Politics

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

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Will There Be a City Attorney Race?

Will There Be a City Attorney Race?

Candidates must collect 1,500-3,000 signatures. Where is the incumbent?

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit

Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit

Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'

The State of Politics: LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
The State of Politics

LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role

Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.

Officials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison

Officials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison

Blood Tribe, a growing white supremacist group, chanted that 'Israel is not our friend.'

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

Tammy 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.

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?