People

NEWaukeean of the Week: Amalia Flatley
NEWaukeean of the Week

Amalia Flatley

"I love Milwaukee’s energy..."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Dustin Ashley
NEWaukeean of the Week

Dustin Ashley

"I have always been a fan of being in a city setting."

Up From Poverty

Up From Poverty

“My fight is for the ghettos,” says Heal the Hood leader Ajamou Butler.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Lisa Braun
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lisa Braun

"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Monica Cooksey
NEWaukeean of the Week

Monica Cooksey

"What I love most about Milwaukee is the diversity."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Mariah Kolodziej
NEWaukeean of the Week

Mariah Kolodziej

"Milwaukee has such a unique charm..."

Op Ed: Why I Support Medicare For All
Op Ed

Why I Support Medicare For All

Every American needs and deserves health coverage.

Campaign Cash: Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout

$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Steven Waudby
NEWaukeean of the Week

Steven Waudby

"I feel like Milwaukee is an underrated city, but I love it."

Campaign Cash: Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Campaign Cash

Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion

Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Megan Drews
NEWaukeean of the Week

Megan Drews

"Milwaukee is a city that is constantly undervalued. "

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Jim Plaisted, a veteran of local BIDs, succeeds Nancy O’Keefe