Politics
New Council File Aims to Improve City Streets by Enhancing Pothole Repairs
New file seeks greatly expanded pothole filling by DPW
Apr 21st, 2026 by Ald. Andrea Pratt
Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Lawton: “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop to protect our fundamental rights, including personal healthcare rights, all of which feel vulnerable today”
Apr 21st, 2026 by Lyndsey Brunette
Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Trump Administration to Halt Plans to Rescind 2001 Rule Affecting the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Emphasizes Potential Environmental Impacts
During Earth Week, the governor’s letter highlights the nearly 70,000 acres of land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the surrounding ecosystems that will be left unprotected, slams Trump Administration for failing to respect Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights
Apr 21st, 2026 by Gov. Tony Evers
Common Council Adopts, Mayor Signs Legislation Making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City
Ald. José G. Pérez
Apr 21st, 2026 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Trillion Trees Pledge Update
Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly 12 Million Trees Planted in 2025, Bringing State Over Halfway Toward its Tree Planting Goal
The governor, DFI, and Edvest 529 continue tree planting efforts through new partnership to give away thousands of free trees to kids and families throughout Wisconsin
Apr 21st, 2026 by Gov. Tony Evers
