Politics
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup
Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’
Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue
Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
DOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin
Many in Milwaukee and Madison, but also in Green Bay and Ashland.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should County Create New Bus Fund?
Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes
His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
The Curious Campaign of Brad Schimel
Preaches impartiality with Republican backing; pastor's prayer bashes minorities.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional
In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls
Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'
Feb 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
