Public Comment Period Open for WisDOT 2022 ADA Transition Plan

Public Comment Period Open for WisDOT 2022 ADA Transition Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake’s Statement on CDC’s COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine Recommendations

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake’s Statement on CDC’s COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine Recommendations

“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that eligible Wisconsinites will soon have additional protection against COVID-19 with the approval of COVID-19 bivalent boosters."

WEC Response to DOJ Election Related Charges

WEC Response to DOJ Election Related Charges

Racine County resident Harry Wait charged with election fraud.

Marquette University Dean Piloting Faculty in Residence Program in Fall 2022

Marquette University Dean Piloting Faculty in Residence Program in Fall 2022

The vision for the Faculty in Residence program is for faculty participants to serve as a clear and visible presence to help deepen integration and a more holistic student experience at Marquette

Union Grove Man Charged with Election Fraud

Union Grove Man Charged with Election Fraud

“The Wisconsin Department of Justice is committed to ensuring that the integrity of our elections is protected from alleged intentional violations of the law,” said AG Josh Kaul.

Young Leaders Encouraged To Apply for Openings on the Milwaukee Youth Council

Young Leaders Encouraged To Apply for Openings on the Milwaukee Youth Council

The Youth Council has 17 members, one from each of the city’s 15 aldermanic districts and two at-large members. Currently, there are vacancies for districts 1,3,5,7,8,9,10,12,14,15 and one at-large spot.

Mayor Selects Jerrel Kruschke to Lead Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works

Mayor Selects Jerrel Kruschke to Lead Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works

Kruschke, who has worked in city government since 2007, has served as interim Commissioner for the past several months.

MPS Foundation Executive Director Departs

MPS Foundation Executive Director Departs

Foundation Seeks New Leader; Wendell Willis Takes New Role with Local Initiative

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Predatory Payday Loan Companies and Fraudsters Thrive Among Uneven Laws and Stolen Data, New BBB Study Finds

Predatory Payday Loan Companies and Fraudsters Thrive Among Uneven Laws and Stolen Data, New BBB Study Finds

Posing as payday loan companies and debt collectors, scammers arm themselves with stolen information to convince consumers to hand over bank account information and cash

Wisconsin DOJ Supports Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities

Wisconsin DOJ Supports Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities

The new federal rule to regulate ghost guns—issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)—will require that buyers pass background checks before purchasing weapons parts kits, and that law enforcement officers can trace self-made guns that are later used in a crime.

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

“Rev-Up MKE” Finalists Will Compete to Bring New Businesses to the Near West Side

Finalists begin preparations for live-pitch event on September 14