Jonathan Brostoff

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Dobbs Decision

Nashville North Is All About The Music

Live music every day, typically country, usually starting at 3 p.m., with creative street food.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Republican Refusal to Repeal Archaic Total Abortion Ban

Thurman’s Is Back From The Dead

Closed for more than a year, the baseball/Grateful Dead-themed bar off Brady Street returns.

Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races

Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.

Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat

Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9

Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council

Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.

Committee Backs Kovac For Budget Director

A unanimous vote for alderman, whose resignation is expected to occur May 9.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

Rep. Jonathan Brostoff Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council

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.

Trade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays

Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Today’s Informational Hearing on the DSPS Licensing Backlog

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address

School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding

Pushing for more public funding of private schools.

Imposter Electors Tied to Fitzgerald, Kleefisch

And Republican AG candidate Adam Jarchow. Democrats say it disqualifies them from holding office.

Rep. Brostoff and Sen. Larson Reintroduce Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

“Every Kid in Our State Deserves Access to High-Quality Public Education”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of GOP Gun Bills

“Is the GOP Really Willing to Be the Party of School Shootings?”

Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?

They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Bill 309

Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Waukesha Parade Tragedy

“My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families”

Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills

Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.

Broad Coalition of Wisconsin Leaders Endorses Jessica Katzenmeyer for Congress

Sen. Larson, Rep. Brostoff introduce bill to repeal punitive “death tax” on poor Wisconsinites

Bill Requires More Access to Police Records

Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

Tosa Detective Who Labeled Mayor A ‘Higher Value Target’ Gets Promotion

Detective Joseph Lewandowski was promoted to sergeant.

US Must Help Afghan Refugees

We have a great debt to repay going back decades.

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws

Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'

Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter

WE reporter Isiah Holmes on list, along with state Reps. David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff and attorneys Kimberley Motley, Deja Vishny.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill 68

“We Had the Opportunity to Pass a Budget That Worked for Everyone… This Was Not That Budget”

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Legislators Clash On Police Funding

A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.

State Legislature Passes Policing Bills

The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Votes against Speaker’s Task Force Police “Reform” Bills

“A Rigged Process Produced Rigged Results”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Introduction of LRB-3297

“I Don’t Even Know Where to Begin With This Terrible Bill”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on GOP Denying Affordable Healthcare to Tens of Thousands… Again

Wisconsin Republicans Again Refuse to Expand BadgerCare; Deny Wisconsin Over $1 Billion in Federal Funding

Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers

Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center

Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.

Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views

"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Council Committee Rejects MPD Request To Be Featured on Crime Show

MPD sees it as public relations improvement. Alderman sees it as "trauma porn."

Rep. Brostoff, Sen. Johnson, and Partners Introduce Legislation to End Qualified Immunity in Wisconsin

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ ‘21-’23 Biennial Budget

“A Bold Biennial Budget That Will… Move Our State Forward”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ Mental Health Budget Initiatives

“Join Me in Thanking Governor Evers for This Important Move”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yet Another Shameful, Irresponsible, and Life-Threatening GOP Temper Tantrum”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yesterday Was a Win... But We Can’t Afford to Be Complacent”

Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge

After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2021 State of the State Address

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Democrats’ Day One COVID-19 Response Legislation

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police Union Smears Against City Attorney Tearman Spencer

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

Road of Democracy Project Highlights Connection of Milwaukee’s Arts and Civic Life

‘Does My Vote Matter?’

Mixed emotions as city’s minority and low-income voters head to the polls.

The “Molotov Cocktail” That Wasn’t

MPD admits the 6th and McKinley weapon was just a plastic water bottle.

Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races

“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.

Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union

Management refuses to recognize a worker supported union, forcing an NLRB election.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police-Abetted Terrorism in Kenosha

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

Tosa Police Arrest Peaceful Protester

30-minute video captures standoff between protesters and police.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Rep. Bowen’s Integrity

Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated

Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on National Uprising in Belarus

Will Chief Morales Sue The City If He’s Fired?

Chief's attorney doesn't rule it out. Morales addresses media during press club event.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 24, 2020

Protesters Call for Chief Morales’ Firing

Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates

A Virtual Q+A with Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Jeramey Jannene will interview Brostoff about state issues, his participation in George Floyd protests and more. Don't miss it.

Milwaukee Marches, Day 41

Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice

Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.

Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain

Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community

Protesters March Through Mayfair Mall

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Suspected Sex Trafficking House Burned

Crowd surrounds house at 40th and Lloyd believed to be connected to missing children.

Rep. Brostoff Live from Today’s Protest

Today’s Juneteenth Day Celebration

March Stops at Gilles for Frozen Custard

March Heads West on Vliet

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff Joint Statement on Incident at Speedway Gas Station in Menomonee Falls

“Incidents Like Last Night’s Are Exactly Why We’re Still Marching Today”

“Gotta Spread Light to the Darkness,” Says Rep. Brostoff

Rep. Brostroff Livestreams Tonight’s March

Rep. Brostoff’s Livestream From Tonight’s March

Rep. Brostoff Joins South Side March

Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform

Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.

Rep. Brostoff Hits the Streets in Protests, Again

Rep. Brostoff is Marching Again Tonight

Thousands March While Attorney In Custody For Spitting In Protester’s Face

Giannis and other Bucks players show up at one of seven marches.

Elected Officials Join the Protest

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.

Rep. Brostoff is Marching Again