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Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Takeaways on DNC Day One
Milwaukee was all but invisible. The format rocked, but Michelle disappointed.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Gwen Moore Gives 90 Second Convention Speech
Moore, first Wisconsin politician to speak, delivers high-energy speech.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant
Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice
Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.
Jul 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March
March honors Black women, protests injustice.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Community Health Centers Need Funding
Vitally needed to provide health care to poor and uninsured. More federal funding needed.
Jun 14th, 2020 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
City Attorney Moving To Drop Curfew Charges
Charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at least one lawsuit still likely.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park
March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake
Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Relaxes Food Stamps Rules
Residents using SNAP benefits can now buy groceries online.
May 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic
As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.
May 10th, 2020 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
Legislative Black Caucus Addresses Pandemic
State’s black communities lack healthcare, economic relief and accurate information.
May 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Low-income Communities are Hard Hit by COVID-19
Local African-American leaders lament the effect of COVID-19 on their communities.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Pence Visits State Amid Criticism
"No national plan,” Wisconsin still lacks COVID-19 supplies, Democrats charge.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Trump Help State Get Medical Supplies?
Still won’t use Defense Production Act to ramp up production. Baldwin pushes for action.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 5
Blomme vs Dedinsky in one of two contested Milwaukee County circuit court races.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine
Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Rep. Brostoff Quarantining After Coronavirus Exposure
Brostoff, the latest Wisconsin politico to be exposed to the virus, is "keeping a cool head".
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now the Reddest State?
No state in America has been more opposed to federal coronavirus relief package.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act
House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski
State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill
Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
State Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Community Honors Shooting Victims
300 people, local pastors, government officials attend vigil for those killed at Molson Coors.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Alana Watson
Milwaukee Pays High Price for War
Since 2001, the total cost of America’s wars just to county taxpayers was $10.68 billion.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Bill Christofferson
Remembering the Molson Coors Victims
Families remember victims for the lives they lived. Shooter's family releases statement expressing sorrow.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Megan Hart
DNC Host Committee Hires New Leaders
Board picks two prominent female leaders to lead Milwaukee 2020.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Legislature Split on Violence Against Women Bills
Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired. In Wisconsin partisan split killing legislation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Evi Arthur
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Circuit Court Candidates
Three candidates competing for judgeship.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee DNC Leaders Fired by Board
Liz Gilbert and Adam Alonso terminated as part of investigation into toxic work environment.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Toxic” Work Environment at DNC Cited
Investigation launched, top two officials barred from entering DNC offices.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislation Targets Hair Discrimination
Federal bill pushed by Rep. Gwen Moore, state bill by Milwaukee Rep LaKeshia Myers.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Allison Stevens and Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security
Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Langley Has Raised Just $2,500
Incumbent city attorney way behind his challengers in campaign donations.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
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
500 Media Members Get DNC Preview
Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why Pocan Voted No on Trade Deal
Madison Democrat the only state representative to oppose historic revision of NAFTA.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts
Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement
42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
How WWII Veteran, Now 95, Made History
Anna Mae Robertson remembers her work in the only all-female African American battalion.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Caroline White
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Walker’s Costly War on the Poor
Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report
Republicans, Democrats divided on what it says about Trump but most back transparency.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected
He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?
Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention
Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Register of Deeds John LaFave’s Domicile
His deeds are now being investigated by FBI. He lives in a modest Brown Deer ranch home.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Michael Horne
State Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
State Members of Congress Differ on Shutdown
Republicans support Trumps’s call for a wall, Democrats push to end shutdown, fund government agencies.
Jan 6th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Local Officials Oppose Wealth Test for Immigrants
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
House of Peace Mural Gets Restored
Artist George Gist, who’s created 300 murals, came back here to restore this one, created 25 years ago.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?
4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Democratic Search Committee Visiting City
“Purple State” status makes Milwaukee attractive as possible site for 2020 convention.
Aug 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE
Pocan’s proposal not backed by Baldwin, most Democratic candidates for Congress
Jul 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Group Wants Independent North Division
Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Call for Police Reforms
Community members cite Sterling Brown incident, demanding MPD reforms.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Abby Ng
Dan Kohl’s “Hidden” Condo
Democrat challenging Rep. Glenn Grothman downsized into this 4,326-square-foot Mequon home.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Act 10 Protests Ignited Mahlon Mitchell’s Political Career
Madison firefighter hopes to harness union power to oust Walker.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Longtime Democrat Matt Flynn Reintroducing Himself to Voters
After four unsuccessful runs for office, will this be Flynn's year?
Jun 7th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Lena Taylor Against the World
Democratic legislator’s press conference was a declaration of war -- against everybody.
May 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
