Department of Administration

Community Advocates Will Continue to Provide Energy Assistance Despite Federal Layoffs at the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

2024-2025 Energy Assistance Benefit Season Ends May 15

State Audit Reveals How Wisconsin Relies on Federal Funds

Audit Bureau details $18.6 billion in assistance, and a need for better records in certain areas.

WEDC celebrates Wisconsin Main Street success stories

Communities’ achievements honored at 34th annual Main Street Awards ceremony in downtown Menomonie

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.

Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes

His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.

DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping

Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.

Former Alderman Rainey Out Of City Job

Rainey spent less than a year as head of the Office of African American Affairs he helped create.

Airport’s International Terminal Project Gets Funding Boost

But will federal grant won in October be withheld by Trump administration?

Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships

Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.

Republican Bill Bars Remote Work for Most Wisconsin State Employees

Will it improve or hurt workforce? Gov. Evers has promised a veto.

DOA Announces Nearly $12 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds for 4 Wisconsin Communities

Communication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders

Fate of Mosaics in State Office Building Uncertain

Installed in 1963 and designed to last for millennia, they might not survive the decade.

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.

How Many Undocumented Immigrants Work In Wisconsin?

A lot. The most in manufacturing, but biggest impact may be on farms.

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Makes Leadership Announcements

New Appointments for Deputy Secretary and Division of Enterprise Operations Administrator

Department of Revenue Collections, November FY2025

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

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Year-End Report Shows Wisconsin Has $4.5 Billion Budget Surplus

Plus $1.9 billion in state 'rainy day' fund.

Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat

Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.

Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn

New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.

Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges

Downgrading disorderly conduct, pot possession to reduce court caseload.

Average Felony Case in State Took 259 Days to Resolve in 2023

But that's faster than in 2022, despite a heavier case load.

Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Diversity Award Winners Announced

City Official Double Dips to Earn $250,000

Department of Administration head Preston Cole awarded $73,700 raise.

Gov. Evers, DOA Report $4 Billion Surplus, Moderate State Revenue Increases, and Record High ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Balance

Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools

Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for 2024 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating “125 Years of Wisconsin’s State Parks”

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, DNR Announce More Than $273 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 86 Municipalities

Funding bolstered by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help replace lead service lines and address contaminants like PFAS

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

Seven Milwaukee artists accepted to gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix 2024 Fall Cohort

Artists will receive grants and mentorship

Council Members Skeptical of Employ Milwaukee’s Financial Health

But Mayor's chief of staff says its a rumor that has been "greatly exaggerated."

What Will Wisconsin Spend $4.6 Billion Surplus On?

Next budget will have room for investment but Policy Forum expert says lawmakers will need caution.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Ends Fiscal Year 2024 with $4.6 Billion Positive Balance

Department of Revenue Collections, First Quarter FY2025

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

Milwaukee Repertory Theater awarded a $1.9M Non-State Grant for Local Projects from the Wisconsin State Building Commission

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves 50 Community Projects Across Wisconsin Supported by $50 Million State Budget Investment

How Milwaukee’s Giant Anti-Poverty Agency Unraveled

Government agencies gave SDC big contracts even after it ended internal auditing.

With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep

Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month

Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Opens

State of Wisconsin Awarded Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2024 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

Report highlights governor’s and Evers Administration’s continued efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability while lowering energy costs for working families

‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls

FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.

Gov. Evers Announces Award of Over $20 Million in Grants to 22 Wisconsin Municipalities for Public Improvement Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan

AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge

Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations

MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts

Gov. Evers to Celebrate Vel Phillips Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds

Phillips memorial marks first statue of a Black leader on Wisconsin State Capitol building grounds

DOA  Announces 100 Applications and Nearly $300 Million in Funding Requests Received for the Flexible Facilities Program

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. Jerald David Slack

Gov. Evers Announces $1.3 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities 

Milwaukee State Office Building to Be Closed to the Public July 14 – 18

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies

Families Express Concern With High Prices, Poor Reliability of Wisconsin Prison Phones

‘We pay $2.50 for a visit, and most of the time they won’t connect, or they’ll cut out in the middle of the visit.’

Gov. Evers Announces Request for Services to Conduct Independent Operational Audit of MPS

Governor to initiate waiver expediting contracting process to hire outside, independent auditor to conduct MPS instructional audit

State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin

Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.

Committee approves resolution seeking to build one-stop-shop for transit

County Wants Your Ideas for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace’s Future

County looking for 'creative ideas' for East Side museums.

Dane County Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Act 10

2011 state law decimated collective bargaining rights for most public sector workers.

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

DOA Announces Flexible Facilities Program Open Application Period

$107 Million Available for Local Digital Connectivity Facility Projects

Department of Revenue Collections, March FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Baldwin Announces $4.9 Million to Protect and Restore Wisconsin’s Coastal Habitats

Funding from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will increase resilience to climate change and extreme weather events

State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low

Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog

Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.

State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work

But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.

Elections Commission Endorses New Rules for Election Observers

Proposal would specify where observers can stand.

Department of Revenue Collections, February FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Senate confirms WHEDA Board members

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Hire of New Supplier Diversity Program Manager

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

State Officials Hear From Industry, Labor on Embracing AI

Goal to make changes without leaving workers behind, they tell governor's task force.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

Evers Administration Encourages PPP Borrowers to Apply for Loan Forgiveness by March 3 Deadline

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has been Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Rural Clean Energy Demonstrations 

Collaborative partnerships between local and Tribal government and industry will bring economic and clean energy benefits to rural Wisconsin communities

Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?

How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Makes Leadership Announcement

David Pawlisch Appointed Administrator for Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program to Close Applications March 8, 2024

Evers Administration program helped over 8,600 families keep their homes across all 72 counties

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Introduces Legislation to Create an Office of Equity and Inclusion

DOA, PSC Recognize National Energy Assistance Day

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program Helps Keep the Heat On

The Return of the Sturgeon

Innovative, decades-long effort brings extirpated species back to the Milwaukee River. Second in a series.

How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created

And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.

Mayor Names Three to Senior Positions in City Government

Promotions Elevate Current Employees into New Responsibilities

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Baselessly Firing PSC Commissioner Huebner

Governor appoints Kristy Nieto to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

$16 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

Applications Open for Third Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds

Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids

Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Chairperson Valcq Leaving Evers Administration

Commissioner Strand selected to succeed Valcq as chairperson of PSC

Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Republican sponsor says it's intended to "defund all the stuff that doesn't work."

District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.

State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.