Local Politics

• Former Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis reports to jail
• GOP candidates Michels, Johnson have an edge among voters 50+, independents, AARP poll finds
• 'Inappropriate and appalling:' Downtown West Bend Association bans all political organizations from renting stalls at farmers market
• The reason why TV stations must air controversial political ads
• Wisconsin Republicans file 2 open records lawsuits
• Milwaukee's Hunger Task Force director speaks at White House
• Records from Wisconsin election probe to be made public
• Governor Evers hosts roundtable with undergrads at UW-Milwaukee
• Juneteenth Day becomes official holiday in city of Milwaukee
• Speaker Vos sues to block subpoena issued by Jan. 6 committee  
• Tim Michels supports legislation to ban abortions with rape, incest exceptions after years of opposition
• State superintendent renews call to boost school funding, highlights challenges in education
• Commission proposes review of Wisconsin poll observer rules
• Michels calls on Gov. Evers to stop all inmate paroles
• 'Our overall financial predicament is not sustainable': Milwaukee mayor presents 2023 budget proposal
• Evers, DHS announce nearly $32M to support EMS providers in nearly every Wisconsin county
• Wisconsin organizations promote National Voter Registration Day in Milwaukee
• Milwaukee Police Association files suit against city over gun safety concerns
• GOP governor candidate Michels' construction company faced series of sexual harassment, racial discrimination allegations
• Mayor Johnson urges eligible voters to register ahead of National Voter Registration Day
• Gableman represents Racine County man charged with false ballot requests
• 'Vote for Gun Violence Prevention': Nonprofit launches campaign with personal testimonies
• Wisconsin to receive $78M in funding to expand electric vehicle charging stations
• Wisconsin lawsuit challenges federal voter registration form
• Parents, teachers discuss arming staff during West Bend School Board meeting
• New court-ordered election guidance: WEC cannot help clerks with incomplete addresses
• Tim Michels willing to give local governments more state aid to bolster police departments
• 'Mobile Meet Ups': Milwaukee elected officials meet with voters aboard MCTS buses
• Evers visits downtown Waukesha businesses, announces $250K grant
• Wisconsin judge refuses to suspend absentee ballot ruling
• People with disabilities still face voting challenges after Supreme Court decision overturned
• Evers, Michels to debate just once before election
• Tim Michels receiving push from Florida's Ron DeSantis during Green Bay rally
• Lawmakers approve revised $31M spending plan to fight opioid epidemic
• Wisconsin judge sides with GOP in absentee ballot fight
• Wisconsin Elections Commission issues guidance for voters with disabilities
• Mandela Barnes meets with labor union workers in Brown County
• AG candidate Eric Toney advocates for DOJ to manage prosecutions in Milwaukee to tackle rising crime
• President Biden greeted at Milwaukee Laborfest by hundreds of supporters and opposition
• Union members praise Biden’s appearance at Laborfest
• Voces de la Frontera urges Biden to deliver on his promise to expand protections for immigrants
• BLOC endorses Dane Co. Judge Everett Mitchell for 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court primaries
• Wisconsin Elections Commission requests $1.3M to meet growing demands, boost confidence in elections
• Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can receive help voting
• Ron Johnson addresses economy, inflation during stop at American Legion Convention
• Wisconsinites could pay state taxes on student debt forgiveness
• Vos withdraws subpoenas, ending Wisconsin election inquiry
• Gov. Evers hosts roundtable in Kenosha on proposed tax plan
• Republicans bash Gov. Evers on 2-year anniversary of Kenosha unrest, Evers says he's not to blame
• Crowley calls on state to allow Milwaukee County to raise sales tax revenue
• Evers announces tax cut proposal during Milwaukee visit
• GOP asks judge to toss lawsuit challenging abortion ban
• Evers urges lawmakers to use surplus to ease inflation after poll reveals majority of voters concerned about rising costs
• Evers welcomes visit from President Biden after aides urged against it
• Adam Steen announces write-in campaign after losing to Vos in primary
• Evers announces $4.5M investment in Wisconsin conservation projects
• Judge: Gableman no longer in contempt of court
• Burlington community decries racist attitudes, lack of action at council meeting
• Chair of Milwaukee's domestic violence commission resigns over Hamilton's appointment to OVP
• Evers announces $10 million to expand well reconstruction
• Vos on firing Gableman: 'He was looking for something else besides the truth'
• Vos ends election probe, but legal fees continue to cost taxpayers
• Sen. Ron Johnson discusses border security during roundtable event
• Deadline extended in lawsuit against 1849 abortion law, AG Kaul expects response this month
• Wisconsin GOP leader fires 2020 election investigator Michael Gableman
• How Tim Michels overcame voting trends in Wisconsin's primary, an expert weighs in
• Vos walks back primary night comments about Gableman
• Wisconsin primary turnout nears 26%, most in 40 years
• More Milwaukee Co. residents registered to vote than in 2018 partisan primary, but turnout was down
• Prosecutor bests ex-legislator for Wisconsin GOP AG nod
• Assembly Speaker Vos wins reelection after Trump attempts to unseat him
• Trump-backed candidate Tim Michels wins Republican primary race for governor
• Referendum to double budget of Western Lakes Fire Department fails
• Denita Ball will become Milwaukee County's next sheriff
• Mandela Barnes secures Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, will face Sen. Ron Johnson this fall
• 3 Democrats on the primary ballot for Milwaukee County sheriff
• West Allis voters head to the polls for Wisconsin's primary election
• Absentee ballot counting underway in Milwaukee
• Political analyst breaks down lieutenant governor's race
• Wisconsin Assembly candidate Steen hosts 'Toss Vos' campaign event ahead of primary
• Kleefisch, Michels discuss Trump's influence in GOP primary race for governor
• Inflation Reduction Act likely won't have immediate impact on Wisconsinites' wallets
• Know before you vote: Reminders ahead of Tuesday primary election
• Poll: Kleefisch has slight lead over Michels in tight GOP primary race for governor
• Gov. Evers grants 49 pardons, bringing total number to 603
• Milwaukee selected to host 2024 Republican National Convention
• Elections Commission discusses fallout from absentee ballot 'sting operation'
• Gov. Evers announces $14.1 million in ARPA funding for Wisconsin's behavioral health needs
• Arnitta Holliman removed as director of Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention
• Elections commission deadlocks on witness address guidance
• 2024 RNC: Stage cleared for Milwaukee to host after Nashville officially bows out
• Trump endorses Adam Steen over Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
• GOP strategist: Wave of negative ads suggests close primary race
• Dueling endorsements elevate GOP primary race for governor
• Voting questions answered: Rules about 'spoiling' your ballot
• Republican Michels spends nearly $12 million on governor run
• Wisconsin governor candidates participate in primary town hall
• Trump-backed Wisconsin governor candidate Michels won't commit to backing him
• Nashville expected to bow out of RNC race Tuesday, clearing the way for Milwaukee to host
• Wisconsin mobile voting truck claims scrutinized