Craig Peterson

Could Haley Voters Decide Election?

They could help Kamala Harris win Wisconsin — and the presidency.

Haley Voters for Harris Launches Operations in Wisconsin Taps Veteran Wisconsin GOP Operative

Remembering Cecilia Gilbert

'The Queen' brought joyful passion and a savvy insider's knowledge to her work with city government and many civic boards.

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring

Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

Ahead of Council Votes, FPC Announces Labor Agreements for Concert Venues

All jobs at proposed Live Nation-affiliated venues will be performed by union members.

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex

But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.

No New Third Ward Concert Venue

FPC is considering other sites away from Summerfest grounds.

New Organization Formed to Represent Third Ward Interests Announces Public Forum on February 17th at Milwaukee Public Market

Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues

Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.

Will Biden’s DNC Snub Hurt Him In State?

Republicans gleeful. Is Biden's blowoff of Milwaukee convention Hillary-like or smartly strategic?

Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison

Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.

Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan

Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?

Who Will Win State Budget Battle?

Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.

9 Reasons Why Barrett Recall Failed

Recall effort falls far short of number of signatures needed. Why?

The Fire Fighters’ Selfish Agenda

The union’s backing of Barrett recall is all about driving up their wages and benefits.

Barrett Recall Announced

Curious cast of characters behind effort, which will require 52,000 signatures.

Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke

Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?

District Attorney Election Divided by Race

Swanigan won most majority black wards, Chisholm won everywhere else in county.

19 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?

Can Chisholm Be Beaten?

The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.

Chisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent

He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.

Radio Ad Blasts John Chisholm

Secretive group blames DA for carjackings, lauds his opponent Verona Swanigan.

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

Chisholm Challenger Skips Debate

Verona Swanigan objects to moderator and drops out of debate with DA John Chisholm.

The Bizarre War Against John Chisholm

What’s more peculiar, his opponent, or the complicated plot to defeat him?

Meet the New Boss

Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?

Will Murphy Lose Council Presidency?

Race could be wide open and Ashanti Hamilton might have surprising supporters.

The Plot to Defeat Bob Bauman

His opponent has two names, lives outside the district, and is part of anti-streetcar clique.

Stealth Campaign Targets Mayor Barrett

He would easily win the April election. But could he take third in Tuesday’s primary?

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Chris Abele is spending early and often in re-election bid

Democrat challenging John Chisholm has uphill battle

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $250

Milwaukee streetcar opponents kick off petition drive to oppose future system expansions

The Strange Politics of Anti-Streetcar-ites

So when is that referendum coming, and where are those aldermanic opponents?

Contribution to Keith Bailey of $417

Who is “Lobbying” For the Streetcar?

Money is being spent and wild rumors are flying. So what’s the truth?

Crowd Celebrates City Birthday Party

Politicians, PR people and other notables schmoozed away. The best rumor was that Chief Flynn might be retiring.

Contribution to Joe Davis, Sr. of $1,000

Koch-Funded Group Backs Anti-Streetcar Drive

Americans for Prosperity has provided paid staff for petition drive, its state director says.

Who Is Funding the Anti-Streetcar Effort?

Ald. Bauman and others are certain that dark money is pouring in for this, which streetcar opponents deny.

Will Anti-Streetcar Referendum Succeed?

The process is far more complicated legally than has been reported. Which will make it harder for opponents.

The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum

Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.

The Remarkable Clout of Sheriff Clarke

A stunning election increases his power. What does it mean for Milwaukee?

Just Art’s, the Classic Dive Bar

As Walker's Point goes upscale, Art’s remains cheap, humble and very friendly.

Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party

Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.

Every Politician in Town

Well, not quite, but the City's Birthday Party had a big turnout of politicians and insiders.

Milwaukee Goes Crazy for Research Parks

Wisconsin is supposed to be suffering from a brain drain, and southeast Wisconsin is said to lack the kind of high technology industries you find in a research park.