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Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets
More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
No-Tax-on-Tips Plan Clears Assembly, Heads to Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and some Democrats support exempting up to $25,000 in tips from state income tax.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments
One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden
Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Legislators Draft Bills to Improve State Prison Conditions
16 bills range from rights to sunlight to county-control of jails.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?
Oct 20th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Bill Would Crack Down on Fake Service Dogs
Service dog owners would be required to have a prescription.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.
Sep 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances
Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Will Evers Sign Bill Making Gig Drivers Independent Contractors?
Would exclude Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers from rules protecting workers.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
New South Shore Park Playground Opens
Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County
County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?
Jul 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems
'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Mario Koran
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
GOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance
And ban guaranteed income programs. Gov. Evers vetoed previous proposals.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff
The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Farmers, Chefs Call For Climate Action at James Beard Foundation Event
A roundtable discussion this week on climate change's impact on local industries.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Children’s Hospital Reinstates Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Teen
Had cancelled treatment after Trump’s executive order, now being challenged in court.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Phoebe Petrovic
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Year’s Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
What do Don Smiley, Ryan Clancy and Eric Hovde have in column?
Dec 30th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting
Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?
Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School
Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans
Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?
19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Mario Koran
MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI
GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Rep. Clancy Wins Reelection Despite Democratic Opposition
Incumbent Socialist Democratic legislator defeats challenger Jarrod Anderson.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee
Milwaukee 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 Kilmer
Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?
Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Anti-Republican Group Takes Over Downtown Streets
Coalition to March on the RNC is the result of some 100 groups coming together.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy
Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat
Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
Fight over underlying language divides board.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work
But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law
Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support
County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy
Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling
County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.
Feb 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park
Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy
Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
Led by Sup. Ryan Clancy, four supervisors want board to take vote on foreign policy.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Raise Limits on Personal Property After Prisoner Denied Bible
Two Assembly Democrats oppose bill, saying it won't actually help prison inmates.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?
Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.
Jan 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire
Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace
Jan 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract
Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
County Officials Change Jail Food Provider
Contract with Trinity Services Group, starting at $6.2 million annually, needs county board approval.
Dec 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Is It the End of Battery Electric Buses for Milwaukee?
Top transit officials say there are currently no reliable manufacturers in U.S. market.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit
An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.
Nov 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground
New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers
Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding
The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Jail Commissary Contract Caps Prices
Limiting what private contractors charge for food and hygiene products in jail and CRC.
Oct 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
The Battle Over Transit Security
MCTS and supervisors at odds over how to improve security, protect bus drivers.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Waste $300,000
Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas
Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse
Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.
Sep 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation
Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
After ‘Neither Dignity Nor Value’ Comment, Staskunas Wants Clancy Out As Law Enforcement Committee Chair
Staskunas irked by Clancy's recent comments about police work having no "dignity or value."
Sep 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office
But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems
A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees
Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges
Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Reports Jail is Understaffed, Overpopulated
Staffing data is part of information release for county board's jail inquiry.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat
Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
