Wisconsin State Agency 101s

Agency 101: Department of Financial Institutions

Agency 101: Department of Financial Institutions

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Department of Financial Institutions regulates Wisconsin’s state chartered financial institutions, securities brokers and ...
Agency 101: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Agency 101: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was created by 2011 Wisconsin Act 7 to replace the former Department of Commerce. ...
Agency 101: Department of Workforce Development

Agency 101: Department of Workforce Development

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was has been around going back to 1911, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics became the ...
Agency 101: Department of Corrections

Agency 101: Department of Corrections

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Department of Corrections’ 2021-2023 budget was set at $2,389,166,900 and has over 10,000 employees statewide. The largest ...
Agency 101: Department of Justice

Agency 101: Department of Justice

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Department of Justice represents the state of Wisconsin in legal matters, provides support to local law enforcement, and ...
Agency 101: Department of Natural Resources

Agency 101: Department of Natural Resources

Click here for a printable version of our report or read the full version below. State Agency Fast Facts:  The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is headquartered in Madison, but has regional offices around the state. The Department has ...