Local Politics

• Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
• US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data
• Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez highlights need for food assistance programs during Ozaukee County visit
• ACLU of Wisconsin files request with elections commission over access to Spanish language resources for voters
• Milwaukee health center bracing for potential changes to health insurance landscape
• Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
• Former Trump aides set to appear in Wisconsin over 2020 election fraud charges
• Milwaukee alderman speaks out against Mayor Johnson after Common Council overrides vetoes
• Federal Transit Administration calls on MCTS to address fare evasion
• ‘I could be priced out’: Milwaukee chef says health care uncertainty puts his restaurants at risk
• Sen. Johnson asks U.S. DOJ to get involved in fake electors case against Trump lawyer
• 'Overdose Death Initiative': DOJ's new approach investigating opioid overdoses and deaths
• New Marquette poll shows support for law abiding immigrants to have work permits in US
• Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race
• Judge Hannah Dugan trial: On the eve of jury selection, a look ahead at the local case's national implications
• 21 vehicles towed in 20 days; Milwaukee's effort to crack down on reckless driving
• Wisconsin judge refuses to step aside as requested by former Trump attorney
• Facial recognition technology sparks negative response from activist groups at Milwaukee County Board Committee meeting
• Gov. Evers signs Bradyn's Law to help protect young people from sextortion
• 'I’ll be paying a lot more': Milwaukee bus riders react to fare increase
• Governor Tony Evers declares energy emergency in Wisconsin
• Evers vetoes 9 GOP bills, including bans on guaranteed income programs and health care for undocumented immigrants
• Better than Amtrak? New 'MARK' commission aims to provide Milwaukee-to-Chicago rail alternative
• MCTS bus fares increasing in the new year
• Sen. Baldwin hosts roundtable on rising costs with parents in Wauwatosa
• State lawmakers seek to end emissions testing requirement for SE Wisconsin
• Mayor Johnson proclaims December 'A Christmas Carol Month' after Milwaukee Rep performance
• Who owns the beach? One man's ticket for walking along Lake Michigan's shoreline in Shorewood could change Wisconsin laws
• State Supreme Court to hear case challenging ICE detainers in county jails
• Mandela Barnes launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
• Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints judges to hear congressional redistricting cases
• Amid divide over pay raises, fire truck funding, Milwaukee council overrides all of mayor's budget vetoes
• New bill would require women to collect medical waste in a 'catch kit' after using abortion pills
• Ryan Strnad drops out of Wisconsin governor's race
• Former Evers cabinet official weighs run for governor; Brennan to announce in 'a few days'
• GOP leaders bench online sports betting bill amid conservative pushback
• Assembly passes package of bills for assistance toward consolidating school districts in Wisconsin
• Gov. Evers appeals Trump administration's denial of disaster relief funding
• Dems try to force vote on expanding Medicaid coverage for new moms
• Mayor Johnson uses line-item veto to roll back parts of 2026 budget
• Brad Schimel appointed interim US attorney for Eastern District of Wisconsin
• After public pushback, Cudahy council rejects plan to introduce $50 wheel tax
• ‘We want responsible regulations, not prohibition’: Milwaukee business owners concerned after federal hemp-THC ban passes
• 'Past time to get the upgrades': Milwaukee Common Council considers new fire safety legislation
• Waukesha district parents react to school board's decision to close 2 elementary schools due to low enrollment
• As shutdown ends, Baldwin willing to 'play hardball' on healthcare tax credits while Tiffany says ACA 'clearly not working'
• Council members and citizens give feedback to help final plans for potential fire department merger
• Despite progress on funding bill, air travel delays expected to continue even after government reopens
• ‘Please slow down’: Push to end speeding and reckless driving along Kinnickinnic Ave. continues
• Governor Evers defends decision to pay for FoodShare benefits amid government shutdown
• Supreme Court upholds same-sex marriage ruling by denying appeal
• Wisconsin lawmakers react to Senate deal to end the government shutdown
• 330,000+ Wisconsin families received November FoodShare money, but there's still confusion as Trump admin. appeals order
• Evers admin 'immediately moves' to pay FoodShare recipients, says benefits may be available overnight
• Milwaukee Co. Board adopts nearly $1.4B budget; vote shifts millions to MCTS
• Democrats propose giving cities, villages ability to have their own sales tax
• What do Tuesday's elections signal for Wisconsin? Here are 3 takeaways from the Marquette Law Poll's director
• Milwaukee County supervisors propose $150,000 for emergency food benefit funding
• State superintendent testifies in committee hearing regarding sexual misconduct, grooming in Wisconsin schools
• Gov. Evers signs executive order declaring state of emergency due to ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefits ending
• GOP bill would require referendum to approve local wheel taxes, even ones already in place
• ‘It brings high anxiety': Waukesha parents concerned as district considers closing schools
• 'It puts the pressure on': Food pantries stressed as SNAP concerns spike traffic
• Local groups demand use of state money to fill funding gaps, SNAP benefits
• Proposed bill would require 'speed limiter' devices for reckless drivers in Wisconsin
• Different Capitol, same finger-pointing: Dems, Van Orden trade shutdown blame in Madison
• 'We don't want to tow your car': New Milwaukee ordinance cracks down on unpaid parking tickets
• FEMA aid rejection: Local governments outside Milwaukee also denied flood relief
• Milwaukee area leaders launch food drive to support residents affected by loss of FoodShare benefits
• AG Kaul joins lawsuit against Trump administration, urges court to restore SNAP funding
• Lawmakers announce new fire safety bills after deadly Mother’s Day fire
• Democrats in Wisconsin say health care premium costs would increase if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire
• Gov. Evers says he plans to appeal decision to deny Wisconsin FEMA public sector aid 'very soon'
• Mayor Johnson signs resolution designating an Innovation District in Walker's Point
• Committee advances proposal to add uniformed MCTS security at stops and on buses
• Trump administration denies state's request for public assistance after August flooding
• State education officials grilled over handling of grooming investigations
• Evers discusses government shutdown during Racine visit
• Bill proposes English as Wisconsin’s official state language, AI interpreters in court proceedings
• Port Washington data center: Council meeting moved to bigger location to accommodate public
• Milwaukee's fire department requested almost $30M for new vehicles over 2 years; the city gave it $2M
• Wisconsin FoodShare program will run out of funding in 10 days; food banks prepare to ramp up
• Eric Toney announces candidacy for Wisconsin attorney general
• Will Martin announces candidacy for Wisconsin lieutenant governor
• Milwaukee's 2026 parking plan: Extended meter hours, 65,000 more tickets issued
• Former WisDems chair Wikler won't run for governor, pledges to help eventual nominee
• State Legislature approves bill allowing police to tow cars used for reckless driving, regardless of owner
• To avoid wheel tax increase, alderman suggests cutting streetcar funding
• Protesters in Milwaukee call for removal of National Guard from Chicago
• Will Wisconsin have a divided Legislature next year? Democrats outline their plan to win control of Senate
• Senate committee to discuss bill paving way for red light camera pilot program in Milwaukee
• ‘I just gotta eat and feed my family’: Wisconsin farmers feel impacts of trade and tariff war
• In bid for governor, Missy Hughes hypes background in dairy business and as part of Evers' cabinet
• Evers backs Dems' approach to government shutdown
• Extended health care credits at center of government shutdown. Here's what WI members of Congress say about it
• Political expert: Effects of government shutdown may not be immediately felt
• Tosa approves plan allowing potential merger with West Allis Fire Department to move forward
• Proposal would charge Waukesha households yearly fee for garbage, recycling pickup
• Milwaukee County Executive Crowley delivers 2026 budget address
• Republican candidate Bill Berrien drops out of Wisconsin governor's race