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Wisconsin Democratic Mayors Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support

All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

VP Harris Announces Apprenticeship Program During Madison Visit

Kamala Harris has already been to Wisconsin twice this year.

Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations

Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.

Officials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison

Blood Tribe, a growing white supremacist group, chanted that 'Israel is not our friend.'

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.

Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman

Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.

Madison Planning For Possible Amtrak Expansion

With potential for federal funding, Madison studying six station sites.

Wisconsin Celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week

Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand

Madison mayor, others push Dane County DA to prosecute state’s 10 fake electors.

Madison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers

Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.

Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants

State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.

Voces de la Frontera Action Celebrates Gableman’s Withdrawal of Baseless Subpoenas

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

Vos, Gableman Could Face Consequences for Election Probe

Court requires Vos to sit for deposition, lawyer demands public apologies by Gableman.

Republicans Expand Election Probe

More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.

Gableman Asks Court to Arrest Madison, Green Bay Mayors

It’s “comic buffoonery,” says attorney for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich.

Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG

In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.

Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention

City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.

Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe

Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.

Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Investment for Transit Services in Madison and Milwaukee

Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?

Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.

Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes Stand With ‘Defunding the Police’

Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers

Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

Democrats Should Be Tough on Crime

It’s not a winning message to say crime is justified by poverty.

Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally

'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’

State Needs to Re-Commit To Cities

Shared revenue to local governments has declined for 20 years

State’s Local Governments Getting $2.3 Billion

Must create plans to spend federal pandemic aid on COVID-19 response and economic losses.

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site in Madison Begins April 7

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands at Alliant Energy Center

Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

City of Madison receives $250,000 state grant to redevelop idle site

WEDC funding to help support Westgate Mall redevelopment

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.

COVID-19 Variant Hits Minnesota

Neighbor state confirms 5 cases. Has it traveled to Wisconsin?

Cities Across State Facing “Painful” Budgets

Pandemic slashes revenue streams for cities large and small.

State Spends 15th Most on Police, Corrections

Heavily Democratic states spend bigger percentage of budget on this, study finds.

Mayors of 5 Largest Cities Issue Voting Challenge

Barrett, four other mayors in state will compete for who gets most early and absentee ballots.

Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District

Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.

How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?

Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

State regulators voted to extend the moratorium Through Sept. 1.

How Many Police Live Where They Work?

In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.

Outdoor Dining Expanding Across State

Restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Wausau look for safer ways to attract and serve customers.

Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers

Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.

Bradley: “The Madness and Violence Needs to End”

Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling

Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.

Wisconsin Counties Need More Census Workers

Census Bureau raising pay to attract more applicants.

Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin

Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.

Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253

As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.

Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election

The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.

A New Generation of Political Leaders

GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.

Madison, Chicago Mayor Elections Matter

Historic victories by gay candidates in both cities will create role models for young people.

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