Politics

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

The State of Politics: The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
The State of Politics

The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal

Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.

The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke

The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke

At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills

Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.

MKE County: Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
MKE County

Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax

But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?

Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut

Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut

GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.

Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools

Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools

A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.

MKE County: Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
MKE County

Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud

DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.

Op Ed: Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Op Ed

Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer

Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.

Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught

Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught

DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.