Wisconsin Declares State of Emergency As Democrats Continue Government Shutdown
Governor Tony Evers has officially declared a state of emergency as SNAP benefits have paused
Waukesha Lawmakers Demand More Prosecutors Amid Soaring Caseloads
Eight Republican lawmakers representing Waukesha County are pushing a budget proposal to fund 10 new assistant district attorney positions, citing mounting caseloads and a growing threat to public safety. The May 20 motion, part of the 2025-2027 state budget process,...
GOP Bill Seeks to Curb Use of Nationwide Injunctions
Legislative Initiative Republican lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict nationwide injunctions, court orders that halt federal policies across the U.S., arguing their frequent use, particularly during Trump’s presidency, oversteps judicial bounds. The...
Should Wisconsin Have So Many Elections?
Wisconsin’s spring elections, designed for nonpartisan roles like judges and mayors, are under scrutiny as judicial races grow partisan and turnout trails fall elections. The state Constitution separates judicial contests from partisan votes to ensure impartiality,...
Milwaukee Council Establishes Gender Terminology for The Milwaukee Fire Department
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...
Backlash Erupts Over $200K Salary Proposal for Milwaukee School Administrators
In a recent Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) finance committee meeting, Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan’s proposal to grant four administrators $200,000 salaries sparked intense backlash from the community. The proposal, which included significant raises for...
Senator Wanggaard Criticizes Milwaukee Schools and State Superintendent for Missed Deadline
Wisconsin Senator Van Wanggaard has sharply criticized Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and State Superintendent Jill Underly following MPS’s failure to meet a crucial reporting deadline. The district missed the deadline for its District Aid Certification, a key...
U.S. Debt Surges by $7.3 Trillion, Exceeding Two Centuries of Debt
The United States is grappling with an unprecedented increase in national debt, a situation that poses a serious threat to its economic stability and long-term growth. Since the conclusion of the 2020 fiscal year, the national debt has surged by over $7.3 trillion....
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Car Break-Ins Surge on Milwaukee’s East Side, Residents Demand Action
Frustration is mounting on Milwaukee's east side as residents grapple with an alarming spike in car break-ins. Vehicle damage incidents have surged to nearly three times last year's rate, leaving the community on edge. The latest spree occurred early Wednesday...
Bay View Residents Endure Unbearable Odor After Rainstorms
Residents of Bay View have been grappling with a persistent and overwhelming odor, often described as sewer-like, particularly following heavy rainstorms. For the past three years, the smell has plagued certain neighborhoods, forcing some residents to seek temporary...
Milwaukee to Make History with the World’s Tallest Mass Timber Building
Milwaukee is set to break records with The Edison, a $700 million redevelopment project that will become the tallest mass timber building in the world and the tallest structure in Wisconsin. The Edison will feature up to 750 residential units, 190,000 square...