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Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump
DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA
Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next
Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe
Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Devin Blake
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
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
Tommy Thompson Loves Trump
'He may be unorthodox, but I'm all for him.'
Feb 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
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
Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water
Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge
Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
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
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
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
Cheba Hut Takes on Cannabis Prisoners
Plus: Fairgrounds wins union, new snack shop for Water Street and no more Promises.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Release Voter Records
Records for people deemed incompetent to vote sought by conservative group.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect
Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.
Jan 14th, 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
US Rep. Bryan Steil to Chair House Cryptocurrency Subcommittee
Subcommittee's jurisdiction also includes artificial intelligence and mobile banking.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Ron Johnson Reintroduces Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports
Legislation was blocked by Democratic U.S. Senate majority last year, but GOP now controls Legislative and Executive branches.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns
Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?
Dec 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality
Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Wisconsin Gets Nearly $18 Million for Clean Energy Buses, Trucks
Federal funds will help City of Milwaukee and MPS replace 58 vehicles.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred
After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
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
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
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
What Kind of Economy Will Trump Inherit?
Across the board the numbers all tell a similar story.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Utility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Hovde Won’t Concede, Offers Baseless Election Fraud Charges
Republican Senate candidate attacks Milwaukee results and casts doubts on recounts.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Made Big Gains on Wisconsin’s College Campuses
2024 election data shows the youngest wards shifted strongly towards Republicans.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Could Lose Out As Trump Targets Clean Energy Policies
Trump poised to kill Biden program that promised $4 billion to Wisconsin by 2030.
Nov 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
How Trump Will Change Wisconsin
Voters in this state opted for change. What will they get?
Nov 7th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Scenes From City’s Central Count
Milwaukee election workers are processing 106,000 absentee ballots under watchful eyes of many observers.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Prepares To Count More Than 105,000 Absentee Ballots
Officials attempt to demystify alleged 'dumping' process forced on them by state law.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Harris Win Wisconsin?
Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris
Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.
Nov 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’
In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Wisconsin Won $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
CHIPS Act program will encourage collaboration in Wisconsin's biotech sector.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Harris, Trump Court Voters, Turnout in Dueling Wisconsin Rallies Wednesday
Harris in Madison, Trump in Green Bay . They'll do it again Friday in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, Anna Marie Yanny, and Nick Rommel
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Attempted To Toss 143,000 Wisconsin Voter Registrations
Former Trump attorney sued to block voters with mismatched USPS data.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
‘Voter Rescue’ Group Redirects Lost Milwaukee Voters on Election Day
More than 900 voters went to an early voting site on election day in 2022.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Tom Kertscher
Walz Seeks Union Support In Manitowoc Stop
Minnesota governor says a Harris administration would look to support unions, bolster Wisconsin manufacturing.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Rob Mentzer
Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District
Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.
Oct 26th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters
The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government
Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, and Evan Casey
Climate Change Isn’t a Priority For Voters in Presidential Election
In polls, climate change ranks near the bottom of list of concerns. But not for this group of voters.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate
While staking their positions on issues from abortion, to immigration and foreign policy, the candidates also went after each other.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Steil, Barca At Odds In Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional Race
The race between US Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic challenger Peter Barca hold differing views on many issues.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race
Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Kamala Harris Rallies Supporters in Three Wisconsin Events
Harris visited UW-Milwaukee, held rallies in La Crosse and Green Bay.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Seeks To Drop More Than 50,000 Milwaukee Voters From Rolls Just Before Election
Two suits claim more than 100,000 voters on state registration list 'appear to be invalid.'
Oct 16th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Vice President Will Stay Overnight in Milwaukee Wednesday
Democratic presidential nominee has three campaign events in Wisconsin Thursday.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
1,500 Miles From Border, Immigration a Top GOP Issue in Wisconsin
Trump has promised to crack down on immigration during Wisconsin campaign stops.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Surge in Election Observers At Polls Expected
RNC plans 5,000 observers in Wisconsin.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years
But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.
Oct 12th, 2024 by Trevor Hook
Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction
Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."
Oct 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad
Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Fact Checking Trump and Vance
The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
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 Bolich
Trump Lies About Hurricane Relief at Rally in Juneau, WI
His appearance in Dodge County city partially overlapped Packers game.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Henry Redman
As Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters
Views on economy not as negative as a year ago, but inflation still a concern.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Republicans Talk About Why They Support Harris
Many reasons cited for why they oppose Donald Trump.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Erik Gunn and Baylor Spears
Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’
A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Jack Kelly
New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin
Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin
MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Wins Federal Funds For Largest Ever Riverwalk Expansion
$14.7 million grant will extend riverwalk almost to Bay View
Sep 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?
Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Thompson Urges Serb Hall Rally by Trump
Former governor urges Republicans to contest Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison
Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny and Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris?
After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature
National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?
Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections
Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?
Sep 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Tim Walz Stumps in Superior Saturday
In first trip to northern Wisconsin Democratic V-P candidate predicts 'margin of error' election.
Sep 15th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief
The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.
Sep 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle
Sep 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Harris May Need More Than 51% of Vote
Wisconsin looks good, but she may need 3% lead in national vote to win electoral college.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump
Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Trump Voter Now Opposes Him
Lori McCammon of Alma, Wisconsin, has recorded a video for Republican Voters Against Trump.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
A Summer of Intense Politics
With more to come in the next two months.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance
The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?
County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy
Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
