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Governor Walker Announces Plan to Name Future Milwaukee State Office Building After Vel Phillips, Civil Rights Pioneer & Former Wisconsin Secretary of State
The new building will replace the current Milwaukee State Office Building at 6th and Wells Street.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting
Wisconsin's Constitution doesn't allow sports betting, but that could change.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Announces Winner of the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
Ms. Stanford Taylor was honored at a ceremony in the Senate Parlor at the State Capitol this afternoon.
May 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Village of West Baraboo Repayment
"After more than a year of trying to work this out with the DOT, I am happy taxpayers in West Baraboo will have the funds returned."
May 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Audit Shows Big Problems at State Fair Park
Management issues, revenue shortfalls, contracts not tracked, environmental laws violated.
May 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Special Interests Governor
Average citizens don't count when Walker and Republicans decide environmental policy.
Apr 29th, 2018 by James Rowen
Governor Walker Signs Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Plan
Welfare reform a key item on the Governor’s Ambitious Agenda for 2018
Apr 10th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million Available in Grants for TEACH Educational Technology Training for Teachers and Librarians
School districts and libraries encouraged to apply by May 4 deadline
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why We Need a State Treasurer
The referendum to eliminate position will give more power to governor.
Apr 1st, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Governor Walker Announces 2018 Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business
17 Women Business Owners from Across Wisconsin to Receive Awards
Mar 30th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Investing in Rural Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Bill Helping Rural Community Libraries
"We were proud to increase funding for TEACH by $22.5 million in this budget."
Mar 14th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Chief of Staff Rich Zipperer to the Public Service Commission, Eric Schutt as Chief of Staff
Zipperer has served in the Governor’s Office since September 2012 and as chief of staff since September 2015.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Meagan Wolfe Selected as Elections Commission Administrator
Wolfe, who has been assistant administrator since April 2017, will begin work immediately.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Ellen Nowak will begin her role as Department of Administration (DOA) secretary on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Financial Report Confirms Wisconsin Ended Last Fiscal Year with a $579 Million Surplus
Wisconsin has ended every year with a budget surplus under Governor Walker
Feb 14th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Secretary Dan Meyer today announced new leadership appointments at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
These appointments will be effective Monday, February 19, 2018.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Moving Downtown Offices
Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee State Office Building Plan Offers Savings for Taxpayers
Sale of current office will spur economic development
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge
Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Nominations Sought for the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Award
Governor Scott Walker urges state workers to nominate women who are making a difference in state government.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl Endorses Matt Flynn for 2018 Gubernatorial Race
"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Wisconsin Works for Everyone: Governor Walker Calls for Special Session on Welfare Reform
"We want to remove barriers to work and make it easier to get a job, while making sure public assistance is available for those who truly need it."
Jan 18th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Calls on Legislature to Pass Bipartisan Reform for Wisconsin’s Juvenile Corrections System in 2018
"We’re dedicated to improving long-term outcomes for both juveniles and our staff working at these facilities."
Jan 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
DNR Supports Park Land for Private Golfing?
Kohler would get state park land along the lakefront for its private golf course.
Jan 13th, 2018 by James Rowen
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 19, 2017
Dec 19th, 2017 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Nine state businesses win 2017 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
Top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses were recognized for their success at annual MARKETPLACE conference
Dec 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Announces $15 Million Available in Grants for Rural School Districts to Upgrade Technology
Fiscal year 2018 grants are available to rural school districts that have 16 or fewer students per square mile.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs State Leasing Bill into Law
It is Act 132.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs Government Leasing Transparency Bill Into Law
AFP-backed law will improve transparency and protect taxpayers
Dec 8th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
WILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Senator Carpenter Introduces Bill to End Miller Park Tax
"Ending the Miller Park tax is one thing in which I think we can all agree."
Oct 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Resolution reevaluating employment age moves forward
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - October 30, 2017
Oct 30th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Governor Walker Invites Students to Decorate the State Capitol Christmas Tree
Ornaments symbolizing the Capitol building and its 100th birthday will be displayed on the 2017 State Capitol Christmas Tree.
Oct 27th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Three “Confronting Mass Incarceration” Book Events Conclude with Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
The events, sponsored by Milwaukee Turners, Boswell Books, and other partners, are free and open to the public.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Milwaukee Turners
State Won’t Meet Prison Rape Guidelines
Walker commission rejects improvements, kicks issue to long-range study.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wisconsin Ends Fiscal Year 2017 with $579 Million Surplus
Second largest closing balance since 2000
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Authors, panels to discuss mass incarceration issues
“Confronting Mass Incarceration” is the theme behind a series of upcoming discussions and presentations.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Turners
Matt Moroney Named Strategic Economic Initiatives Director
Wisconn Valley Special Session bill creates new project position at DOA focusing on economic development
Sep 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Andrew Hitt to Serve as Judicial Selection Advisory Committee Chair
Andrew Hitt currently serves as partner and chief operating officer of Michael Best Strategies, LLC, and senior counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP, where he is a senior member of the firm’s government and regulatory law team.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Bucks Top Off New Arena
4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebratory Topping Off Ceremony Held at New Bucks Arena
The new state-of-the-art Bucks arena is currently 55 percent complete and will open in the fall of 2018.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks
10 Tough Questions About Foxconn Deal
Why legislators are squirming about whether to vote for it.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Signs Koch-Backed Anti-Regulation Law
State agencies now have less power to protect environment, consumer rights, public health.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Announces $840,000 Coastal Resilience Grant for Lake Michigan Communities
The new project will support efforts to map shoreline recession to improve hazard planning and provide guidance on options to protect coastal property.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs REINS Act into Law at Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
Senate Bill 15 makes several changes to the administrative rulemaking process.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Declares a State of Emergency for 17 Wisconsin Counties
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding."
