores new study with powerful results for voucher schools.

New Federal Eviction Moratorium Helpful for Renters, But More Federal Assistance is Needed

Renters must keep paying rent and seek rental assistance to prevent eviction

Wild Space Creates Parking Lot Dance #2: On the River

Licenses revoked for out-of-state buyer

License revoked for Milwaukee wholesale dealer

Council unanimous in support for state lawsuit action on USPS changes

Gov. Evers Letter to President Trump

City of Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2020 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts Awards

Local Brewery Production Dips due to Virus

Tavern closures kill kegs; demand soars for canned beer.

Our Sheriff’s Department is Underfunded and Understaffed

Nearly $430,000 in Oral Treatment and Supplies for Elderly, Disabled Adults Made Possible by Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation’s Donated Dental Services

Alciro Deacon Announces his Candidacy for State Senate in Milwaukee’s 6th District

Madison Is Worth More Than Milwaukee

With less than half the residents, Madison property is worth more than $1.5 billion more.

Building Commission Approves $65 million for Key Projects

County Executive David Crowley names Guy Smith for Parks Director

County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks

State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.

Moore, Barrett Endorse Palzewicz for Congress

More Water Infrastructure Funding Needed

Federal spending for water pipelines, sewage system, etc. is just one-eighth of what it was in 1970s.

Mr Pension Scandal Wants Your Vote

John Weishan, who supported infamous pension plan that gouged taxpayers, is running for Register of Deeds.

Second Annual State of Wisconsin Girls Summit Will Kick Off With Summer Activities for Girls, Virtual Event Moved to October

Mari Copeny, Little Miss Flint, Will Keynote

Wild Space Creates Drive-In Dance

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

Taking Back Our Streets

Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.

Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping

Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.

Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands

Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County

A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area

Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Announces Extension of Rawson Avenue Reconditioning Project

Supervisor Russell Goodwin Congratulates Supervisor Weishan on Innovative Plan to Fund County Parks

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex

City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.

Rep. Skowronski Opposes Absentee Voting Decision, Lies in Letter

In a nakedly political letter, Rep. Ken Skowronski shows he’s scared of democracy

Milwaukee County Raises Juneteenth, Pan-African and Pride Flags at the Courthouse

Milwaukee County intends to be an inclusive place, reflective of the diversity of the communities we serve.

Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time

Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.

Over $300K in Emergency Relief awarded to 49 nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities Council

Portrait of a Spitting Shorewood Attorney

Stephanie Rapkin can handle all kinds of trusts, and claims an affiliation with UWM and Marquette.

Shorewood Spitter Charged With Hate Crime, Felony For Assaulting Officer

Stephanie Rapkin faces up to six years in jail.

The Milwaukee County Human Rights Commissions Denounces Police’s Extrajudicial Killings of Unarmed Black Citizens and the Violent Repression of Protestors

Christian Family Solutions Expands Mental Health Counseling Services to Inner-City Milwaukee Students with $100,000 Grant from Bader Philanthropies

CFS’ outpatient counseling and day treatment programs provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapies to Milwaukee children at little to no cost to students and schools.

“Shorewood Spitter” Taken To Jail After Second Incident

Attorney Stephanie Rapkin is accused of spitting on teenager, shoving college student and kneeing police officer in groin.

The City of Milwaukee Moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Orders

In Milwaukee we need reforms and better communication, accountability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 1, 2020

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee

Rainbow Crosswalks to be Re-Painted in Milwaukee

County Board Passes Resolution Allowing ‘Credible Messengers’ to Work with Youth

Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United

56% of state lives in jurisdictions that now support constitutional amendment to nullify Supreme Court ruling.

Milwaukee County Leaders Call on Governor for Support

Crowley and Nicholson Urge Governor to Provide Funding for Essential Services and Mitigate Racially Disparate Impacts of COVID-19

Foxconn’s Profits Plunge By 90%

Factories in China shut down for weeks, sales down, still hoping for subsidy for Wisconsin operation.

Take-Out Concert

High Court Considers Second Lawsuit on Shutdown

Two citizens argue state 'Safer-At-Home’ order violates their constitutional freedoms.

Chill on the Hill 2020 Announcement

Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System Ready and Available for Use in Wisconsin

State’s Health Care Workers and First Responders Encouraged to Submit N95 Respirators For Decontamination and Reuse

Gov. Evers Announces Grant Program for Ethnically Diverse Micro-Businesses

John F. Weishan Jr. Announces Bid for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds 2020

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent increases support for schools

AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit, Divestiture of Two Former Dean Foods Plants

State Reports Record High COVID-19 Testing Capacity

But the number of tests performed isn't keeping pace. State officials encourage doctors to test more people.

40 Policies That Helped Pollute State

Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.

Foxconn to Assemble Procedural Masks in Wisconsin for Pandemic Relief

More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic

A pair of economists estimate the unemployment rate is as high as 20 percent.

The Water Council welcomes five new members to its board of directors

Wisconsin Residents File Federal Lawsuit to Require State To Hold A Partial Revote of Wisconsin’ Controversial April 7 Presidential Primary and Spring Election

Lawsuit Follows Legislature’s Failure to Halt April 7 Election Despite COVID-19 Dangers to Voters

State Senate Proposal Bashes China’s Leaders

This is "where the Communist Party of China is stripped naked,” Senate President Roger Roth says.

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against WMC and RSLC

Karofsky holds special interests accountable for false information

Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin

"Every day that we wait, we leave money on the table for cash-strapped Wisconsinites."

Karofsky lawsuit demands baseless ads be pulled

Lawsuit seeks temporary injunction as more than $1 million has been spent lying to voters

Johnson Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter Supporting Major Disaster Declaration Request

Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended, Election Not Delayed by Federal Judge

Ballots must now be received by April 13th at 4 p.m., a six day delay.

GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid

State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.

Vote Absentee, Local Officials Plead

Barrett, Abele warn that crowds at polling centers represent a threat to public health.

Republicans Risk Public Health With Election

Refusal of Vos and Fitzgerald to postpone election could cause more disease, deaths.

Gov. Evers Announces State-Operated Voluntary Isolation Facilities and Guidance to Aid Local Communities in Opening Their Own

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $37 Million in New Community Development Block Grants for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin communities in the bipartisan CARES Act

AG Kaul Highlights Victim Services Remain Available During Safer at Home Order

Baldwin Leads Wisconsin Congressional Delegation in Calling on FEMA to Support Governor Evers’ Request for More Testing Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment for Wisconsin

Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out

Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

Dark-Money Group Slings Mud in Comptroller Race

Group backing Rep. Jason Fields produces attack ads against his opponent, Aycha Sawa.

Karofsky Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Over Attack Ads

Campaign calls ads "false, baseless, and disgusting."

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates

Karofsky vs Kelly for a 10-year term on the state's highest court.

AG Kaul and DFI Secretary Blumenfeld Warn About, Encourage Reporting of Potential COVID-19 Charity Scams

Supervisor Martin Urges Residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

Gov. Evers Launches Wisconsin’s COVID-19 PPE Program

David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine

Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.

Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions

In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.

“Stay-at-Home” order calls for more adaptability

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson March 25, 2020

Online Voter Registration for April 7 Available Again Until March 30