David Crowley

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026

Paratransit Riders Invited to Attend Open House Events in January

GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues

Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments

It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.

County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries

Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.

County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving MCTS Service Plan That Maintains Public Transit Services for Workers, Students, and the Community

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service

MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.

After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty

Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park for 2025-26 season

Board Approves O’Connor Resolution, Calls on State Legislature to Pass Data Center Accountability Bill

County Executive David Crowley’s $3 Million Plan to Invest in Community Projects Approved by County Board

Crowley administration’s CDBG plan will deploy investments in affordable housing, senior services, parks, and more

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

County Executive David Crowley Hosts Roundtable on Combating Opioid Crisis and Saving Lives in Wisconsin

Racine Firefighters Local 321 Endorses David Crowley for Governor

Milwaukee County Administers Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusions to 38 Patients in Programs Inaugural Year

On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.

Lean Design Werks Announces Acquisition of Brownfield Site to Establish Headquarters in St. Francis

County Executive David Crowley Brings Together Local Leaders, Partners to Address Food Insecurity During Holiday Season

Tom Tiffany Criticizes ‘Billionaire Loophole’ But Backed Law Creating It

U.S. Rep. and Republican candidate for governor aims to raise $40 million.

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Month

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

County Names New Director of Transportation

Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.

Impactful civic leaders honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation

County Executive Crowley Selects Joe Lamers as Director of Milwaukee County Department of Transportation

Lamers brings nearly 20 years of experience in local government administration to this role

McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?

County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.

Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor

Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.

Next Week: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Invites Residents to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

End of the Ballgame For Beer Vendor’s Bid to Be Governor

Brewers' stadium vendor Ryan Strnad drops out of race, endorses David Crowley.

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Announcement from Ryan Strnad

Mayor, County Executive Announce Winter Warming Shelters, Homeless Services

Warming shelters, meal sites and new strategies for preventing homelessness this winter.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Invites Residents to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Milwaukee Forge Sells for $4.6 Million

Deeply indebted Bay View company sold out of receivership last week.

Milwaukee County Encourages Residents to be Prepared During Winter Weather Awareness Week

County Leaders Celebrate Affordable Housing in Whitefish Bay

Building is first publicly-financed affordable housing project in Whitefish Bay history.

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

Crowley Signs $1.3 Billion Budget Without Vetoes

Amended budget restores some funding, but likely hikes future budget deficits.

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'

How National Flight Reductions Will Impact Wisconsin Travelers

No airports in Wisconsin directly hit, but ripple effects from reductions.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Trump Administrations Correspondence to Rescind FoodShare Benefits

County Launches Lead Abatement Program

Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve 2026 County Budget

The 2026 Adopted Budget protects essential services, invests in critical infrastructure, and maintains stability in the face of shifting financial realities

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Honored with Goodwill New Lives Individual IMPACT Award

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Restoration of November FoodShare Benefits

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on 2026 Amended Budget

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

New Sport Courts Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Park

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

Milwaukee County Launches Lead Remediation Program to Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Homes in Suburban Communities

County Executive Crowley Highlights Open Enrollment Period for Marketplace Insurance, Calls on Congress to Extend ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families

Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS

But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Local Leaders Highlight Federal Government Shutdown Impacts to Community

New Community-Inspired, Accessible Playground Celebrated at Popuch Park

Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts

Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.

Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

'Adding insult to injury,' Gov. Evers complains, FEMA denies mitigation grants.

City Launches Drive Ahead of Federal Cutoff of FoodShare Benefits

Donations are being accepted at more than 100 Milwaukee sites.

Early Marquette Law Poll Shows Francesca Hong Leading the Field

Among Dems, Rep. Hong shows up with the strongest base of support

New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections

No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Completion of the Little Menomonee River Parkway Roadway-to-Trail Conversion Project

Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?

Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'

Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?

Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.

Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance

Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'

Preserve Our Parks Calls for Dedicated Funding to Protect Milwaukee County Parks

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

Milwaukee County Parks Completes Washington Park Lagoon Bridge Project

FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area

Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Denial of Request for FEMA Public Assistance

Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff

Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.

How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?

Airport Collecting Donations for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown

Airport collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for TSA and FAA employees.

Milwaukee County Budget Mostly Avoids Big Cuts, But Difficult Budgets Are Back

Recent state budget actions helped, but transit, capital projects still face structural headwinds.

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.

Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026

Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.

Despite Funding Increase, Sheriff Says Agency Is Left With Less

Complicated bookkeeping moves makes it hard to track what is happening with Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center

Modernized and Expanded Home for Milwaukee Rep Features Three State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces Including a Transformable Theater for Broadway-Scale Productions, a Dedicated Education and Engagement Center, and Increased Accessibility

Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans

Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.

See Inside Milwaukee Rep’s New Theater Center

Associated Bank Theater Center opens to great fanfare.

Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board

MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.

Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.

FEMA Individual Assistance for Milwaukee County Flood Survivors Tops $80 Million with One Month Left to Apply

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

Crowley Calls for Repeal of Wisconsins Same-Sex Marriage Ban

More Names Surface in Governor’s Race

And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.

Washington Park Pool Slated For Demolition

Area supervisor, nonprofit want a different replacement than what county has planned.

List grows of announced candidates for governor who will join Nov. 6 Early Stage Symposium forum

Democratic Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Kalan Haywood, Endorses David Crowley for Governor

FEMA Assistance Pop-Ups Coming to Milwaukee County

FEMA teams will set up short term sites to help residents apply for assistance.

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