Politics
Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.
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Nov 21st, 2023 by Urban MilwaukeeWill There Be a City Attorney Race?
Candidates must collect 1,500-3,000 signatures. Where is the incumbent?
Nov 21st, 2023 by Michael HorneCouncil Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget
Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey JannenePublic School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit
Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'
Nov 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerLeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Steven WaltersOfficials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison
Blood Tribe, a growing white supremacist group, chanted that 'Israel is not our friend.'
Nov 20th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerTammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say
They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money
"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAssembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package
Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNew Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions
But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene