Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Martin applauds County Board action to advance long-term senior services solution on Milwaukee’s northwest side
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin today applauded the County Board’s approval (15-2) of funding to continue planning for a long-term senior center solution serving Milwaukee’s northwest side. The resolution authorizes $100,000 for planning, design, and cost estimating work related to
Rep. Wied: Leads bipartisan letter urging federal assistance for Wisconsin flooding
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) led members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to President Donald J. Trump in support of the State of Wisconsin’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration and to
Dept. of Transportation: Governor Evers approves WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection improvements, Sun Prairie
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2,488,455 contract to reconstruct the WIS 19 and Westmount Drive intersection in Sun Prairie, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin June 1. Parisi Construction, LLC is the
Carthage College: Presents honorary degree to Robert Cornog
KENOSHA, Wis. – At its 2026 Commencement ceremony, Carthage College awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to trustee emeritus and retired Kenosha business leader Robert A. Cornog in recognition of his transformative leadership in manufacturing, higher education, and civic life.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Richland County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation, effective July 13, 2026. The new district attorney
Indivisible South Shore: Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11
MILWAUKEE — Indivisible South Shore is hosting an Education Forum with the seven major Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, June 11, at Bay View High School, 2751 S Lenox St., Milwaukee. The event is cosponsored by Grassroots North Shore.
Wisconsin Elections Commission: WEC sends letter to USPS and Congress regarding absentee ballot delivery
MADISON — On Wednesday, May 27, the Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed a letter to USPS and Wisconsin’s elected officials in Congress regarding the timely delivery of absentee ballots by mail during the 2026 Spring Election. It comes after the Commission
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Video: Wisconsin must choose red carpet over red tape | Ep. 1 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report
MADISON — WMC Foundation released the first episode of its new limited video series based on the foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report— highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the debut episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt Bauer sits
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisors Eckblad celebrates passage of resolution declaring solidarity with communities affected by ICE and honoring the example of Hennepin County, Minnesota
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Eckblad issued the following statement after the passing of a resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding his immediate release from federal custody, and calling for the protection of his constitutional due process rights. “Throughout the Trump Administration, we have witnessed state-sponsored violence of badly trained federal
Milwaukee County Board: Unanimously adopts resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution, authored by Supervisor Anne O’Connor, recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month. The resolution, introduced by Supervisors O’Connor, Shea, Martinez, Capriolo, Gómez-Tom, Vincent, Rolland, Wasserman, Bielinski, Logsdon, Martin, and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, recognizes
Rep. Knodl: Senate Democrats abandon hardworking Wisconsinites
Wisconsinites sent a clear message about the “Return the Surplus” package passed by the State Assembly on May 13. According to a recent Marquette Law School Poll, 80% of Wisconsin adults believed the surplus bill should have passed. Support crossed
Milwaukee County Board: Approves long-term lease to preserve and activate historic Trimborn Farm
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent today praised the Milwaukee County Board’s approval (15-2) of a long-term lease agreement for Trimborn Farm, a historic County-owned property in her district, that will be preserved, maintained, and opened to greater public use
Dane County Exec. Agard: Issues 2027 budget guidelines
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today released budget guidelines for the 2027 county budget, highlighting significant progress in the county’s financial outlook while emphasizing the need for continued fiscal discipline to protect the services residents count on.
Milwaukee County Board: Unanimously adopts Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell’s flood preparedness resolution
MILWAUKEE — In response to repeated catastrophic flooding across Milwaukee County communities, the Milwaukee County Board today unanimously adopted legislation authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell that calls for a more proactive, coordinated, and community-centered approach to flood prevention, emergency response, and public communication. The resolution comes in response
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Board adopts Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell resolution establishing joint city-county food access taskforce
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors today unanimously adopted legislation authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell establishing a Milwaukee City-County Joint Taskforce to Address the Food Access Crisis. The resolution comes as families across Milwaukee County continue facing growing barriers to accessing