David Crowley

Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS

But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Local Leaders Highlight Federal Government Shutdown Impacts to Community

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts

Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.

Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

'Adding insult to injury,' Gov. Evers complains, FEMA denies mitigation grants.

City Launches Drive Ahead of Federal Cutoff of FoodShare Benefits

Donations are being accepted at more than 100 Milwaukee sites.

Early Marquette Law Poll Shows Francesca Hong Leading the Field

Among Dems, Rep. Hong shows up with the strongest base of support

New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections

No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?

Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'

Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?

Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.

Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance

Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'

Preserve Our Parks Calls for Dedicated Funding to Protect Milwaukee County Parks

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area

Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Denial of Request for FEMA Public Assistance

Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff

Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.

How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?

Airport Collecting Donations for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown

Airport collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for TSA and FAA employees.

Milwaukee County Budget Mostly Avoids Big Cuts, But Difficult Budgets Are Back

Recent state budget actions helped, but transit, capital projects still face structural headwinds.

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.

Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026

Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.

Despite Funding Increase, Sheriff Says Agency Is Left With Less

Complicated bookkeeping moves makes it hard to track what is happening with Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center

Modernized and Expanded Home for Milwaukee Rep Features Three State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces Including a Transformable Theater for Broadway-Scale Productions, a Dedicated Education and Engagement Center, and Increased Accessibility

Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans

Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.

See Inside Milwaukee Rep’s New Theater Center

Associated Bank Theater Center opens to great fanfare.

Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board

MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.

Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.

FEMA Individual Assistance for Milwaukee County Flood Survivors Tops $80 Million with One Month Left to Apply

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

Crowley Calls for Repeal of Wisconsins Same-Sex Marriage Ban

More Names Surface in Governor’s Race

And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.

Washington Park Pool Slated For Demolition

Area supervisor, nonprofit want a different replacement than what county has planned.

List grows of announced candidates for governor who will join Nov. 6 Early Stage Symposium forum

Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood, Endorses David Crowley for Governor

FEMA Assistance Pop-Ups Coming to Milwaukee County

FEMA teams will set up short term sites to help residents apply for assistance.

Will County Rehab Kosciuszko Community Center?

Kosciuszko Community Center renovation would advance under Crowley budget.

Milwaukee County Parks Awarded $827,376 Through Wisconsin DNR and National Park Service via Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

Supervisors O’Connor, Gómez-Tom, Bielinski, and Martinez – County Residents Should Not Be Asked to Pay More, Get Less

Recommended Budget needs some work. Supervisors call for public input on non-negotiables in the 2026 Budget.

Supervisors to Receive 2026 Recommended Budget from County Executive

Community members invited to shape the budget, share their voice

6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026

MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.

Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending

Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.

Former State Rep. Brett Hulsey Joins Democratic Field for Governor

Husley is known for controversial behavior, including Confederate uniform outside GOP convention.

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.

MCTS Reaches New Labor Agreement With Union

Three-year agreement avoids union-authorized strike.

MCTS Announces New Three-Year Agreement With ATU Local 998

McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely

Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.

Following Social Media Discoveries, Republican Ends Campaign For Governor

Bill Berrien's decision comes days after news surfaced that he followed authors of sexually explicit essays.

Crowley Announces More Small Business Grants

10 more area businesses receive funds from county.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Second Round of “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation in Milwaukee County

US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.

County Board Chair Spends Donor Cash on Meals, Travel, Candy, Wine Bars

No other board members spend campaign money in this fashion.

Disaster Centers Will Help With Applications for Federal Funding

One center in Milwaukee, one in Wauwatosa. Deadline for applications is Nov. 12.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Disaster Recovery Centers

Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process

County Selects Contractors for Courthouse

But some supervisors balk at the complex financing arrangement for project.

Pension Backdrop Costs Hits $409 Million, Top Retiree Gets $2.5 Million

The total cost rose by $55 million since 2021, making more county workers rich.

New Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint

County officials tour modest renewable energy investment as Trump administration attacks wind, solar.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Shares Update on Federal Funding Assistance

South Shore Beach Rehabilitation Project Completed After More Than a Decade of Study and Planning

Rep. Francesca Hong Enters Race for Governor

Madison-based Assembly member and Socialist is 6th Democrat to announce.

Airport Begins New International Terminal Project

Airport will begin demolition of old concourse in coming weeks.

MKE Airport Launches Concourse E Redevelopment Project

The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades

MCTS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Bus Wrap

New Hispanic Heritage bus went into service Monday.

Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor

Madison state senator promises to 'protect' the state from Republican 'attacks.'

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

Gov. Evers Wraps Up Annual Statewide Back-to-school Tour

Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval

WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes Resigns

Will she run for governor?

Courthouse Navigator Service Returning Despite DOGE Shutdown

Justice system partners find funding solution.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Endorses David Crowley for Governor

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey Endorses David Crowley for Governor

Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help

County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?

Firefighters Local 215 Endorses David Crowley for Governor

First Union to endorse in governor’s race backs Crowley

Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.

David Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

Running to be a Governor for All of Us

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.

MCTS Wins Grants For New Buses

$8 million in federal-state funds will also pay for traffic signal optimization projects on two key streets.

MCTS Wins Grant to Optimize Downtown Transit Service, Upgrade Fleet, and Provide Bus Rider Education

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse

Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?

Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit

Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.

Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024

Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.

State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project

Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.

County Plans to Move Kelly Senior Center

Moving from Warnimont Park to The Heritage building in South Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.

Local Businesses Awarded $100,000 in Grants

10 small businesses helped by new county economic development program.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update on Fema Preliminary Damage Assessment Visit and Flood Recovery Efforts

Milwaukee County Announces Proposal to Relocate Kelly Senior Center to South Milwaukee to Better Serve Older Adults

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation across Milwaukee County

Parks Suffered Serious Flood Damage

Dozens of sites damaged. County Executive Crowley repeats call for federal assistance.

City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods

Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.

Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates

How many candidates will run? The list looks long.

FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage

Preliminary damage assessment teams were on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday

Future Unclear for Senior Centers

Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25