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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
What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?
Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Supervisor Romo West Extends Gratitude for Heroin and Opiate Town Hall
Meeting to be Held at 5:30 p.m. Today at Italian Conference Center
Nov 16th, 2015 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Town hall meeting focused on heroin and opiates problem
Monday, November 16, 2015, 5:30PM-8:30PM (program at 6:15PM)
Nov 13th, 2015 by Michael Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Barca, Lassa Invite Bipartisan Support for WEDC Replacement
Speaker Vos Agrees State Needs New Model for Jobs Agency
Nov 11th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance
Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public
Nov 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Council approves 2016 budget focused on public safety, libraries and jobs
News release from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Michael Murphy
Assembly Republicans Take Next Step in Agenda to Usher in a New Era of Corruption
Republicans Pass Legislation Dismantling 100 Year Old Civil Service System, Opening the Door to Cronyism and Corruption
Oct 27th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Gov. Walker Did Have Secret Email System
Report shows state business conducted through 300 personal emails, confirms Urban Milwaukee story.
Oct 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Delays Repaying Taxpayers for his Campaign Bills
Governor Walker’s campaign expenses this year totaled over $125,000 and he has only repaid $57, 863.
Oct 9th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
The Republican Spoils System
The bill to kill civil service aims to create a one-party government, from top to bottom.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Will Dismantle Civil Service
The result will replace hiring and promotions by merit with political appointments.
Oct 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
Street Closing on Arena Agenda
Murphy makes appointments to WCD board; City to retain naming rights for garage
Sep 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Barca, Lassa Propose New Model for Economic Development
Hybrid Agency Would Replace Failed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Sep 15th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land
Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
How Walker Wasted Pricey Legal Help
He ignored $2.2 million report concluding Kenosha casino had no legal risks.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions
Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Drug Testing Law In Legal Limbo
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Will Walker Kill Government Accountability Board?
He risks having a new, untried agency run 2016 spring and fall presidential elections.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?
Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Signs 2015-2017 State Budget, Lowers Property Taxes Again
Today, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-2017 State Budget into law, keeping his promise to lower the tax burden for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Walker Aides Pushed for Loan, Now in Default
Records detail VIP treatment of Walker campaign donor William Minahan.
Jun 29th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Clean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Walker Action Restricts Public Records
Administration claims records of staff's preliminary analysis should be withheld. Critics argue that's illegal and makes governor less transparent than legislators.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Christa Westerberg
DNR Scientist Cuts Bigger Than Predicted?
Walker's budget could also cut LTE staff in DNR's science bureau.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden
State Capitol Update
A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”.
May 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Erpenbach Motion to Require Audit of DOA Info Tech Funds
The motion failed along party lines.
May 14th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
GOP cuts recycling while boosting Walker’s office pay
Taxpayers continue to shoulder the burden of Governor's presidential campaign
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Don’t Change UW System’s Governance
There’s already an exodus of top faculty concerned about ending tenure.
Apr 12th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Who Is Running The Ship?
While Walker campaigns for president, it's not clear who is running state government.
Mar 19th, 2015 by John Torinus
Freedom of Information Council Gives ‘Opee’ Awards
Big loser was state Department of Administration; one winner was Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
Mar 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
The Quick-Law Governor
Countless sweeping changes have been proposed almost overnight, with no study, no rationale and no known author.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Hintz presses DOA Secretary on Budget, “Scoop and Toss” Delay of Debt Payments
"Gov. Walker’s bad budgeting has created a $2.2 billion shortfall and the resulting crisis budget..."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
“We Could Do a Lot More Outreach.”
UW System President Ray Cross discusses how an independently managed UW System might work.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Mike Flaherty
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes
Feb 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Under Republicans, Wisconsin Continues to Face Staggering Budget and Jobs Deficit
Walker and Legislative Republicans Prioritize Politics over Economic Opportunity
Jan 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Gov. Walker turns away thousands of good-paying jobs, millions of new tourists by rejecting Kenosha casino project
Lack of Leadership Costs Wisconsin Thousands of Jobs
Jan 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Announces Non-Concurrence with Bureau of Indian Affairs on Kenosha Casino
Today, Governor Scott Walker informed the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) at the Department of Interior (DOI) of his non-concurrence with their determination on the proposed casino project.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Zepnick Proposes Middle Class Tax Cuts and a Fair and Responsible Transportation Funding
State Representative Josh Zepnick announced a plan today that would offer middle class tax cuts along with a fair and responsible transportation funding plan.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
State Prisons Reducing Use of Solitary Confinement?
New policy outlined by state official says prisoner "segregation" not effective for disciplining or rehabilitating inmates.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
The Rise in Income Inequality
The problem is national, but choices made by Walker and the Republicans may widen or reduce it in Wisconsin
Dec 8th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Rep. Barca Statement on Expected Budget Deficit
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement on the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s 2015-2017 state fiscal report issued today
Nov 20th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Transportation budget recommendations submitted
Request calls for a wide range of investments and new funding approaches
Nov 14th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
State Falls Behind on Energy Conservation
Walker administration is years behind in enacting new energy conservation standards for buildings. Second in a series.
Sep 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Judge Derek Mosley’s 160-Year-Old Home
The municipal judge's home is unique -- just one of just 38 in town built before the Civil War.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Marc Marotta’s Mequon McMansion
The Foley lawyer and Bradley Center chairman will be helping taxpayers see the wisdom of building a new NBA arena.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Report: Wisconsin Receives an “A-“ in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending
Wisconsin Highlighted as Most Improved State in the Nation
Apr 8th, 2014 by WISPIRG Foundation
