Department of Administration

Gov. Evers Launches Housing Program to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Opioid Use Disorders

New Recovery Voucher Program will use Opioid Settlement Funds for affordable, safe, stable housing

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

State Gained 16,000 People Through Net Migration in 2022

Illinois lost 141,656 residents and Minnesota gained about 5,700.

Gov. Evers Announces $4.6 Billion Positive GAAP Balance in State’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-22

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building

But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.

Report Says Information Lacking on How State Spent Federal Pandemic Funds

Legislative Audit Bureau calls for transparency on decision making by Evers administration.

The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators

A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.

Gov. Evers Kickstarts New $2 Million Veteran Rental Assistance Program

Program will help address veteran housing insecurity and homelessness

State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!

Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.

Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.

As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance

'We're getting calls like crazy,' says Milwaukee County official.

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

Youth Correctional Facility Faces Obstacles

May be years before $42 million, northwest-side facility gets built, state Sen. Taylor says

Four Things to Know Following the 2022 November General Election

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for the 2022 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating “Wisconsin Waters”

Statement on Unofficial Results, Verification of Vote

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

Department of Revenue Collections, First Quarter FY2023

3 Solutions to City, County Fiscal Woes

Without one or more of these solutions Milwaukee will see drastic cuts in service.

Utility Regulators End Consumer Protections Enacted During Pandemic

Requirements for payment plans before disconnection, or delayed shutoffs when a customer tested positive for COVID-19 are ending.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Highest State Surplus, Rainy Day Fund Balance in State History, Renews Call to Use Historic Surplus to Cut Taxes, Address Rising Costs for Wisconsin Families

Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million Investment to Support Veteran Employment, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Services

Investments build on recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

Gov. Evers Invests Additional $16.6 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Keep Heat on this Winter

Total of $24.6 million in available programs will help 200,000 households this fall and winter

Gov. Evers, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike

Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.7 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Programs and Emergency and Homelessness Shelter Services

Investment will help make additional services available for families and individuals at risk

Gov. Evers Joins SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital to Celebrate New Mental Health Day Stabilization Unit

New mental health unit received $158,000 grant from governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer

Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.

Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

State Elections Board Wants Inspector General

Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.

Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned

36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin PFAS Action Council 2022 PFAS Action Plan Progress Report

Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site

But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.

Partisan Primary Prepares Election Officials for November

Evers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement

Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.

Gov. Evers, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

State’s Coastal Communities Get Over $1.4M in Grants

Grants are intended to build sustainable coastal communities.

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

Grants through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program will support sustainability, resiliency, and economic growth in communities along the Great Lakes

Ald. Zamarripa introduces resolution supporting women’s reproductive freedom

Second payment of ARPA Coronavirus relief funding, totaling over $205 million, distributed to more than 1,800 communities

Gov. Evers Announces $22 Million Investment to Expand Programs, Fund Emergency Response Initiatives

Investments will support fire station construction and expansion projects, testing sites and EMS projects

DHS Ditching Coggs Center For Northwest Side

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat

Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

Gov. Evers Announces Contractor for the Design and Construction of Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower Project, Commits to Funding Project in Next Capital Budget

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

Gov. Evers Celebrates Earth Day, Signs Executive Order Creating the Office of Environmental Justice

Office will facilitate statewide collaboration to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies and prevent disparate outcomes

Harbor District Milwaukee Announces Tia Torhorst as CEO

Federal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs

But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.

Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement

Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.

Tribes Seek Future Beyond Casinos

Shutdown during pandemic leads to reassessment, state’s tribes consider other businesses, investments.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 78 Bills

High Court Asked To Remove Eviction Court Records After One Year

Legal aid lawyers say landlords use records to exclude prospective tenants.

Wisconsin residents receive rental assistance relief through grant awarded to CommonBond Communities

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider

Making child care sustainable

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will test child care solutions

Department of Revenue Collections, February Fiscal Year 2022 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $86 Million for Diverse Business Investment and Diverse Business Assistance Grants

Funding will support small businesses through Community Development Financial Institutions and chambers of commerce statewide

Gov. Evers Signs Three Bills in La Crosse to Help Address Substance Use and Overdose Deaths in Wisconsin

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on the passing of James R. Klauser

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Racine

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $4 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Janesville and Edgerton

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Park Falls

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support New Clinic in Elroy

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $7.9 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants in Appleton

Funding will support capital improvement projects at Tri-County Community Dental Clinic and Mosaic Family Health Inc.

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

$92 million program will provide mortgage, local property tax assistance, and support for essential utilities and internet costs to homeowners at risk of losing their homes

Gov. Evers Announces More than $212.9 Million in Awards for Neighborhood Investment Fund Program

Governor concludes statewide tour awarding funds with stops in Kenosha, Fond du Lac, and Green Bay

WILL Demands Explanation for Illegal Grants to Planned Parenthood

Gov. Evers lacks authority to create grant programs, Planned Parenthood barred by state law from receiving federal funds through the state

Michelle Knuese Appointed DFI Division of Corporate and Consumer Services Administrator

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Madison and Dane County

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $25 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County

Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site

Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.

Gov. Evers Announces $9 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for City of Beloit

Gov. Evers, Forest County Potawatomi Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Room to grow

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant to allow YMCA to expand child care and youth programming in Green County

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Seven Bills

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $82 Million in Equitable Recovery Grants

Meet City’s New Election Commissioners

Commissioners will provide election oversight for upcoming mayoral primary.

Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million in Tourism Capital Investment Grants for Projects Across the State

Child care workers keep economy moving

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant to help Madison Area Technical College train workers and assess child care needs

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Building careers while incarcerated

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals

Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away

But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.

WILL Urges Governor Evers to Abandon Race Discrimination in New Housing Assistance Program

State program to allocate housing grants based on race

New Election Commission Appointed

Three new commissioners likely first task: ruling on challenges to mayoral signatures.

New Program Helps Low-Income People Pay Water Bills

Evers will use $18 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to create new state program.

Gov. Evers Announces $18 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Pay Water Bills

Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need

Gov. Evers Announces Largest Positive GAAP Balance in Wisconsin State History

State will have a positive GAAP balance for the second year in a row, $1.18 billion positive GAAP balance in state's general fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $27 Million in Grants to Event Venues and Live Event Small Businesses

Department of Revenue Collections, November FY2022 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Gov. Evers, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic

First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.

Joel Brennan Leaving Evers’ Administration To Head GMC

Top-ranking state official will lead Greater Milwaukee Committee.

2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders

WEDC provides recognition to top supporters of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses

How To Save on Winter Energy Costs

Weatherization programs can save you a lot of money.