Department of Administration

36,000 Getting Help With Utility Bills

State Energy Assistance Program distributes over $21 million to help pay utility bills.

Gov. Evers Acts on Five Bills

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'

Gov. Evers Announces $50 Million to Support Kids’ Learning Opportunities, Mental Health

Beyond the Classroom grants help ensure access to learning opportunities and programming for school-aged kids

Artwork Comprised of Multiple Parts Showcased in Upcoming Racine Art Museum Exhibition

Let’s ask every Milwaukeean how we should rebuild our city

City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million

Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.

Committee discusses trio of files aimed at transparency, inclusion for ARPA funding

Comprehensive, inclusive process should dictate how federal dollars get allocated

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 2, 2021

City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin

Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates

And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.

Creation of citywide mental health needs assessment survey adopted at Council

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.

Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Department of Revenue Collections, January FY2021 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.

Gov. Evers Proposes Plan to Enhance Local Control, Bolster Local Communities’ Economic Recovery

Governor's proposal allows local leaders and community members to have a say in sales tax increases

Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan

Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

Pandemic Decimated Casino Revenues for Tribes, State

Tribal governments forced to make budget cuts for services and healthcare.

Foxconn Sued for Breach of Contract

Real estate developer seeking nearly $400 million on behalf of taxpayers.

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.

Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward

State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.

Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution

Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction

Joint Statement on Acceptance of Federal COPS Grant

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…

Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.

Racial equity and pandemic workforce files among those to be heard by committee

RENEW Wisconsin to host 10th Annual Renewable Energy Virtual Summit

Industry experts, policymakers, and advocates gather to highlight the diversity of technologies, people, and scale needed to shape our clean energy future

Republican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan

Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.

Spending on Medicaid, Prisons Skyrockets

Up much faster than inflation in last 20 years, crowding out other spending.

Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19

The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.

Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims

A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Announces State’s General Fund has a Positive GAAP Balance for the First Time Since 1990

Report shows state's former generally accepted accounting principles deficit eliminated at the end of fiscal year 2019-20 for the first time since Thompson Administration

Watercolor Wisconsin 2020 Award Winners Announced

Racine, WI December 16, 2020

Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director

Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.

Racine Art Museum Extends Run of Exhibitions

Racine, WI December 14, 2020

Council Sets Conditions For COPS Grant

Committee proposes 7 conditions for police department in order for city to accept federal grant.

Evers Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Health Care Workforce

Hintz Announces Office Staff Changes

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.

Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners

Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million in Grants Distributed to Wisconsin’s Live Music and Entertainment Venues

How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid

A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.

Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws

Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.

Racine Art Museum Holiday Art Competition Award Winners Announced

Racine, WI   November 19, 2020

Gov. Evers Announces $6.6 Million for Organizations Providing Out-of-School Care for Kids During Pandemic

Department of Revenue Collections, October FY2021 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Kids From Wisconsin Receives COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Award

Gov. Evers, DOA Secretary Brennan Announce 54 Awardees for the COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant Program

Milwaukee’s First Stage Receives COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Award

Gov. Evers Announces “Hope”Theme for 2020 Student Crafted Holiday Ornaments

Milwaukee County Board Approves $700,000 for Arts Organizations Impacted by COVID-19

Racine Art Museum Awarded COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant

Racine, WI November _, 2020

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announced as COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Recipient

Gov. Evers Announces Cultural Organization Grant Awardees

Gov. Evers Invests $10 Million in Wisconsin Nonprofits

Grants support nonprofit organizations providing critical services as COVID-19 continues surge in Wisconsin

DWD Employee Linda Preysz Receives Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

DWD also recognizes Honorable Mention recipient Geraldine Perry

Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes

Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.

The Foxconn Deal Was Never Real

The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.

Two years after Trump put a shovel in the ground, Wisconsin is still waiting on Foxconn to come through

Legislation to be heard relating to medical reports of persons killed/injured in officer involved incidents

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey October 13, 2020

Look for the Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs on I-94

Wisconsin DMV adds Saturday hours in Milwaukee

Locations, hours and safety measures improve opportunity to get identification needed to vote

Gov. Evers Announces nearly $50 million in COVID-19 Support for Wisconsinites

$47 million includes support for child care, healthcare navigators, food security, and energy and rental assistance

4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene

Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.

Gov. Evers Announces $8.3 Million for COVID-19 Testing at Wisconsin’s Private, Non-Profit, and Tribal Colleges and Universities

Step up and be counted in the 2020 Census

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Gov. Evers Seeking Nominations for Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

Gov. Evers, DOA Secretary Brennan Announce More Than $36 million for Public Infrastructure and Facility Projects

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

State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test

End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.

Cultural organization grant program aims to help financially-strapped arts providers

Gov. Evers Announces $5 million COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Program

There is still time to be counted in the 2020 Census

Troubling proposal seeks to harm cities that reduce funding for police

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey August 27, 2020

Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision

Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.

12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid

How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.

UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests

Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.

DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent

Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.

Residents encouraged to share their thoughts on City budget priorities

Ranell Washington joins WHEDA Board

Rep. Kalan Haywood II joins WHEDA Board

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights public health measures taken by the Milwaukee Health and Fire Departments, Department of Administration, Election Commission, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Council approves resolution seeking to provide greater broadband access throughout Milwaukee

Tichigan Lake Boat Access Closed For Improvements August 3-14

State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report

The review will determine whether the company is eligible for the tax credits.

Evers Orders $250 Million in Budget Cuts

Move comes after earlier call to slash $70 million, all due to pandemic’s economic downturn.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Cuts to State Spending Due to COVID-19

Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss broadband access throughout Milwaukee

Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions

New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.

Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance

Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.

Council effort to create lead-safe program moves forward

Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees

Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.5 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities