Government & Politics
Evers extends statewide mask mandate
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today extended the statewide face covering mandate through Nov. 21.
Evers fires DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman as unemployment claims backlog persists
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that he has asked for and received resignation from Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Caleb Frostman. Frostman’s resignation is effective immediately.
Milwaukee County defers accepting $15 million for youth detention center renovation
Milwaukee County has deferred accepting $15.2 million in state funding to develop a 32-bed secure residential center for non-serious...
Trump to provide Wisconsin $41 million in federal aid to address impact of violent protests in Kenosha
Wisconsin will receive $41 million in federal aid to address recent civil unrest and violent protests sparked by the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
WEDC to offer $1 million in microloans to Kenosha businesses impacted by violent protests
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will allocate $1 million to Kenosha businesses damaged during violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced today.
Kenosha mayor seeking $30 million in state aid to cover damages, rebuild after violent protests
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian has requested $30 million in state aid for properties damaged and destroyed during violent protests...
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Kenosha mayor seeking federal and state assistance for businesses damaged by violent protests
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian is seeking both federal and state assistance for businesses damaged and destroyed during violent protests in Kenosha over the past week.
DNC’s final night puts spotlight on Delaware, not Milwaukee
The virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention wrapped Thursday night with a scene quite different from what downtown Milwaukee had looked like most of the week.
Evers kicks off third night of virtual DNC as sole Wisconsin speaker
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers opened the third night of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention Wednesday as the only state elected official to appear during the two-hour primetime program.
Milwaukee gets a little more exposure during night two of virtual DNC
The second night of the 2020 virtual Democratic National Convention brought Milwaukee slightly more air time than the first.
