Politics
Council President Jose Perez Reelected
Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements
6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Future of Lincoln Hills Remains In Limbo
Troubled youth prison needs to meet consent decree terms, or compliance monitoring will follow system to new facility.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
