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Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.

Gov. Evers to Take Action on 33 Bills

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

Department of Revenue Collections, Feb Fy2026

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director

It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.

Evers Administration to Celebrate Womens History Month With Cabinet Panel Series

Events in Green Bay and Milwaukee to Highlight Future of Wisconsin’s Economy, Workforce, and Thriving Communities

Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide

Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.

Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director

Familiar face being given key city job.

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

Two Years After SDC Shutdown, Contractors Still Seek Payment 

'Who knows if they’ll have enough money to pay our balance?'

Republican Senate Leader Says He’s Left Out of Tax Relief Talks

Devin LeMahieu miffed. Governor's office chides Republicans: 'try talking to each other.'

After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar

Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.

$5 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

Applications Open for Fourth Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds

Milwaukee Will Receive Millions More From Little-Known State Program

Including a surprise catch-up payment. New WPF report details changes.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Provide Wage Increases for State Workers, Expand Utv Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Outstanding Leadership Winners Announced

Milwaukee Loses Its Violence Prevention Czar Because of State Constitution?

Mayor, fire chief express disappointment, frustration.

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.

4 Wisconsin Communities Signed Secret Deals for Big Data Centers

Lack of transparency, public input on billion-dollar deals with big tech companies?

Representative Piwowarczyk Introduces Task Force Legislation

More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone

The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.

Assembly Backs MAHA-Inspired School Food, English-Only Bills

GOP advances ban on certain additives, move to make English Wisconsin’s official language, despite Dem objections.

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $484 Million to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 82 Municipalities

Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment

Joel Brennan Raises More Than Half Million Dollars in Just Three Weeks for Gubernatorial Campaign

Impressive Haul Establishes Brennan as a Standout Candidate Earning Quick Support from Wisconsin Donors

Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted

Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error

Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

After Shutdown, WisconsinEye Discussing Future With Legislators

Nonprofit seeking partial public funding to resume operation.

Gov. Evers Announces $3.9 Billion Positive Gaap Balance in States General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for the sixth consecutive year under Gov. Evers

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

Representative Moore Omokunde: “Make Utilities Affordable Again”

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Municipal Services Payment Increase for Wisconsin Communities

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

“I’ll be a governor who will stand up to Trump’s dysfunction and be laser focused on improving the lives of people across our state.”

Health Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries

Data shows average teacher spends 20% of their salary on health care benefits.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Launch New $10 Million Grant Program to Reduce Crime and Violence and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

New grant application open to support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments, among others, to help prevent violence across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Celebrates Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol

2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating 2025 the Year of the Kid and all those who help make learning possible and fun

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Slash Funding for Critical Homelessness Prevention Programs, Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

Trump Administration’s cuts will leave thousands of Wisconsinites homeless during the coldest months of the year, including kids, seniors, low-income families, survivors of domestic violence

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

City of Milwaukee Receives Wisconsin Policy Forum Innovation Award for Access to Refuse Collection Information

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Inviting Students and Families to Create Ornaments for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree

State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays

Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.

Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes

Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

Republican Bill Encourages School District Mergers

As enrollment declines in Wisconsin, can consolidation create efficiencies, save money?

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating Wisconsins Educators and School Support Staff

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing

Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.

Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees

Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.

Procell Has Sweeping Goals For Community Wellness and Safety

Is surprise appointee's plan to prevent violence too ambitious?

Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments

Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

27 employees top the city's pay scale.

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsins Continued Strong Fiscal Outlook Despite National Economic Uncertainty as State Ends Fiscal Year with $4.6 Billion Positive Balance

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Move Forward with Comprehensive Plans to Revamp Corrections Facilities

State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move forward toward governor’s comprehensive plan announced earlier this year to revamp state’s correctional facilities

Go Beyond the Basics for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Gov. Evers, Doa Announce $1.3 Million in Grants for 35 Wisconsin Coastal Communities in Celebration of Coastal Awareness Month 

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report 

Report highlights progress toward strategies that lower energy bills for families, reduce reliance on out-of-state energy sources, and create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030

Latino Chamber Announces 10th Wisconsin Latino Economic Unsummit, Sept. 25–26

Awards Reception to honor CIBC Bank, Froedtert ThedaCare Health Inc, WEDC, Racine County, UNIDOS (Milwaukee Bucks ERG), and the Wisconsin Department of Administration; Keynotes by Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez and DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

Gov. Evers Announces $50 Million in Grants Available for Local Community Development Projects Statewide

Communities and organizations encouraged to apply for next round of Non-State Grant Program funding for local building projects

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock

City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills

Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 21 Bills

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.

Milwaukee Takes Bold Step Toward New City Flag with Launch of Official Task Force

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to Receive Over $200,000 Project of Special Merit Grant

Grant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Over $750,000 to Promote Resilience in Wisconsin Coastal Communities

Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Bill Gives $10,000 Tax Credit to People Moving Here After Natural Disasters

GOP bill seeks to attract LA and North Carolina residents looking to relocate.

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.

DOA Makes State Chief Information Security Officer Announcement

Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest

Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Seeks Public Input

Council is creating a statewide action plan to improve the mental health of Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Heating Season to End May 15

Benefits remain available to eligible Wisconsin residents

Five Milwaukee artists accepted to gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix 2025 Spring Cohort

Artists will receive grants and mentorship

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.

Exonerated Prisoners Released Get Little Support in Wisconsin

Parole and probation agents give more help to guilty inmates released from prison.