Dept. of City Development: City of Milwaukee proposes new funding to create safer streets and vibrant public spaces
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will consider amendments to Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TIDs) 56 and 84. Together, these amendments will provide $33 million to fund transformative projects in the
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to fix Greenfield zip code issue
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 8753, to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. This legislation would mandate that the U.S. Postal Service
MATC: Winter commencement, Saturday Dec. 14; Milwaukee County Exec Crowley to keynote
At 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, Milwaukee Area Technical College will host its 2024 Winter Commencement at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. More than 1,000 students are eligible to receive their associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship diplomas and adult high school diplomas. In addition,
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Tax pain begins at the local level
From additional sales taxes to “special assessments” to property assessments, a notable share of your tax burden begins at the local level. Mayors, city/town/village councils, county boards, school boards and more all have a direct impact on your life, yet
Gov. Evers: Order flags to half-staff in honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #247 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 14, 2024, in honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, who
Gov. Evers: With DNR announce 2025 Urban Forestry Program grant recipients
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Urban Forestry (UF) Grant Program recipients for the 2025 grant year. In addition to helping fund projects consistent with state and national goals for
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Wood County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. The new judge will complete a term ending
Vista Sands Solar: Project receives approval from state regulators
[Portage County, WI] – Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) announced the approval of Doral’s Vista Sands Solar project, located near the towns of Plover and Grant in Portage County, Wisconsin. The proposed solar project is the largest of
FRI News Summary: Troupis knocks Kaul for “lawfare” in false electors case
TOP STORIES Troupis lashes out at ‘lawfare’ after court appearance in Wisconsin fake electors case… [ex-judge/Trump atty. Troupis] was the only one of the three defendants to appear in person at the hearing. [Chesebro, Roman] appeared by phone. … All
MTEA: Leaders call on Gov. Evers to prioritize public schools in state budget
MILWAUKEE – Today, MTEA leaders sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers imploring him to prioritize robust investments in Wisconsin public schools in his 2025-27 state budget. Read the letter below. Download a pdf HERE. Dear Governor Evers, We are writing to
Opportunity Wisconsin: President-elect Trump: Grocery prices will stay up, corporate taxes will go down
MADISON, Wis. – Bad news for anyone tired of sticker shock at the grocery store: President-elect Donald Trump is already backing down from his promise to lower food prices. But if you’re a large, successful corporation, you can expect to
Dane County Exec Agard: Applauds Wisconsin’s innovative Medicaid housing program as a “game-changer”
MADISON – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrated Wisconsin’s groundbreaking initiative to address housing insecurity through Medicaid, starting February 1, 2025. This new Medicaid Housing Benefit will provide housing support services to Medicaid members experiencing housing instability and affected
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Urges action on NDO reform after DOJ report finds abuses
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the use of non-disclosure orders (NDOs) against Members of Congress, congressional staff, and members of the
Sen. Cabral-Guevara and Rep. Allen: Transparency, taxes, and referendums
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) announced plans to introduce a bill in January requiring more information be provided to taxpayers when they vote on referendums to increase their taxes. Currently, referendums must report
Troupis says Kaul should be ‘ashamed’ over false electors prosecution
Jim Troupis said Dem AG Josh Kaul should be “ashamed of himself” for seeking to prosecute him and two other former Donald Trump aides for their role in the 2020 fake electors scheme.