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12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
21 Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, what was the election about, who were the other winners and losers?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
2020 Spring Election Results
Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Executive
Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dark-Money Group Slings Mud in Comptroller Race
Group backing Rep. Jason Fields produces attack ads against his opponent, Aycha Sawa.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Michael Horne
County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing
Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate
Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
14 Election Winners, Losers
Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
9 Election Takeaways
What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial “Tougher on Crime” Bills Pass
Two parties split over the future of criminal justice. Democrats assail GOP for "fear mongering" legislation.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Crowley Rising in County Exec Race
He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymandering Has Racial Bias, Evers Says
Black disenfranchisement still happening, governor declares at Black History Month event.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee
What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis
Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Exec Race Upended
State Election Commission disqualifies Kennedy and Sullivan. Abele's $6,000 donation wasted?
Jan 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle
Seven Will Run for County Executive
Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality
'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.
Dec 25th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Jim Sullivan Will Run For County Executive
County administrator and former legislator emphasizes need for sound management.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Behold the Democratic Green Team
“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Six Now Running for County Executive
Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
9 Questions About the 2020 Census
It can take as little as 10 minutes. But the results matter so much.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Why the Bus Union Didn’t Strike
MCTS offer of back pay for workers, and weariness after 21 months bargaining, were key.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Lipscomb Will Run for County Exec
County Board chair says troubled finances must be focus of next county executive.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Who Will Run for County Executive?
The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Supervisors Push Ex-Offender Voting Rights
Resolution calls for restoring the voting rights of people on parole or probation.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Legislators Urge New Strategy on Budget
Stung by Republican cuts in funds to Milwaukee, city-based legislators search for new approach.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Democratic Bill Allows Felons to Vote
They "pay taxes, pay rent, own homes” and should be able to vote, Sen. Taylor argues.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Bill Allows Red Light Cameras in City
Legislation would give Milwaukee Police another tool to combat speeding, reckless driving.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration
All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.
May 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Evers Announces Youth Prison for City
To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Legislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
Group Seeks Drivers Licenses for Undocumented
Would help immigrants, makes road safer, Voces de la Frontera argues.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Federal Program Could Help City
Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
500 Black Tuxedos
Upscale event connects teens with role models and a world they mightn't otherwise see.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Tobacco Sellers Target City’s Minority Youth
Study finds three times more tobacco retailers near schools in minority neighborhoods.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Bill Targets Evictions, Housing Discrimination
1 in 8 families evicted every two years. Rep. Crawley’s bill aims at problem.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Automated Technology Targets Reckless Drivers
Rep. Crowley’s bill creates pilot program in city, supported by 11 council members.
Oct 21st, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Foundation Holds Community Chats on Key Issues
GMF oversees 5,000 people at 200 locations in metro area “On the Table” discussions.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
North Side Leaders Plead for Safe Driving
Reckless driving is plaguing the North Side, community leaders say.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood
Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
Gerrymandering Is A Threat To Our Democracy
Will US Supreme Court put party politics aside when considering Whitford v. Gill? Hopefully.
Sep 29th, 2017 by David Crowley
Bill Lets Some Criminal Records Be Expunged
Rep. Goyke’s bill gets bipartisan support, allows retroactive expungement of youthful convictions.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
New City Tax Needed, Officials Say
Reacting to new report, area legislators say Milwaukee needs sales or income tax.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
We Must Legalize Marijuana
It will combat opioid epidemic and boost state economy.
Jul 21st, 2017 by David Crowley
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Where Are Tonight’s Candidate Parties?
Win or lose, today's primary candidates will be partying. But where? Here's the details.
Feb 16th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?
Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus and Karen Slattery
We Need Better Transit!
Suburban officials and business leaders at Downtown conference on transit call for better connections to the city.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
