Joel Brennan

Brennan Campaign Names Former State Party Executive Director Sarah Abel as Campaign Manager

Joel Brennan Details Plan to Defend Our Democracy From Trumps Push for Federal Control

Former Milwaukee Mayor and U.s. Ambassador Tom Barrett Endorses Joel Brennan for Governor

Joel Brennan Announces Wisconsin Accountability Commission to Document ICE Enforcement Abuses; Vows to Hold ICE Accountable as Governor

Joel Brennan Statement on Tom Tiffany’s Refusal to Watch Minneapolis Video

Joel Brennan Raises More Than Half Million Dollars in Just Three Weeks for Gubernatorial Campaign

Impressive Haul Establishes Brennan as a Standout Candidate Earning Quick Support from Wisconsin Donors

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

“I’ll be a governor who will stand up to Trump’s dysfunction and be laser focused on improving the lives of people across our state.”

Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center

Modernized and Expanded Home for Milwaukee Rep Features Three State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces Including a Transformable Theater for Broadway-Scale Productions, a Dedicated Education and Engagement Center, and Increased Accessibility

10 Local Leaders Going to Harvard for Young American Leaders Program

Governor’s budget recommendations provide a first step to address public safety challenges in Milwaukee

Move Forward MKE Coalition Honored by Wisconsin Policy Forum for Securing Local Revenue Reform to Avert Fiscal Cliff

Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce recognized for public-private sector partnership and cooperation

Gov. Evers Announces $18 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Pay Water Bills

Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $27 Million in Grants to Event Venues and Live Event Small Businesses

Gov. Evers, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $14 Million in Grants to Movie Theaters, Summer Camps, and Minor League Sports Teams

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $200 Million for Wisconsin Communities Through ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Funds ensure local communities can invest in unique needs toward ensuring economic recovery

Gov. Evers Awards $15 Million in Grants to Local Tourism Organizations

Gov. Evers Unveils $75 Million in Grants to Support Equitable Economic Recovery and Diverse Business Investment

Governor’s investments toward diverse, equitable economic recovery now total $125 million

Gov. Evers Announces $250 Million for New Grant Programs to Help Wisconsin Communities Rebound and Build Long-Term Economic Recovery

Neighborhood Investment Fund and Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment grant programs will provide funding for transformational projects

Gov. Evers Announces Vaccine Clinics, Encourages State Workers and Families to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccination is key to protecting employees and their families from Delta variant

Gov. Evers Awards $50 Million in Beyond the Classroom Grants

Includes $500,000 awarded for technical assistance to out-of-school nonprofits

Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million to Support Wisconsin’s Tourism Industry through Local Tourism Investment Projects

Gov. Evers Announces More than $22 Million of Public Infrastructure Grants to Wisconsin Municipalities

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payment of Internet Bills

Gov. Evers, Oneida Nation Chairman Hill Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Gov. Evers Announces $1.4 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $140 Million for Wisconsin’s Tourism and Entertainment Industries

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

Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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

WDVA to Host Virtual Roundtables on Supporting Veterans

Attendees to Discuss Future Funding of WDVA Programs, Benefits, Services

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

AG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference

November 23, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

Second Round of VW Transit Capital Assistance Grants Available

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 60 New Assistant Attorney Positions throughout State

These positions were allocated throughout the state based on requests made by the county district attorneys, with 56 Wisconsin counties receiving a total of 64.95 new positions.

Forging New Frontiers in AI Education – Diercks Hall Opens at MSOE

The 65,536-square-foot building, located at 1025 N. Milwaukee St., was made possible with a $34 million gift from MSOE alumnus Dwight Diercks and his wife Dian and features an NVIDIA GPU-powered supercomputer.

Discovery World Announces Bryan Wunar as New President and CEO

A native of Joliet, Illinois, Bryan has received multiple awards in STEM education, including being named one of the “Most influential People in STEM” by the National Afterschool Association.

Gov. Evers Announces $100,000 Coastal Grant for Green Bay

"This grant for the City of Green Bay means more opportunities for everyone to recreate and appreciate the beach at the Bay Beach Amusement Park, and I believe will be economically beneficial to the entire region."

Gov. Evers Announces Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Press Release: Secretary-designee Joel Brennan Responds to Foxconn Statement

Governor-elect Evers Announces Key Cabinet Appointments

"I’ve said all along that my goal is to build a Wisconsin where people come together to invest in a brighter future for everyone..."

Discovery World Names John Emmerich Interim President

Organization to launch search for President and CEO to replace Joel Brennan.

ALL DAY TOMORROW – Free Bus Rides, Free Stickers and Free Admission

Take Your Kid on the Bus Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Black Arts Fest MKE and Discovery World Double the Savings for August

Purchasers buying festival tickets online get FREE Admission to Discovery World

Northwestern Mutual Invests $600,000 in Discovery World Expansion

Funds will advance the organization’s educational initiatives and community impact

SHARP Literacy Announces First Public Fundraising Campaign to Help Meet the Demand for School Programs

SHARP Literacy helps K4 through fifth grade students build reading, writing and researching skills.

Kooky Cooky House Opens at The Domes Saturday

’60s-’70s Milwaukee Attraction Recreated as Indoor Exhibit

Discovery World Plans Major Investments on Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Project to break ground on October 10.

Sci-Fi Family Day Invades Discovery World with Returning Favorites and Brand New Experiences!

The event takes place on Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Bus Rides, Free Stickers and Free Admission – Take Your Kid on the Bus Day Features Something for Everyone

Families across Milwaukee County can leave their cars, minivans and SUVs at home on Saturday, September 23rd

Discovery World Plans Major Investments on Milwaukee’s Lakefront

The first phase of the project features a 10,000 square foot expansion that will be located on Discovery World’s north lawn.

Learn to Love Your Great Lakes with Discovery World and Fund for Lake Michigan

Family-friendly event features fun and interactive educational experiences aimed at introducing our community’s connection to fresh water through local organizations.

Foundation continues Gifts to the Community with free admission to lakefront sites

The Foundation’s Gifts to the Community are being presented this year in partnership with Fund for Lake Michigan.

Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team

Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas

Greater Milwaukee Foundation announces free weekend at Discovery World, Oct. 3-4

All access, special activities await guests of the Foundation’s next Gift to the Community

Discovery World and Rockwell Automation Unveil Brand New Music Factory Exhibit

The Music Factory is designed to delight visitors of all ages and inspire children to explore careers in engineering and automation.

Planning and a Pint Series Takes on Lakefront Planning and Development

Please join the Urban Planning and Public Administration Chapters of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association onWednesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m

Mike Cudahy Steps Down as Co-Chair of Discovery World Board of Directors

Randy Crocker to serve as Board Chair.

Neighborhood House announces Jeff Martinka as its new Executive Director

Milwaukee native tapped to lead community center on Milwaukee’s West Side

Neighborhood House Executive Director Richard Cox announces retirement

Neighborhood House, which serves thousands of children, adults and families on Milwaukee’s west side, has announced the retirement of Executive Director Richard Cox at the end of April 2014.