Politics
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCourt Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements
6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie BolichEvers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWill Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven WaltersAfter Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerFuture of Lincoln Hills Remains In Limbo
Troubled youth prison needs to meet consent decree terms, or compliance monitoring will follow system to new facility.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCommittee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerLiberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioElected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTrump Endorses Former Gas Station Owner for 8th Congressional District
Trump calls on Republican state Sen. Roger Roth to drop out of race for open seat.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerPolice Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America
Michael Fanone was beaten, tortured by rioters, had a heart attack and concussion.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner