Jason Calvi

Milwaukee

Political Reporter at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Husband. Father. Political reporter for @Fox6Now & FOX Local, covering battleground Wisconsin

Articles

MPS financial reports: deadline past, state funding at risk

6 days ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools had a Friday, May 30 deadline to turn in financial reports to the state. Millions of dollars for the school district could be on the line. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) The deadline has passed, but now neither MPS nor the state are talking. What we know: MPS’ 2024 audited financial report was originally due in December. MPS missed that. In January, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction gave MPS an extension.
Undocumented Wisconsin man accused of threatening to kill president

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

By Jason Calvi and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 30, 2025 5:10pm CDT MILWAUKEE - An undocumented Wisconsin man threatened to kill President Donald Trump. At least that is what the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary said. But FOX6 News found out, there is an investigation into whether the man was framed. Threat to kill the president? What we know: A handwritten note in English threatens to shoot the president.
Milwaukee Public Schools deadline; district risks losing more state money

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

By Jason Calvi and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 29, 2025 4:56pm CDT MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) risks losing more state money. The district has to turn in audited financial reports by Friday, May 30. State money at risk What we know: If MPS misses the Friday deadline, it is unclear how much money the district will lose. Officials with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) said they have not decided.
Trump tax legislation; Sen. Ron Johnson opposes 'big, beautiful bill'

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

WISCONSIN - A Wisconsin Republican leader is criticizing President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill. Opposing the "big, beautiful bill" What we know: Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, slammed the bill backed by Trump, who called it the "big, beautiful bill." The bill would renew the expiring 2017 GOP tax cuts, while at the same time cut government spending, including food stamps and Medicaid.
Trump tax legislation; Sen. Ron Johnson opposes 'big, beautiful bill'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jason Calvi

The BriefSen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, slammed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill. The bill would renew the expiring 2017 GOP tax cuts, while at the same time cut government spending, including food stamps and Medicaid. The House very narrowly passed it, and now it might be hitting snags in the Senate. WISCONSIN - A Wisconsin Republican leader is criticizing President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill. Opposing the "big, beautiful bill"What we knowSen.
ICE's Milwaukee County Courthouse arrests; impact on state criminal cases

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

By Jason Calvi and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 21, 2025 5:14pm CDT MILWAUKEE - As FOX6 News has reported a number of times, immigration enforcement agents sometimes arrest undocumented defendants outside Milwaukee County courtrooms. What happens to the cases that brought those defendants to court in the first place? It is not a simple answer, but it is an important one for crime victims. To understand this issue, we need to look at two Milwaukee cases involving two immigrants.
2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Economic impact of $321 million

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) MILWAUKEE - Was the RNC a bust or boom for Wisconsin's economy? Ten months later, we finally have an answer. What we know: The RNC did better than expected. That's according to international firm "Tourism Economics." The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee commissioned the study. It finds the RNC's economic impact was $321 million. Before the convention, organizers estimated it'd be $200 million.
MPS again missing financial reporting deadlines, funding at risk

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

MPS missing financial deadlines again The money mess at Milwaukee Public Schools means the district risks losing state funds, again. And this problem could impact you, wherever you live in Wisconsin. MILWAUKEE - The money mess at Milwaukee Public Schools means the district risks losing state funds, again. And this problem could impact you, wherever you live in Wisconsin. We’re talking about your tax dollars.
Milwaukee City Hall, Zeidler Building lockdown came with communication issues

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

Milwaukee lockdown communication issues Milwaukee City Hall and the Zeidler building were placed on lockdown. Some workers said they didn't even know they were supposed to shelter in place. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building were placed on lockdown Thursday, but some workers said they didn't even know they were supposed to shelter in place. The backstory: Milwaukee police rushed to the Zeidler Municipal Building on Thursday.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan accused; supporters of judge protest

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Jason Calvi

By Jason Calvi and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 15, 2025 3:57pm CDT MILWAUKEE - FOX6 News was the only TV station to question Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan after she pleaded guilty to federal charges on Thursday, May 15. Judge Dugan remains silent What we know: FOX6's Jason Calvi asked the judge the following as she was leaving the federal courthouse on Thursday morning. "Judge Dugan, if you had to do it again, would you do it the same? Judge Dugan, your response.