David Crowley

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

Operating Engineers Local 139 Endorses David Crowley for Governor

Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, Laborers, Fire Fighters, IBEW, & mayors

Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation

Barnes campaign says it followed the law. Complaint filed by attorney supporting David Crowley.

Crowley Fundraising Surges to Over $775,000 Raised Since Re-Entering Race

Crowley campaign is the only one with resources to compete with the RGA spending to meddle in Democratic primary

New Poll: Francesca Hong Holds Commanding Lead in Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary

Survey shows Hong at 44 percent with two weeks to go after election shake-up

County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts

Officials planning spending cuts and possible tax increases in 2027.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns for 21st Year Week of August 17

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host a week of free lunches, pickleball tournament and after-work events downtown

Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor

The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?

What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?

He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.

Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now

Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.

How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings

From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.

County Pushes Federal Funding For Oak Creek Affordable Housing

New subdivision part of larger strategy by County Executive David Crowley.

Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules

New WEC guidance limits ballot 'spoiling' as thousands of early votes are already in.

Committee Squashes Courthouse Referendum

Voters will not decide the fate of the county's $897 million courthouse project in November, maybe ever.

Crowley: Republican Governors Association Doubles Down on Its Preferred Candidate With Another Six Figure Ad Buy, Bringing Total Wisconsin Spending to $3.6 Million

The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building

County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.

IBEW Wisconsin State Conference Endorses David Crowley

Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, Laborers, Fire Fighters, mayors, polling surge, and new ad

David Crowley for Governor Campaign Announces Over $550,000 Raised Since Re-Entering Race

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Police-Involved Shooting in Madison

David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages

His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.

Marquette and Two Opponent Polls Show Francesca Hong With a Double-Digit Lead in the Democratic Primary

Poll Shows Wide Open Primary, Kelda Roys Surges and Forces a Tie After Voters Hear One Message

Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second

But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.

New Poll: David Crowley Surges in Democratic Primary

David Crowley for Governor Campaign Announces Six Figure Television Ad Buy

Tom Tiffany Already Voted to Keep the Tariffs. Now He Hides While Trump Hammers Wisconsin Again

Democrats Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Absentee Ballot Revotes

Two Democratic governor candidates on ballot dropping out may mean many wasted votes, they fear.

Milwaukee County Awards $2M in Grants for ‘Better Ways to Cope’ Projects

The new projects focus on prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction

Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other

At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.

Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races

Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?

Mayors of Waukesha, Wauwatosa, and Sheboygan Endorse David Crowley for Governor

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems

The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.

Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council Endorses David Crowley for Governor

“This Past Week Is Why People Want Nothing to Do With the Democratic Establishment”

Mandela Barnes Speaks Out For First Time Since Party Insiders Put Thumb On Scale In Democratic Primary

Finance Chair Moves To Block Courthouse Referendum

Politics of midterm elections influence debate over $897 million courthouse project.

Crowley Reenters Governor’s Race With Evers’ Endorsement

Outgoing governor makes dramatic endorsement. Mayor Johnson, others add their backing.

Crowley “Was Never Really Able to Catch Fire”

David Crowley Left This Race for a Reason

Crowley Will Reenter Race For Governor

A key endorsement could be in the offing.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Ends Campaign For Governor

From establishment front-runner to out of the race in a week.

Voces De La Frontera Action Endorses Ismael Luna for State Assembly

Rodriguez Campaign Kept Financial Trouble From Crowley

Rodriguez pursued Crowley endorsement even as campaign finance red flags mounted.

Democrats Start Attack Ads Against Tiffany

Why did they wait so long? And Democratic primary becomes harder to predict.

Missed Ad Buy Exposes Big Money Problem For Sara Rodriguez

How a planned $1 million TV blitz became a scramble to reconcile campaign books and fire a top aide.

Brennan Pitches Experience, People Skills in Race for Governor

Democrat says voters want governor to get things done. 'Joel doesn’t wake up looking for a fight.'

Supervisor Wants Referendum on Courthouse Project

Proposal would put $897 million courthouse to referendum in November.

Overdose Deaths Fall Across Wisconsin As Harm Reduction Efforts Grow

From Narcan in vending machines to new treatment beds, a statewide push is saving lives after record highs.

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow Dies At 61

Longtime Republican official led the county since 2015 and battled a rare cancer for two years.

David Crowley Drops Out of Race for Governor

'It has become clear I will not be the Democratic nominee for governor,' county exec says.

Milwaukee Homeowners Can Get FEMA Assistance for Spring Storms

Federal government approved $22.6 million more funding for Wisconsin on June 30.

MCTS Gets $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Equipment, Infrastructure

Bus system gets help with needed projects as system struggles with funding.

Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong

Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

Milwaukee County to Light Up the Night With Spectacular July 3rd Drone Show!

Courthouse Project Cost Explodes

New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.

Hong’s Livestream Push Nets $92,000 And Sparks Antisemitism Backlash

Democratic frontrunner faces criticism for appearing with left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Mike From PA.

New Courthouse Expected to Hike Property Taxes

$490 million project could nearly double county's debt, defer more maintenance across county.

Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.

Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director

Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.

Board Approves Funding for Sheridan Park Bluff Stability Study

Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative

State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.

More Than 130 Sites Offer Summer Meals For Youth

Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner to kids countywide.

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Crowley Statement on Trump Delaying Housing Affordability Relief for Wisconsin Families

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

July 3rd Drone Show, Know Before You Go

State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race

'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Endorses David Crowley for Governor

First Major Candidate Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race

Missy Hughes suspends campaign, makes endorsement.

All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program

All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.

New Budget Director Faces Pushback in Second Hearing

Powerful Finance Committee approves confirmation, but not without some sharp comments from supervisors.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates Juneteenth Day

County Opens Temporary Senior Center Sites

Two sites on northwest side will provide services programming after McGovern Park center's closure.

County Executive Crowley, Mayor Johnson, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Highlight Innovative Community-Led Food Access Pilot in Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Tom Tiffany’s Vote Against Juneteenth Shows He Is Too Extreme to Lead Wisconsin

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Long-Term Temporary Northwest Senior Center Sites

The new locations provide programming that was offered at McGovern Park Senior Center

Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer

City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.

Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub

Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.

County Investing $2.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Homeless

County doubles down on housing first as federal government switches funding to shelters.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing

'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.

County Insider Hired to Run Mental Health System

Former leader was forced out in March without explanation.

County Executive David Crowley Recognizes June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month

Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO’s Campaign Contributions

And a campaign finance investigation could follow

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates Another Historic Year for Milwaukee’s Tourism Industry

Milwaukee County's tourism industry achieved new success in 2025, with total economic impact reaching $ 4.431 billion

We’re Changing, County Transit Officials Say After Scathing Audit

New bus system leader says 'we're making progress' on finances and transparency.

Milwaukee Tourism Surpasses $4.4 Billion Economic Impact in 2025, Helping Fuel Wisconsin’s Record-Breaking Tourism Year

Milwaukee County adds nearly $68 million in visitor spending, driven by strategic marketing initiatives like the award-winning City of Festivals campaign and marquee events including USA Fencing Summer Nationals

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11

Event at Bay View High School to focus on K-12 education

A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

Bublr Rolls Through Wisconsin Bike Week With Discounts, Partner Rides, and Community Fun

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update on MCTS Fiscal and Organizational Progress