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2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Announces $6.7 Billion Positive GAAP Balance in State’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fourth consecutive year in a row

Evers, Baldwin Announce $140 Million For Expanded Internet Access

Federal ARPA funds will help connect communities in Wisconsin with a 'critical need.'

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announces New Investments to Help Expand Access, Affordability, and Adoption of High-Speed Internet

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $414.4 Million To Improve Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $42 Million for HOME-American Rescue Plan Program

Applications for HOME-ARP now open to provide safe, affordable rental units and supportive services

Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050

Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker

Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

Funds will support legal, financial advice for more than 1,100 businesses

Department of Revenue Collections, October FY2024

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit

Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'

Gov. Evers Urges GOP-Controlled JFC to Release Already-Approved Funds to Bad River and Lac du Flambeau Native Nations

JFC Republicans continue withholding already-approved Tribal Assistance Grant Program funds from two federally recognized Native Nations in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job

Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.

Brew City Match Applications Open 11/17/23

Milwaukee area entrepreneurial engine opens applications for their network of support

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Milwaukee Businesswoman Has 45 Days To Return Federal Funds

Cynthia Brown was awarded $3 million in diverse business program, now the state is asking questions.

Council approves amendment to help fund HACM maintenance

Budget amendment bolstering Office of Equity and Inclusion adopted by Council

Gov. Evers Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” Theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree

Governor invites students, families statewide to help celebrate Wisconsinites and decorate Capitol Tree

Vacancies Declining in Prosecutor, Public Defender Ranks

Raises went into effect in July after group warned of "constitutional crisis."

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Department of Revenue Collections, First Quarter FY2024

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

Ald. Bauman proposes 2024 budget amendment to support HACM maintenance

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Highest State Surplus and ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Balance in State History

Governor renews calls for Legislature to invest in addressing generational workforce challenges, preventing looming child care crisis

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Highlights Public Access and Coastal Improvements with Port Washington Visit

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin

City of La Crosse receives $217,900 state grant to support housing construction initiative

WEDC Secretary and CEO visits Fifth Ward Residences to celebrate housing initiative

Senate Chief Clerk Resigns, Leadership Cites Credible Allegation of Abuse

Michael Queensland resigned September 22.

State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant

Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.

Republicans Unveil Brewers Funding Plan With $600 Million In State, Local Taxes

Milwaukee would end up paying more for stadium than it did the first time.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Marks Coastal Awareness Month with Awards for Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Projects

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Remains Open

Ald. Bauman calls on DNS, DCD and Community Block Grant Administration to detail efforts at shuttered SoHi District apartment building

Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut

Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.

Judge Protasiewicz Participates In First Supreme Court Hearing

Court resumes work following August investiture, meets on eviction records rules.

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes

Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.

Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback

Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Aimed at Improving Literacy Outcomes for Kids Statewide

Governor approves compensation plan bills to help bolster state workforce

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Adds New BIPOC & Trans Program Manager to Staff

Lo Villarreal Joins the Organization

Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying

Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.

How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose

And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?

Department of Revenue Collections, May FY2023

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Benefit

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.4 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Department of Revenue Collections, April FY2023

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Vel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers

Only 6% of public monuments portray women in history.

Department of Revenue Collections, March FY2023 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf

Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order, Creates Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon

County soliciting contractors for beach reconstruction.

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

Audit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin

Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.

Wisconsin Election Officials Turn Toward Certifying Results

GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget

DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Launches New Website

Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin

First Market-Based Effort In America

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

Department of Revenue Collections, February FY2023 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Addition of Two New Team Members

Nick Barth and Heather Tice Join the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Staff

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership

State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.

The Legacy of Tony Earl

The Democratic governor believed that 'good policy is good politics,' and proceeded accordingly.

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Passing of Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl

Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss

Election Officials Report Smooth Spring Primary Election

Brewers Subsidy Largest Ever Per Year?

How did Gov. Evers come up with that inflated, $290 million figure?

Evers’ Tax Cut Plan Is Far Reaching

Detailed plan has many provisions, lowers taxes on four of five taxpayers in state.

Department of Revenue Collections, January FY2023 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Gov. Evers Proposes $290 Million For American Family Field Upgrades

Proposal would keep Milwaukee Brewers in stadium through 2043, 13 more years.

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.

Gov. Evers, DOA, PSC Recognize National Energy Assistance Day

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program available to help Wisconsin keep the heat on

WDVA Secretary-designee Bond Announces Leadership Team

Department of Revenue Collections, December FY2023 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax

Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.

Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer

Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Technologies from State-Issued Devices

Order directs technology division to prohibit use of certain technologies that could pose potential cybersecurity risks, threats to state

City, County Will Study Merging Services

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.

Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring

Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed

Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.

Shandowlyon Hendricks Reaves Declares Candidacy for Milwaukee Public School Board, District #1

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments