Supreme Moore Omokunde, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Former member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Son of Gwen Moore.
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Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy
Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
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
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments
One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants
12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund
Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain
Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff
But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month
Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
There are currently 21 special observance days in Wisconsin public schools.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey
GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway
Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Michael Timm
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid
With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban
Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.
Jan 21st, 2024 by Baylor Spears
13 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day
Speeches, performances, movies celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned across town.
Jan 13th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Meredith Melland
Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package
Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Legislative Democrats Push Health Care Agenda
Proposal is a statement of Democrat priorities, despite the fact that GOP will likely block adoption.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate
Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael Smith
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Candidates For State Assembly
A number of contested races, including a high-stakes open seat in the southwest corner of the city.
Nov 5th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable
Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package
Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist
Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.
May 24th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option
Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Coggs Center Welfare Office Resumes Full-Time Hours
Limited hours made it difficult to access services like FoodShare, childcare subsidies.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping
Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers
Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.
May 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet
Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor
Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
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
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Redesign Approved
More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice
Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.
Jul 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan
Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.
May 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services
County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Climate Task Force Readying Report
Officials discuss joint city-county report on environmental strategies due in March.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Langley Has Raised Just $2,500
Incumbent city attorney way behind his challengers in campaign donations.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Seven Will Run for County Executive
Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Commits to Paris Climate Accords
Lt. Gov. Barnes joins a call with experts and city leaders ahead of UN COP25.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Two Efforts Target Climate Change
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Transit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills
“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Task Force Wants Local Green New Deal
A joint City-County task force will tackle climate change and economic inequality.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed
Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Juneteenth Day 2019
State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers
Pay low, conditions bad. In 2018 county hired 103 corrections officers and lost 110.
Jun 17th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Unveils 28 New Buses
Buses have improvements for riders, bus drivers and other road users. See our photos.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Labor Battle Looms at Airport
Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The House of Spider George
He's the entertainment director of Festa Italiana, and married to a Mafia don's daughter.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Famed Arts Teacher Elsa Ulbricht’s Home
She lived in Ferry & Clas home for 86 years, created nationally known New Deal art project.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Michael Horne
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
County Board Okays Pot Referendum
Hope is that advisory referendum will push state legislators to act.
May 25th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Committee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot
Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.
May 10th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored
How Russell Zimmermann restored one of city's "finest Victorian Gothic" buildings.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
New York Times Most Popular Home
That would be this 1892, Queen Anne home on West Side selling for just $190,000.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
500 Black Tuxedos
Upscale event connects teens with role models and a world they mightn't otherwise see.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Seriously, Another Church That’s Now a Home?
Yep, this 1927 Italian pentecostal church was finally turned into a one-family home in 2007.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
How a Church Became a Home
Adventist church from 1920s on Van Buren is now one of the area's oddest homes.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Row House An Architectural Treasure
1891 Friedmann Row is now condos, one owned by ex-judge James Gramling.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Rep. Evan Goyke’s Fixer-Upper
3,571-square-foot, 14-room, 1894 home requires constant fixing.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Will County Give Pension to State?
Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Most Beautiful Bar In Town?
Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Restaurant Owners Have Lots of Land
Modest Astor St. homes of Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro sit on one-third acre.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Malone’s Bar Has a Bay View Style
But it's on Brady St. Which shows how much the two neighborhoods have in common.
Nov 18th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Kane Place Cottage Celebrates the Seasons
This well-preserved Polish Flat was built in 1900.
Oct 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
