Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum
Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.
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November 8, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
by Urban Milwaukee
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Coffee Shop Chain Expanding to Downtown Hotel
Proposed Aloft location is one of several new Haraz Coffee Houses planned across the state.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants
The history "disrupts the notion that Jim Crow only happened in the South," says one of the authors.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates
Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships
State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions
Nov 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Spirit Ending All Flights From Milwaukee
Budget airline canceling service amid bankruptcy.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Fast-Casual Restaurant Plans Downtown Location
New tenant found for former Ouzo space.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Democratic Lawmakers Propose ‘Policy Framework’ For Wisconsin Data Centers
Companies would be required to comply with labor, energy and sustainability requirements.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill
Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board
Nov 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut
Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supper Club Pop-Up Returns to Barnacle Buds
Gene's Supper Club will continue through February with classic Midwestern fare, seafood and ice cream cocktails.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mexican Restaurant Opens Near Marquette
Taquero Vaquero serves Monterrey-style dishes in former Conway's.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Vegan Restaurant Week Offers The Chance To Try Something New
Plus: Two different art events, and a parade.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Restaurant Owners Buys Former Glorioso’s Building
Grocery store turned cooking school could get new use.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing
Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
WIAA Fighting Proposal To Make It Subject To Open Records Law
Wisconsin's high school regulator isn't a government body, but legislators want it to behave like one.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Progress on Northwestern Mutual’s $500 Million Tower Overhaul
Overhauled building is a miniature clone of 32-story tower.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster
In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'
Nov 6th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unusual Partnership Leads To New Amenities in Jackson Park
Flood plain project yields new space for pickleball.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost
Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Businesses Offering Assistance To FoodShare Recipients
From fine dining to a community cafe, businesses are backing low-income community members.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory
Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
See How State Thinks Traffic Would Change With I-794 Removal
Traffic model shows the biggest impacts outside of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
