Politics
Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour
Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader
State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Woman Part of Nationwide Group To Receive Racist ‘Plantation’ Texts
Racially-motivated messages threaten recipients, use their names.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How Trump Will Change Wisconsin
Voters in this state opted for change. What will they get?
Nov 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Rodriguez Hangs Onto Assembly Seat
Southside Republican squeaks by Democratic challenger in remapped Assembly District.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Council Honors Jonathan Brostoff, Terry Witkowski in Somber Meeting
City lost alderman and former alderman on same day this week.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race
Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice
Issue sent back to committee, council more focused on tragic death of Ald. Brostoff.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat
Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
