Local Politics

• 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
• Wisconsin clerks refer 46 cases of suspected fraud, irregularities in 2024 presidential election
• 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
• Expert warns Planned Parenthood abortion pause will lead to more out-of-state, pill-based abortions
• Tiffany enters race for governor; GOP primary now at 3 candidates
• 'Prioritizing safety over speed': Traffic calming measures reduce speeding and crashes across Milwaukee
• New bills propose drop box rules, counting absentee ballots a day early
• ACLU of Wisconsin files lawsuit to terminate ICE detainers in county jails
• Mayor addresses Milwaukee police chases, says solution will not happen overnight
• Proposed ordinance would pause permit fees for Milwaukeeans repairing flood damaged homes
• 'Do better': Milwaukee leaders call on parents, community after several violent incidents
• Could a socialist be elected Wisconsin governor? Rep. Francesca Hong believes she has the right recipe
• State Sen. Kelda Roys joins race for governor as Dems' field keeps widening
• FEMA flood aid by the numbers: Disaster relief amounts to $20K per home
• State lawmakers discuss Kirk assassination before, during Capitol session
• Milwaukee County supervisor proposes end to bus service on Christmas Day to cut costs
• Milwaukee Co. Executive David Crowley launches bid for governor
• Congressman Steil requests federal oversight of MCTS after millions lost in fare evasion
• Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces new act that would allow all Wisconsinites access to Packers game broadcasts
• Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa announces campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State
• Milwaukee lawmaker had Capitol access 'inappropriately revoked'
• Evers urges rejection of Trump budget cuts to preparedness, clean water, infrastructure
• Laborfest kicks off amid record-low union membership in Wisconsin
• SCOWIS Justice Rebecca Bradley not seeking reelection in 2026
• Evers administration estimates 'Big Beautiful Bill' will cost state $142 million per year
• Wisconsin Democrats propose bill to ban concealed carry on college campuses
• State leaders unveil new legislation aimed at preventing reckless driving
• Polls show voters' views of Democrats have worsened. Can a beer vendor help change that?
• Group of Wisconsin youth sue state over pro-fossil fuel policies
• FEMA wraps up field assessments over the weekend; residents concerned some neighborhoods weren't visited
• Milwaukee gets a new director of Office of Community Wellness and Safety