Department of 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

UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”

Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.

Foxconn Will Make 10K Ventilators

Partnering with Medtronic, they will be manufactured at Mount Pleasant site.

Council passes resolution seeking Juneteenth Day become a federal holiday

Council passes resolution seeking greater accountability for officers involved in homicides

Gov. Evers Announces $200 Million “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” Program

Will Evictions, Home Foreclosures Rise?

State moratorium on both has expired, experts expect surge in problems.

State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid

Funding from the CARES Act will go offset COVID-19 related expenses.

State Creates Pandemic Rent Assistance Program

Gov. Evers is using Cares Act funds to help low-income residents pay for housing.

Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

Committee to take up resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Council members introduce resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

Evers Orders Budget Cuts

State losing billions in revenue due to the economic shutdown.

Foxconn Squeezes Evers

Demands $45 million from the state and for what? Probably nothing.

Foxconn Says It Earned Tax Credits

But state officials challenged Foxconn's eligibility in 2019, will review employment claims.

Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax

District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.

Local Governments Partner with the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee to Provide Temporary Shelter for Residents with Housing Instability as Part of COVID-19 Response

Evers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment

Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.

Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools

Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.

Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals

What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?

Gov. Evers Appoints Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?

“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.

Building Commission Approves Projects, Gov. Evers Applauds Approval for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth

Department of Revenue Collections, January FY2020

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)

Gov. Evers Announces Award of $2 Million of Community Development Block Grant-CLOSE Funds to Racine County

Wisconsin Center Expansion Project Receives Milwaukee Common Council approval to receive moral obligation bonds from the state

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Nicholson Proposal to Coordinate City, County, MPS Services Adopted

"ONE Milwaukee" Initiative Will Bridge Infrastructure Gaps and Align Services to Improve Outcomes for Residents

Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future

Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.

No New State Office Building Until 2022?

Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

State Office Building Gets Boost

Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.

Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income

Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.

Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin

Nationwide homelessness is increasing. Meanwhile, state lawmakers argue over funding to combat the issue.

Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security

Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.

Department of Revenue Collections, December FY2020 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)

Second Round of VW Transit Capital Assistance Grants Available