Politics
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.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneThe Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?
Jun 26th, 2023 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?
Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke
At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerGov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills
Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBoard Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerRepublicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican 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.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael SmithAssembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio