ICE Relocates Milwaukee Office to New Northwest Side Facility
The agency leaves its downtown site for a larger processing center amid neighborhood pushback and ongoing federal expansion.
Mayor of Milwaukee Chooses Convicted Murderer to Lead ‘Violence Prevention Office’
A recent appointment by the Milwaukee mayor to the city’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety drew outrage and controversy after it was revealed that the person chosen to head the office is a convicted murderer. On Monday, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson...
Trump Revisits Claim to Eliminate Mail-In Voting
Last Monday, President Trump made an announcement on Truth Social that he is vowing to remove mail-in voting and voting machines, making the claim that these methods lead to voter fraud. In his press conference with President Zelensky, President Trump was questioned...
“Out of Touch” Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Blasts Potential Opponent
An incumbent on the Wisconsin Supreme Court held nothing back about her prospective opponent, displaying how Supreme Court races in the Badger State have become increasingly contentious. Incumbent Justice Rebecca Bradley attacked challenger Chris Taylor for her...
Trump Unhappy With Powell as Fed Holds Rates; Economists See September Cuts Ahead
President Donald Trump, who has spent years publicly sparring with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, is once again turning up the pressure—demanding steep cuts despite the Fed’s resistance. At its July 30, 2025 meeting, the Federal Open Market...
Addressing Nationwide Injunctions: A Constitutional Imperative for Trump’s Second Term
Nationwide injunctions—court orders that block federal policy for the entire country, often issued by a single district judge—are a modern judicial invention that has turned into a powerful weapon against presidents, particularly conservatives. Nationwide...
Trump Delivers Historic Wins for Crypto Industry
In a landmark week for cryptocurrency, President Donald Trump delivered a trifecta of wins that reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States Since taking office, President Trump signed the first major crypto bill into law, appointed a...
MPS Facilities in Crisis: Deferred Maintenance Costs Taxpayers Millions
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is grappling with a facilities crisis decade in the making. With school buildings maintenance has been long ignored, the district now reports more than $265 million in deferred maintenance—costs largely borne by taxpayers. According to...
2024: The First Year Wisconsin Businesses Will Not See a Personal Property Tax
As 2024 begins, Wisconsin business owners have a reason to celebrate: the personal property tax (PPT) is officially a thing of the past. This marks the first year in nearly two centuries that small businesses won’t receive tax bills for furniture, equipment, and other...
Gov. Evers’ Veto Leaves Wisconsin Open to California’s Gas-Powered Car Ban
California’s EPA-approved mandate to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035 is creating ripples across the nation, including Wisconsin. Under the Clean Air Act, California has a unique waiver, approved by Biden’s EPA, allowing it to enforce...
Wisconsin’s K-12 Public School Enrollment Over 30 Years: A Decade-by-Decade Analysis
Over the last three decades, K-12 public school enrollment in Wisconsin has followed distinct trends. From 1993-94 to 2023-24, the state witnessed a rise in enrollment through the late 1990s, followed by a plateau, and eventually, a notable decline. Let’s break it...
Brewers Push Forward with Pride Night Celebration
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,...
Beached Boat in Milwaukee Sparks Legislative Action
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...
MPS Exit Surveys Expose a Crisis of Safety and Spending
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...