Jul 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State of Emergency
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding.”
Jul 13th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces $2.4 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities
Recipients for this year’s grants were recommended by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Council.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Don’t Give Away Acres of State Park
State allowing for-profit golf course to take over public land on Lake Michigan.
Jun 29th, 2017 by James Rowen
Governor Walker Promotes Wisconsin Veteran-Owned Businesses as Part of #WIVetBiz Day
Approximately 11 percent of all businesses in the state, or 65,000, are veteran-owned.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Milwaukee-area auto dealer reprimanded
Odometer violations resulted in three-week suspension
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker Announces Winner of 34th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
The annual award is given in honor of Virginia Hart, Wisconsin’s first female cabinet member.
May 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Lobbyist Governors Loved
The late Bill Gerrard was part of “permanent government” voters decry.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee County Fixes GO Pass
Fees and new requirements for free ride program with huge cost overruns.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Resolution by Ald. Zielinski seeks tougher laws for violent offenders
Additional legislation would direct DOA to create emergency assistance plan for city employees who are on the job
Mar 28th, 2017 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Drunk Driving Law’s Annual Cost $20 Million?
Walker, Corrections won’t estimate cost of longer prison time for offenders.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Governor Walker Boosts Government Transparency with Executive Action
Since 2011, Governor Walker’s office has released more than 6,000,000 pages of records in response to 922 public records requests.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Keep Government Public Notices In Print
Bill would end this, leaving no third party check whether all notices published.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Rusty Cunningham
One Wisconsin Now Calls on Gov. Scott Walker to Host Wisconsin Town Hall
After Endless Invite-Only, Lobbyist-Riddled Events, Walker Tells Electeds at CPAC ‘Do What I Say, Not What I Do’
Feb 23rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
State Budget Outlook Improves
Revenue higher, spending lower than prior projections but debt is deferred.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.
Jan 28th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Governor Walker Announces $6 Million Expansion and Renovation of State Fair Park’s Cream Puff Pavilion
The expansion will allow for better visitor space inside the pavilion.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Calls on State Legislature to Pass Rural Broadband Expansion Bill
Proposed legislation invests an additional estimated $35.5 million in broadband expansion efforts over the next three years
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development
Nov 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Stockbridge-Munsee Urgently Calls Upon Governor Walker to Fairly Enforce State Gaming Compacts
It appears the Administration is applying different criteria to different tribes when considering the expansion of gaming in Wisconsin.
Oct 19th, 2016 by Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Documents From Political Corruption Investigation Reveal Gov. Walker’s Allies Intentionally Made Baseless Claims of Voter Fraud to Question Election Results
Actions Show ‘Utter Contempt for Our Democracy’
Sep 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
State Tax Collections Come Up Short
New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Governor Walker Authorizes Additional Measures to Prevent Potential Gas and Diesel Shortages
Changes allow transport of heavier loads of petroleum products
Sep 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker Announces New Broadband Contract Saving $8 Million Annually
Increases broadband capacity on BadgerNet Converged Network for government and educational entities
Sep 6th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Linda Seemeyer to Lead the Department of Health Services
Linda Seemeyer will begin on August 22, 2016.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Leads State Efforts to Aid Northern Wisconsin Recovery
Governor Walker also requested a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment as the first important step to requesting federal disaster assistance.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Lobbyists, Republican Donors Central to Gov. Walker Closed-Door ‘Listening Sessions’
‘Are Walker’s Agencies Using Citizens’ Personal Government Data to Select Attendees?’ Asks One WI Now
Jul 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Appoints Ivan Gamboa to Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Hales Corners.
May 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Rep. Barca Statement on Voting Systems Outage
Rep. Barca also called for a full investigation and report from the Department of Administration and Department of Transportation on the outages.
Apr 1st, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Appoints New Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications
Jablonski’s appointment will be effective April 18, 2016.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Launch of Agency Performance Dashboards Website
New website focuses on improving transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness
Mar 16th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Five Years After Act 10
Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Governor Scott Walker Announces Grants Available for TEACH Educational Technology Teacher Training
Grants for fiscal year 2016 are available to consortia of three or more eligible school districts.
Mar 3rd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Seeks Nominations for the 33rd Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
Virginia Hart was Wisconsin’s first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Shankland Responds to Release of Gov. Walker’s Receipts from State after Failed White House Bid
"Given that the Department of Administration has released receipts, I hope this means the governor will consider supporting the Wisconsin Taxpayer Protection Act."
Jan 25th, 2016 by Katrina Shankland
What Powerball Losers Pay For
Those losing $2 lottery tickets pay for property tax relief -- and quite a few other things.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
A Tough Year for Transparency
State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
