Politics

MKE County: Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge
MKE County

Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge

Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.

Milwaukee Sheriff Releases Video of Deputy Punching Girl at Zoo

Milwaukee Sheriff Releases Video of Deputy Punching Girl at Zoo

Incident occurred after lengthy encounter as group struggled to find way to leave zoo property.

Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal

Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal

Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.

MKE County: Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit
MKE County

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.

The State of Politics: Major Changes Loom To Wisconsin’s Elections
The State of Politics

Major Changes Loom To Wisconsin’s Elections

And they're proposed in an election year that is already predicted to be "rocky."

Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

State-sponsored facility aims to be one-stop shop for resources.

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Campaigns are ramping up in anticipation of November 2024 election.

MKE County: Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
MKE County

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

MKE County: County Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions
MKE County

County Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions

Budget amendment requires review of the different institutions county dollars support.

State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments

State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments

The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.

GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores

GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores

Merchandise code for gun retailers would help track suspicious weapons purchases gun control advocates say.