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Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side
GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Airport’s International Terminal Project Gets Funding Boost
But will federal grant won in October be withheld by Trump administration?
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now
Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?
Fights over the surplus have become common, a big change from years ago.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature
Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Trump Tariffs Could Raise Craft Beer Prices
Aluminum tariff would punish breweries that rely on distribution.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Illinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Solar Program for Low-Income Wisconsin Families Hits Federal Funds Freeze
Federal court ordered Trump administration to restore funding but hasn't happened yet.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion
'We need people in the Legislature who will fight for public schools, too,' incumbent says.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?
Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Superintendent Candidate Brittany Kinser Wants Higher Standards
Former teacher, principal and school choice lobbyist calls herself a 'moderate.'
Feb 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Tommy Thompson Loves Trump
'He may be unorthodox, but I'm all for him.'
Feb 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Children’s Hospital Reinstates Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Teen
Had cancelled treatment after Trump’s executive order, now being challenged in court.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Phoebe Petrovic
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Take A Winter Break at Bradford Beach
Plus: Stop by WMSE's Art & Music event
Feb 6th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Evers’ Budget Offers $80 Million for Farmers, Food
Proposals to expand agricultural exports and ban term 'milk' by non-dairy products.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Want That Road Get Repaved? Have More Babies
Under Trump, DOT wants more road funding for areas with higher birth, marriage rates.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Government Cuts Carbon Emissions by 48%
Reduction since 2005 puts it near to goal of 50% reduction by 2030.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups
Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'
Feb 6th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump
Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds
Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee
Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Affordable Care Enrollment Again Sets a Record
313,579 Wisconsin residents enrolled for coverage through federal insurance marketplace.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
‘Emilia Perez’ Is a Must See
Operatic, visionary film about drug lord who wants a sex change -- you have to see it to believe it.
Feb 2nd, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump Administration Slashes Popular Transportation Grant Program by 90%, Imperiling Milwaukee Funding
Program previously funded several Milwaukee projects, including bridge repair, streets and streetcar extension.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Trump’s Order Banning Care for Transgender Kids Mean?
The Trump administration is seeking to end access to gender transition treatments for youth under age 19.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings
Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze
Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Judge Freezes the Freeze, Blocks Trump’s Plan
Temporary block lasts until Monday.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel
Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Baldwin Calls on Trump to Combat China’s Shipbuilding Dominance
China is 'cheating,' she says. US Trade Representative report cites unfair trade practices.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Faces Washington, April Elections Headwinds
Will governor run for reelection? Are political winds behind or against Democrats?
Jan 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store
Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?
His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.
Jan 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters
Sergeant who defended Capitol joins Courage for America in opposing pardons.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation
Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?
Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary
Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves
Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Cargo Tonnage Lagging at Great Lakes Ports
But Port Milwaukee seeing increase from new Agricultural Maritime Export Facility.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair
Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
The Year’s Most Popular Urban Milwaukee Stories
Frankly, we're surprised by which stories made the Top 10. You may be, too.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Top 10 News Stories of 2024
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Outside Liberal Groups Outspent GOP 10-1 Yet Van Orden Still Won
Democrat Rebecca Cooke still lost to western Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Dec 29th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Effort To Map Bottom of Great Lakes Part of Climate Change Mitigation Effort
"More is known about the surface of the moon and Mars than the bottom of the Great Lakes," says project leader.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’
There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Why People Live Longer in Some States
The differences between Wisconsin and states like Mississippi.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Move Over DOGE and Musk, Vos Unveils GOAT For Wisconsin
The 'Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency' is similar to a newly-launched Trump effort.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance
4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?
After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?
Dec 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill
Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle
With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme
Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'
Dec 12th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Water Council Effort Fails To Secure Federal Grant
But nonprofit says it remains focused on developing W+E Forward initiative.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10
70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case
Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?
At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO To Lead Large Federal Agency
Frank Bisignano is the first nominee with a clear Milwaukee connection.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
And how will they be affected by Trump tax cuts?
Dec 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Tariffs a Threat to Wisconsin Manufacturing?
Report warns of possible trade war affecting state's $12 billion in annual exports.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Could Ben Wikler Nationalize Wisconsin-Style Campaigning?
Wisconsin Democratic Chair seeks to become national party leader.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Enters Race for DNC Chair
State chairman has helped Democrats win 7 of 10 statewide races.
Dec 1st, 2024 by Deneen Smith
36 MATC Students Become ‘Citizens by Choice’
College's four-month citizenship preparation classes helps students pass the tests.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
ACA Enrollment Off to Strong Start
'Incredibly busy' in Wisconsin. But will Trump, Republicans target health care coverage in 2025?
Nov 25th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Van Orden May Be More Vulnerable in ’26, Experts Say
Trump's coattails helped western Wisconsin congressman win by just 2.8%.
Nov 24th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Have You Seen Milwaukee’s Trump Art Gallery and Bat Signal?
'Make Art Great Again' says new art gallery.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Gwen Moore Believes Trump’s Tax Plan Will Require Votes From Some Democrats
With small margins in House and Senate, Moore says Republicans will need to work with Democrats to enact changes.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Trevor Hook
What the 2024 Election Tells Us About Wisconsin Voters
Wisconsin was the most competitive state in America. Which issues mattered?
Nov 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
State Office Backs Sanctions Against Michael Gableman for Election Probe
Office of Lawyer Regulation finds 10 violations of rules by former Supreme Court justice.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Watertown School District Adopts More Restrictive Transgender Policies
Will other school districts in state follow suit?
Nov 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment
Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?
Nov 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Trump Picks Sean Duffy for US Transportation Secretary
Fox TV host and former Wisconsin congressman was early Trump supporter.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Tommy Thompson Shames Himself
His embrace of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. has soiled the ex-governor’s reputation.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Eric Hovde Concedes US Senate Race to Tammy Baldwin
After making unfounded claims about election results Republican concedes.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson
‘Our Community Is Terrified’ — Mass Deportations Feared
State immigrants rights group, attorneys consider threat from second Trump term.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Voters Again Color State Purple
The state continues to flip back and forth between two parties, two ideologies.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Pushback Grows On Hovde’s Refusal To Concede
Republican U.S. Senate candidate even said he lost, but won't concede to Baldwin.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader In Running For National Party Chairmanship
Ben Wikler has chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since 2019.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
