Politics
County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider
Requesting bids from food service providers for its three detention facilities.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham KilmerElections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director
3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose
And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?
Jun 28th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonGOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College
Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioYour Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety
Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Legacy of Matt Rothschild
Leader of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and former editor-publisher of Progressive Magazine is retiring.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyState Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds
More funding from Biden's Infrastructure Act. 'High speed internet is not a luxury.'
Jun 27th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCould MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech
Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneThe Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?
Jun 26th, 2023 by Steven Walters