by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 8, 2025 | State News
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced legislation aimed at making it a criminal offense for adults to groom children for sexual activity, particularly focused on schools. If the bill is passed, grooming would be classified as a class G felony under Wisconsin...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 7, 2025 | Local News
The long-debated I-794 Lake Interchange project in Milwaukee is advancing as new state traffic studies reveal the potential impacts of four proposed redesign options. The project focuses on the 1.5-mile stretch of freeway connecting the Marquette Interchange and the...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 6, 2025 | National News
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation to halt congressional pay during future shutdowns. Steil, who represents southeastern Wisconsin, said in a Nov. 4 statement that members of...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 6, 2025 | National News
Portions of U.S. airspace may be forced to close if the government shutdown continues into next week warns the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, said this could result in “mass chaos,” such as large-scale...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 5, 2025 | State News
On Friday, Governor Tony Evers officially declared a state of emergency as the government shutdown entered one month and SNAP benefits have lapsed. The Department of Agriculture announced that it will not be funding SNAP programs after the October 31st deadline...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 1, 2025 | Local News
Local leaders in various states across the country have expressed dismay at a string of denials for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. In Wisconsin, county and municipal officials in Waukesha and Milwaukee county have spoken out about the...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 30, 2025 | State News
A proposed Wisconsin bill would require certain repeat reckless drivers to have a “speed assistance” or speed-limiting device installed in their vehicle. The bill targets drivers who have accumulated two or more reckless driving violations within a five-year period,...
