Department of Financial Institutions

Nominations Are Now Open for 2018 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award

Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2018.

Another Brad Schimel Blunder: Attorney General’s Pick to Run Office of School Safety Stands to Personally Profit From Fund She Oversees

‘Looks Like an All Around Sleazy Deal’

Governor Walker Announces $56,664 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

"These financial literacy grants will help thousands of students to broaden their personal financial knowledge..."

Check Candidates’ Stance on Open Records

If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?

Boss Vos Paying Caucus Member Kerkman for Side Businesses the Last Five Years

Unpublicized Arrangement Raises Enormous Red Flags

Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award

Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."

Second Walker Official Opposes Him

Ex-Director of Financial Institutions say he was pushed to meet with lobbyists, avoid public records.

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Ellen Nowak will begin her role as Department of Administration (DOA) secretary on Monday, March 5, 2018.

Governor Walker Honors 18 Recipients of 2017 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony

"Financial literacy is an important skill for everyone to learn."

Team Screnock = Team Walker

Michael Screnock Worked to Defend Gov. Scott Walker’s Agenda in Court, Now Team Walker Campaigns for Screnock’s Supreme Court Race

Governor Walker Honors 18 with 2017 Financial Literacy Award

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony at the Capitol later this year.

Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation

Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

WWIG is also pleased to announce its new leadership for this year's Board of Directors.

Georgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission

Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.

Governor Walker Unveils $11.1 Million in Small Business Financing

Which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide.

Legislators’ Choice: Common Sense Protections of Students or Gov. Walker’s Way

Walker Plan to Gut Student Protection From Predatory For Profit Colleges Up for Vote Before State Legislature’s Budget Committee

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens

Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.

Governor Walker Appoints Jay Risch to Serve as Department of Financial Institutions Secretary

Mr. Risch will begin his new duties at DFI on March 6, 2017.

Governor Walker Appoints Lon Roberts to the Public Service Commission

Mr. Roberts’ effective start date at the PSC will be March 6, 2017.

Sen. Taylor blasts MOU targeting Sherman Park funding

“It is fiscally irresponsible to squander state taxpayer dollars.”

City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea

But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.

City’s $1 House Program Criticized

Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.

Governor Walker Honors 15 with 2016 Financial Literacy Award

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony at the Capitol later this year.

Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park

Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016

Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit

Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development

Governor Walker Announces University of Wisconsin Credit Union Membership Changes, Launch of Higher Education Planning Website

Gov. Walker also announced the official launch of DFI’s “Look Forward to Your Future” website.

Senator Johnson’s Multi-Millionaire Madness Bracket Challenge

Senator Johnson has left behind a trail of suspect choices and shady deals.

No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest

Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.

Governor Walker Announced $152,000 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

DPI conducted the initial review of the 51 applicants from throughout the state, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations.

Open Records Law Still Under Siege

Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.

New State Law Helps Debt Collectors

Makes it easy for debt buyers to target consumers with poorly documented claims.

Craig Wood Stove Freedom and Credit Union Modernization Bills Signed into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed into law two bills authored by Representative David Craig.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law

Acts 154 - 199.

Governor Scott Walker Announces 2015 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Walker’s Secretive Governing Style

Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.

Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!

State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.

Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?

Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.

Bills Would Encourage Predatory Lawsuits Against WI Consumers

Would Encourage Out-of-State Debt Buyers to Sue Consumers for Debt They May Not Owe

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms

Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Appointments

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative appointments:

Adams announces support for “Higher Education Lower Debt” bill

Dan Adams, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District, stated his support for AB498.