by Milwaukee Mainstay | Jun 4, 2025 | Local News
On May 13, 2025, the Milwaukee Common Council passed File #221377, updating city charter language for the Fire and Police Departments to use gender-neutral terms, replacing “fireman” with inclusive alternatives. Sponsored by Alderpersons JoCasta Zamarripa, Scott...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Jun 4, 2025 | Local News
The Milwaukee Brewers will host Pride Night on June 12, 2025, at American Family Field, partnering with Aurora Health Care for a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The event features LGBTQIA+ vendors, music, and themed merchandise, aiming to promote inclusivity,...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | May 21, 2025 | Local News
The abandoned sailboat “Deep Thought,” stranded on Milwaukee’s lakefront for eight months, has prompted a new legislative proposal to address vessel abandonment across Wisconsin. The bill, inspired by this incident and a similar case on the St. Croix River, requires...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | May 21, 2025 | Local News
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) receives over $1.5 billion annually, approximately $17,000 per student, for the 2023–24 school year from local, state, and federal sources, including property taxes, state aid, and federal grants like Title I. Despite this substantial...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | May 21, 2025 | State News
Ed-Choice’s 2024 School Starter Checklist evaluates private school regulations across the U.S., including Wisconsin, using a stoplight system: green for reasonable, yellow for potentially burdensome, and red for overly restrictive. The study emphasizes maintaining...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | May 21, 2025 | Local News
Cases OverviewOn April 25, 2019, Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph was indicted for allegedly helping an immigrant avoid ICE detention. On the same date in 2025, Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan faced similar charges. These cases highlight ongoing conflicts between local...
by Tara Lau | May 21, 2025 | National News
Legislators Propose Transparency for WIAA A proposed bill in the Wisconsin State Legislature seeks to apply the state’s public records and open meetings laws to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), which oversees high school sports. Introduced by...
