Politics
Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration
'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'
Apr 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Josh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?
Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council President Jose Perez Reelected
Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
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 Jannene
Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements
6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
