Appointed Secretary designee of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions in January 2019 by Governor Tony Evers.
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After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock
Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%
All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error
Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock
City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest
Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’
Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Endangered?
Trump administration fired entire staff running federal energy assistance program.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant
President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.
May 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work
But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant
Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight
Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget
DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Report Says Information Lacking on How State Spent Federal Pandemic Funds
Legislative Audit Bureau calls for transparency on decision making by Evers administration.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators
A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance
'We're getting calls like crazy,' says Milwaukee County official.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Coastal Communities Get Over $1.4M in Grants
Grants are intended to build sustainable coastal communities.
Jul 9th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site
Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Compounds Student Debt Crisis
64% of Wisconsin’s 2018 graduates had debt, averaging $31,705 per person.
May 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
