Politics

City Hall: Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
City Hall

Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban

"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."

Task Force Says Dump the Domes

Task Force Says Dump the Domes

Report commissioned by Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Domes recommends demolition.

Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies

Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies

Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.

Evers Funds Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

Evers Funds Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

Budget has $8.1 million for upgrades, so he won’t close facility as critics have demanded.

Murphy’s Law: Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?
Murphy’s Law

Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?

None raised any doubts about a deal that always seemed suspect.

Pocan Charges ICE Is “Running Rogue”

Pocan Charges ICE Is “Running Rogue”

Agency has greatly overstated crimes committed by detainees, his office found.

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.

City Hall: City Approves DNC Contract
City Hall

City Approves DNC Contract

City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.

Campaign Cash: Third Party Donations Favor Neubauer
Campaign Cash

Third Party Donations Favor Neubauer

Just 4% of $407,000 in outside money for Supreme Court race so far backs Hagedorn.

City Hall: 12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
City Hall

12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract

Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.

The State of Politics: Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
The State of Politics

Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers

And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.

City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention

City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention

Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.