Politics
State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut
21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game
Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?
As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?
City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
