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Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

State of the City address spotlights affordable housing tools, home ownership, faster permitting and Northridge demolition as pillars of neighborhood revival.

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Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

State of the City address spotlights affordable housing tools, home ownership, faster permitting and Northridge demolition as pillars of neighborhood revival.

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.

Milwaukee Continues War on Habitual Parking Violators

Policy is bringing compliance and cash. But concerns remain.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.

‘You Cannot Bet On an Election in Wisconsin!’

WEC chair warns that betting on outcome of election can get your ballot tossed.

Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Thousands Join Third Round of ‘No Kings’ Protests in Wisconsin

More than 100 demonstrations planned across the state.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests

One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.

Washington County Drops Plans for Charlie J. Kirk Way

County board chair says the plan would have cost more than previously realized.

Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement

Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.

County Board Candidate Faces Complaint For Lying In Campaign Ads

Ryan Antczak, candidate for District 11, pled guilty to a similar charge in 2024.

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.

Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub

Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.

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Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

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Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

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Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

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