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Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires
Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury
County itself has more than $10,000 waiting to be claimed. How about you?
Feb 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Evers Budget Funds Bikers, Walkers
It’s way overdue. State ranks 49th in funding transportation for biking, walking.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Kirsten Finn
Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter
Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake and PrincessSafiya Byers
Ambassador Now A Wyndham Trademark Hotel
Westside hotel, celebrating its 95th anniversary, will now be marketed through Wyndham.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
New Apartment Complex For Displaced LGBTQ+ Young Adults
Courage MKE will be located on South Side. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Look For On Your Property Tax Bill
You'll want to make sure this credit appears on your bill. It's worth nearly $250.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Holes In County Substance Abuse Program
Wisconsin Policy Forum recommends using opioid settlement funds to revitalize system.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building
But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators
A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Backs I-94 ‘Fix at Six’
Resolution next goes to full county board. MICAH leader warns the state could be sued.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat
Family Court Commissioner Ana Berrios-Schroeder will run for Milwaukee Circuit Court.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Prosecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday
Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Former Northwest Side Sam’s Club Sold As Industrial Property
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Museum Gains Accreditation
After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Should Wisconsin Establish Right to Clean Water?
5 counties will have referendums on this question in November election.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration
Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law
Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts Board Announces 2022 Honorees
Milwaukee Arts Board gives annual awards to Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned
Women face harassment as they arrive for procedures they can no longer access.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Iron District Developers Buy Site
Apartments, soccer stadium, hotel and concert venue planned.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status
Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause
But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Walker’s Point Hemp Store Becoming Cafe
Canni Hemp Company will become a cafe that offers events and non-alcoholic drinks made from the Kava plant.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Can Tim Michels Divest His Stock?
A previous wealthy governor did this, to eliminate a conflict of interest. It did not go well
May 2nd, 2022 by Michael Horne
Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan
Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Brewers Cost Taxpayers $1.56 Billion
As team prepares to ask for additional stadium subsidy, Urban Milwaukee updates the 40-year cost.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Betty Brinn Pulls Out of New Museum Complex
Milwaukee Public Museum still moving forward on new $240 million facility.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes
Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Bizarre Gableman Proposal
With no evidence recommends state stop using ERIC voter registration system.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Former Hospital Designated Historic
HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Legal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On
Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals
AG seeks monetary damages, cleanup by Johnson Controls, Tyco for PFAS pollution in Marinette.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding
UWM Plan To Raze Columbia Hospital Stalled
Historic Preservation Commission grants building temporary historic designation.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Godlewski Calls On State to Divest Russian Assets
Wisconsin treasurer pushes state investment board to sell $90 million in Russian investments.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
‘We Need More’
A remarkable song’s lyrics capture something powerful about America and how we might move forward.
Mar 4th, 2022 by Charles Q. Sullivan
Feds Pursuing Complete Streets
A goal of safe and accessible roadways for all users isn't just a Milwaukee policy anymore.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM
With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’
Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account
Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Group Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors
'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?
They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey Mandell
Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Tom Barrett Resigns
Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee
OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Holocaust Museum Buys Building, Receives $10 Million Donation
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills
Up to $5,000 per household from federal funding. But distribution could be tricky.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”
Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?
Bauman pushes idea. Move would clear way for bike trail and commuter rail line.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC
Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners
Five of winners picked by Wisconsin Policy Forum are local organizations and individuals.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director
Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Selling Milwaukee DNR Office
Property occupies prominent corner in Bronzeville.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Critical Race Theory, Spending Fuel Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall
Four board members face recall elections.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Bucks Championship Had $58 Million Economic Impact
Visit Milwaukee estimates direct and indirect spending during team's playoff run.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget
What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship
Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County
Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by David Crowley
Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police
Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses
A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Purdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters
Frieda Parker Hall and Winifred Parker Hall honor students who integrated dorms in 1947.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Pandemic Jobless Benefits Meant ‘Less Stress.’
An average worker talks about importance of pandemic benefits for unemployed.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded
The fund, managed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, is ranked among the best in the nation.
May 24th, 2021 by Steven Walters
UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings
UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White
FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations
Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School
Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Commit To Addressing Homicide Pandemic
"There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and we will do it together," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?
Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Are in Great Danger
Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.
Dec 25th, 2020 by Jeremy Lucas
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Association Calls BLM Protesters ‘Terrorists’
International group with Wisconsin ties sends out research paper with false claims.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Lawsuit Not Over Yet
Sidney Powell appeals order, wants to expose "massive election fraud."
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium
Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
