Local Politics

• 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
• Milwaukee County remains in recovery phase, launches new website with flood resources
• Gov. Evers requests FEMA support in wake of flash flooding in southeastern Wisconsin
• Mayor Johnson provides update on flood recovery efforts, federal disaster funding
• Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency due to historic flooding
• GOP Rep. Tiffany to announce if he's running for governor in '30 to 60 days'
• Milwaukee named host city for 2027 Young Republicans National Convention
• Why are Canadian wildfires affecting Wisconsin air quality? GOP lawmakers demand answers while DNR crews help fight fires
• At Steil town hall, raucous crowd asks about tariffs, ICE, health care
• 'It's unlikely that I'll endorse anybody': Governor Evers gives latest scoop on governor's race during ice cream tour
• County leaders approve $30M in funding to support redevelopment of Mitchell Park Domes
• At Sheboygan visit, Rodriguez defends campaign timing, doesn't say if she'd have signed Evers' budget
• Kaul joins lawsuit against USDA over SNAP data demand
• Evers after town hall: No endorsement for his job yet, says Rodriguez learned his announcement ‘the day of’
• City may hire new lawyer to negotiate with MPA as office contracts remain at standstill
• Scott Walker not running for Wisconsin governor in 2026
• Rodriguez, Crowley are first Democratic candidates to enter governor's race
• Race for Wisconsin governor heats up, political experts share insight into upcoming election
• 'The stakes are simply too high': Crowley prepares to enter 2026 Wisconsin governor race
• Politicos, rivals, and potential candidates react to Gov. Evers' decision to not run for third term
• Congresswoman Moore urges ICE to stop deporting T and U visa applicants
• Legislation could make monarch Wisconsin's official state butterfly
• Sean Duffy announces new recreational aviation safety regulations during EAA AirVenture visit
• As Democrats make push to flip state Senate, here are the races to watch
• Gov. Evers' fundraising is far short of his levels 4 years ago -- is it a sign he won't seek re-election?
• Common Council overrides mayor's veto; overnight alternate side parking rules end in District 4
• Common Council adopts ADU legislation in effort to diversify Milwaukee housing options
• After 2-year delay, school districts will finally get money meant for reading instruction
• County Exec. Crowley speaks to high schoolers enrolled in MU pre-college course
• Judge Hannah Dugan’s defense to file another motion to appeal in federal court
• Alderman and Milwaukee mayor at odds over lack of parking in District 4
• Fines, cameras, cash, rewards -- Milwaukee mayor cracks down on illegal dumping
• MCTS drivers union to vote this week on authorizing a strike
• Federal funding pulled for Milwaukee's 6th Street reconstruction project
• 'It's a great start': Gov. Evers touts child care investments in budget bill during visit to Milwaukee
• Milwaukee leaders urge passage of Housing Element plan, with goal of expanding access to homeownership
• Spurred by Trump budget bill, Wisconsin cashes in on hospital money; GOP leaders split on decision
• With $2 billion at stake, Legislature and Evers rush to get state budget done
• Wisconsin abortion provider explains what’s next for practices after state Supreme Court ruling
• Wisconsin politicians react to state Supreme Court striking down 176-year-old abortion ban
• 'They can be prevented': Milwaukee officially adopts Vision Zero Action Plan, aimed at eliminating traffic deaths
• Evers announces 'tentative' budget deal with GOP leaders; signs point to Dem votes needed in Senate
• 37% of independents want Evers to run again. Is that bad? Depends who you ask
• New Marquette Law School poll reveals 55% of Wisconsinites don’t want Gov. Evers to seek reelection, analyzes school funding and more
• Council votes to approve Emergency Preparedness Committee after false alarm at Zeidler building
• Milwaukee Common Council members discuss ordinance to increase trampoline safety
• Little progress on Wisconsin's next state budget
• State budget talks again break down; Senate Republicans seeking cuts willing to hold up budget
• Republicans poised to cut UW funding in next budget