FEMA support will provide critical care to Wisconsinites in the Green Bay area Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending a 20-person team from the U.S. Navy to support Bellin Health’s COVID-19 response in the Green Bay

During a press conference today in which incoming Mayor Cavalier Johnson was joined by the Milwaukee Police Department, Office of Violence Prevention, WI Department of Transportation, the Milwaukee Department of Public Works, and community groups including Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Sherman Park Community Association, Next Door Foundation,

We provided unmodified audit opinions on the State of Wisconsin’s FY 2020-21 financial statements. These financial statements are included in the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which is prepared by the Department of Administration (DOA). We report three significant deficiencies in internal control related to information technology security at DOA,

We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2020-21 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position increased from $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2020, to $6.0 billion as of June 30, 2021. A decline in revenue from tuition and auxiliary operations was

Study Shows Year-long Impact of President Biden Economic Investments   MADISON, Wis. — President Biden and Democrats’ American Rescue Plan has defined the past year for working families across Wisconsin, as Governor Evers directed funding to support economic recovery for small businesses, local entertainment and tourism industries, and rural communities.

MADISON — Tourist towns along the Lake Michigan shoreline love to proclaim the giant body of water “Unsalted and Shark-Free.” The slogan is plastered on t-shirts, magnets and bumper stickers — but, according to a new study, only one of those claims holds water. Combined, the Great Lakes make up

MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin today applauded the decision by the Oneida County Jail to reverse its policy that had banned incarcerated people from receiving physical mailed correspondence. The decision was made after the ACLU called the practice a violation of the First Amendment rights of incarcerated people and

Madison, WI– Main Street Alliance and Live Event Venues across Wisconsin are celebrating the announcement this AM by the office of Gov. Tony Evers of 204 event venues across Wisconsin receiving $27 million in grant support. The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hurt many industries across our state but none more than businesses who’s

BELMONT — Gov. Tony Evers awarded more than $27 million in grants to 204 event venues and live event small businesses throughout the state as part of his $140 million investment to support Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries. “These businesses play a critical role in building a strong economy as they bring

This week, local news outlets across the country continued to report on the many benefits of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including repairing and rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges, and airports, replacing lead pipes and service lines, improving access to affordable, high-speed internet, strengthening resilience to climate change, creating good-paying,

MADISON, Wis. – As part of its ongoing efforts to raise investor awareness, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued an investor advisory discussing Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a relatively new blockchain-based set of financial services gaining popularity and acceptance. The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies is one of the main drivers

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, in partnership with Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), announced the implementation of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) for the Silver Alert program. WEAs can now be sent for certain Silver Alert cases. “Wisconsin DOJ and law enforcement agencies across the state are committed to

[Waukesha, WI] – Governor Tony Evers has officially received a complaint to remove Milwaukee DA John Chisholm from office for his role in allowing the man responsible for the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack to remain out on bail. Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement on the complaint, demanding that Evers take action:  

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announces the addition of Kathy Griese to the position of Director of Economic Development. In this role, Kathy will oversee Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Access Capital for Greater Oshkosh along with entrepreneurial support and project facilitation. Kathy’s position will