Cavalier Johnson

Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Policy Forum Says Milwaukee’s Future Finances Are “Precarious”

But Act 12 has delivered substantial benefits to city's fiscal health.

Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.

Milwaukee Continues to Reap Act 12 Benefits, But Fiscal Challenges Remain

Proposed 2025 city budget includes bright spots, but future challenges point to need to find savings

Former City Attorney Tearman Spencer Charged with Felony Misconduct

Spencer is alleged to use his city position to avoid fees on storing his car collection.

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers

Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.

Did Harbor Commissioner Serve Illegally?

Ron San Felippo has homes in East Troy and Florida while serving on commission and also voting in elections as city resident.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Survive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7

Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month

Milwaukee Wins Federal Funds For Largest Ever Riverwalk Expansion

$14.7 million grant will extend riverwalk almost to Bay View

Milwaukee Harbor District Riverwalk awarded $14.7 million in federal funding

Zillman Park grand opening set for Friday, September 27

How Milwaukee’s Giant Anti-Poverty Agency Unraveled

Government agencies gave SDC big contracts even after it ended internal auditing.

Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag

Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.

African American Roundtable Releases Statement After Disrupting Milwaukee Mayor’s Proposed Budget Release

As city budget process begins, Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to stay informed and engaged

Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services

See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

Historic Protection Pushed For 5 West Side Buildings

Owner of 'Red Castle' seeks to protect area from Berrada, other developers.

Construction Starts On Safety Upgrades for E. North Ave.

Key eastside street being overhauled to improve safety for all users.

Project for Public Spaces Selects Milwaukee as Host City and Milwaukee Public Market as Co-Host for the 12th International Public Markets Conference

Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement

Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools

City of Milwaukee Awarded $25 Million for Center Street Transformation

Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting

HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.

Milwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years

City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.

Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership

Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Three Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant

Suspect also shot and injured

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Funding to Promote Safe Roads and Address Reckless Driving

The City of Milwaukee will receive $25 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation for street safety improvement measures along two miles of Center Street. These enhancements will include upgraded bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calming measures designed to reduce reckless driving.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance

The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Lawsuit Filed Against City Housing Authority Over College Court Conditions

Common Ground takes its case to court to try to get rid of bed bugs, other pests.

Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions

Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $15 Million for Milwaukee to Expand Access to EV Charging Stations

Baldwin secured strong Buy America standards in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out clean energy infrastructure

Wisconsin DNC Delegates Express Optimism After Harris’s DNC Speech

Democrats in the Windy City say they're ready to bring the energy and enthusiasm from the convention home, mobilize voters.

Bronzeville takes center stage at the DNC

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 22, 2024

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech

Johnson promotes federal grant to overhaul 6th Street through Downtown, surrounding neighborhoods.

Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee

18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Touts Climate-Smart Farming in Milwaukee Visit

At Central Standard distillery, Vilsack details impact of federal funding for smaller farms.

Milwaukee Will Host ‘Super Bowl’ of Meetings… in 2034

Despite decade wait, Visit Milwaukee says hosting ASAE convention is a touchdown.

U.S. Labor Secretary Touts Job Growth, Tours Mine in Milwaukee Visit

In joint press conference with Mayor, Su praised Biden-Harris administration's efforts to train and employ skilled tradespeople.

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art

Rolling sculpture aims to provoke, encourage people to drive safer.

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.

Rep. Clancy Wins Reelection Despite Democratic Opposition

Incumbent Socialist Democratic legislator defeats challenger Jarrod Anderson.

Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents

Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

Downtown Janitors Secure Wage Increases

Wages were a top priority when contract negotiations began in June.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’

Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.

Hovde Blasted for ‘Bigoted’ Comments on Black Men

GOP US Senate candidate says Black men have lived on ‘handouts’ and ‘welfare checks.'

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.

See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like

Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.

First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.

Tallest Building in Wisconsin Proposal Could Be Downsized, Stalled

Alderman Robert Bauman wants a market study conducted for each bid the city received.

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

New Development Boasts Tallest Building in Wisconsin

City unveils $700 million redevelopment proposal for Marcus Center parking strucuture.

City of Milwaukee Announces Developer for Marcus Performing Arts Center Parking Garage

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Council members seeking information on fatal shooting during RNC, details on convention-related arrests, economic impact

Supervisors Move To Approve New County Attorney

Acting Corp Counsel Scott Brown receives board's first approval for top attorney.

Survey of Milwaukee Voters on MPS Financial Turmoil & School Board Recalls

Wisconsin Democratic Mayors Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris

Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris

Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.

Joe Biden Drops Out of Race, Endorses Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris was already scheduled to visit Milwaukee Tuesday.

7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone

Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.

RNC Host Says Visitors, Locals Need To Spread Across Downtown

"It's quieter than I would like it to be," says host committee COO. MMAC encourages long-term view.

Wisconsin Delegates Offer Their Take On Milwaukee, RNC

They love it, well, except for Derrick Van Orden.

Jon Stewart Offers Lame Excuse For Canceling The Daily Show in Milwaukee

Its RNC show broadcast from NYC, with Stewart praising Milwaukee and its mayor.

Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing

Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

One Day Into RNC, ‘Things are Going Pretty Well’ Says Mayor

Johnson praises security efforts, encourages voting at Day 2 morning press conference.

RNC Preview – Day 2, Tuesday July 16

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where. And a look at what happened on Day One.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1

Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.

RNC Preview – Day 1, Monday July 15

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where,

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson On the Shooting at the Donald Trump Rally

Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

City Awards $100K in Fresh Food Grants

Fresh Food Access Fund grants for 7 groups include a sober living center, food pantry and hydroponic farm.

City of Milwaukee awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

Bay View’s 4th of July Parade

Annual event draws crowd, culminates with Humboldt Park fireworks show.

Milwaukee Public Library Extends Sunday Hours in July

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

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