Jason Calvi
My journey to FOX6 is a sort of homecoming, back to the Midwest. I grew up on Lake Michigan’s southern border. OK, way south of it, in Chicago’s southwest suburbs. My wonderful wife grew up in Michigan. I graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where I anchored and reported for the campus television station. I also interned at Chicago’s former 24/7 cable news channel.
I have been honored to serve as a broadcast journalist for thirteen years, working in Indiana, Connecticut, Washington, DC, and now Milwaukee. Some of the highlights include interviewing 2020 candidates Mike Pence, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden; covering that whirlwind year, the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the 2015 visit of Pope Francis. My favorite days are getting the chance to tell stories like yours.
Politics touches what we hold dear: our families, schools, communities, state and world; it's also about our worries, hopes and dreams. Please help me tell these stories. I also feel honored to ask lawmakers your questions. Politics is about you, so, please shoot me an e-mail and let me know what’s happening in your town and what questions are on your mind: Jason.Calvi@fox.com.
When not reporting for FOX6, you'll find my family and I exploring our excellent parks, checking out books from the library, visiting church, and tasting new local food and brews.
The latest from Jason Calvi
'Warzone-like' Milwaukee: National Guard wanted by lawmaker
A Wisconsin lawmaker wants the National Guard called to Milwaukee, saying residents deserve better than to live in what he calls a "warzone-like setting."
18 shot in Milwaukee in 3 days 'mind-boggling,' city leaders say
Education, reducing poverty and the community working together are some of the possible solutions being discussed by city leaders on the heels of the bloodshed.
MCTS Bus Rapid Transit construction breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday to kick off construction on the Milwaukee County Transit System’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.
Wisconsin police chokeholds ban, state Senate passes bill
The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prohibit police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves.
Wisconsin Legislature votes to end extra unemployment
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted Wednesday to eliminate a $300-a-week federal bonus for unemployed people, a measure that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has made clear he's likely to veto.
'Unprecedented' revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget
Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see “unprecedented” revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023.
Marquette University: COVID vaccine required for students in 2021-22
Marquette University announced on Monday, June 7 that it is requiring all students (undergraduate, graduate, professional) who will be attending classes during the 2021-22 academic year be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Aug. 1, 2021.
Milwaukee County Supervisor sues county and city, alleges rights violations during 2020 protest
Milwaukee County Supervisor Ryan Clancy is suing the county and the city of Milwaukee, alleging his constitutional rights were violated during a May 2020 protest.
Milwaukee activists seek policing changes
After more than a year of marching in Milwaukee, calling for major changes to policing, activists stood right outside the Wisconsin Assembly chamber with a message: “Enough is enough.” They say bipartisan policing bills don't go far enough.
Wisconsin businesses can't find workers, citing unemployment benefits
Businesses across Wisconsin say they are having a hard time finding workers.