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Do Sales by Home Bakers Need Regulation?

Do Sales by Home Bakers Need Regulation?

Republican bill creates regulatory system for cottage food industry in Wisconsin.

Reckless Drivers Would Get ‘Speed Limiter’ Devices Under New Proposal 

Reckless Drivers Would Get ‘Speed Limiter’ Devices Under New Proposal 

Democratic legislators tout state bill. Milwaukee's mayor and Rep. Donovan have doubts.

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Now Serving: International Restaurant, IVR Bar Opens on Northwest Side
Now Serving

International Restaurant, IVR Bar Opens on Northwest Side

Plus: Big brewery news, EE-Sane update and the latest on chicken-keeping.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

A number of winner-take-all primaries on the ballot will reshape Milwaukee's legislative delegation.

Vote Tuesday: Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
Vote Tuesday

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary

Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary

Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.

MKE County: Alexander Faces Challenge For County Board
MKE County

Alexander Faces Challenge For County Board

John Martin "Marty" Hagedorn files to run for Milwaukee County Board District 18 seat.

2023 Spring Primary: Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results
2023 Spring Primary

Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results

Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.

City Hall: More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
City Hall

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

MKE County: Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
MKE County

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

MKE County: County Board Races Finally Settled
MKE County

County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

MKE County: Election Shakes Up County Board
MKE County

Election Shakes Up County Board

Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.

2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results

2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results

Election results for mayor and county board.

Vote Tuesday: County Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

MKE County: Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
MKE County

Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates

Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.

MKE County: Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
MKE County

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

MKE County: One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot
MKE County

One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot

Dist. 18 Sup. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. didn't get enough signatures to be listed on Spring 2022 ballot.

MKE County: Future of Two Golf Courses in Question
MKE County

Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

Transportation: Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?
Transportation

Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?

Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.

MKE County: Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
MKE County

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."

MKE County: County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?
MKE County

County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?

Sudden changes in speed limits, outdated infrastructure cited as problems. County Board will investigate problem.

MKE County: New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
MKE County

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.