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Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie BolichCapitol One’s $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan Could Be Game Changer
Plan linked to Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover is why I support the merger.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by State Senator-Elect Dora DrakeNew Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMost Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor SpearsSequanna Taylor Wins Assembly District 11 Primary
County supervisor wins Assembly primary. Will run in general unopposed.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDrake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results
A number of winner-take-all primaries on the ballot will reshape Milwaukee's legislative delegation.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeMilwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election
She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHigh Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Election Commission Director Approved
Paulina Gutierrez has strong support of mayor, council president and commission staff.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneState Elections Commission Allows Trump-Backed Congressional Candidate on Ballot
WEC says it cannot initiate its own investigation, sworn complaint needed to start probe.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Joe SchulzDora Drake Statement on Wisconsin Elections Commission Reaffirming Ballot Access
Jun 10th, 2024 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Representative LaKeshia Myers Considers Appeal of Wisconsin Election Commission Decision
Jun 10th, 2024 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated
New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.
May 15th, 2024 by Rich KremerSequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly
After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.
May 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDora Drake Announces Candidacy for the 4th Senate District
Feb 13th, 2024 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School
Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Corrinne HessBipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans
Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Robert D'AndreaFunding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight
Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Steven WaltersUW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans
Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerMake the UW Board of Regents Meeting Open to the Public
Dec 12th, 2023 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Rep. Drake: 5 bills signed into law to make a better Wisconsin
Dec 6th, 2023 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Legislative Democrats to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Promoting Safe and Strong Communities
Oct 17th, 2023 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence
Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsState Rep. Dora Drake Appointed Vice-Chair on the Speaker’s Task Force Regarding Truancy
Aug 25th, 2023 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRep. Robyn Vining Re-introduces the Pregnancy Protection Act
May 31st, 2023 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Black History Month Resolution Passes Both State Houses
Mar 23rd, 2023 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsMilwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneDespite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support
In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkCaucus Kicks Off Black History Month
'Black history is American history,' says a member of the Legislative Black Caucus.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Baylor SpearsCouncil Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneRep. Drake Elected as Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair
Dec 15th, 2022 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor SpearsEvers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement
Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneRepresentative Drake Announces Her Candidacy for Re-Election
May 26th, 2022 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneEvolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet
Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneLegislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesJoint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBig Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven WaltersLeaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWorkforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery
Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by State Reps Katrina Shankland, Christine Sinicki, Dora Drake, and Deb AndracaRep. Robyn Vining Applauds Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment Introduction
Mar 8th, 2021 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Rep. Dora Drake: Statement about the Senate Anti-Mask Resolution
Jan 28th, 2021 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake
Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCandidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDora Drake Announces Her Candidacy for the 11th Wisconsin State Assembly District
Apr 21st, 2020 by State Senator-Elect Dora Drake