Politics
ARPA Funding May Delay City’s Fiscal Cliff Says Policy Forum
Non-partisan organization reinforces need for state support to address Milwaukee's structural financial issues.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’
The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMarina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneChantia Lewis Case Moving Towards Trial
Probable cause found to continue with felony charges.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBill Increases Criminal Penalties for Butane Hash Oil
Bill passed state Senate committee on a 5 to 1 vote.
Oct 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCouncil Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerElection Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Might Bid for 2024 Republican National Convention
City already planning to bid for the Democratic National Convention.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioTed Nugent Joins GOP Push for Sandhill Crane Hunt
Republican sponsored legislation would repeal Wisconsin hunting regulations.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner