Getting to Know Mike Hallquist: The Man Who Wants to Be Brookfield’s Next Mayor
Alderman Mike Hallquist is running for mayor of Brookfield this April, pitching himself as an independent voice for the city. But a closer look at his record on the Common Council — from calling for a congressman’s resignation to a 13-1 censure defeat — raises questions worth asking before Election Day.
Court Records Detail Open Meetings Law Violations in Elmbrook School Board Appointment
A Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling has outlined multiple violations of the state’s Open Meetings Law during the Elmbrook School Board’s 2020 appointment process, placing responsibility on then-board leadership. In a published decision, the court found that Board...
Wisconsin Receives Low Marks in Key Economic Report
One of Wisconsin’s top business associations raised alarms about the Badger State’s competitiveness, saying the state’s regulatory regime and economic policies have put up obstacles for people moving to Wisconsin and wanting to start new businesses. The report,...
Milwaukee Police Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect After Chase and Foot Pursuit
Milwaukee police officers shot and killed an armed man Tuesday evening following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase that ended with the suspect refusing repeated commands to drop his weapon, authorities said. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident...
Steil Unveils “MEGA Act,” a Sweeping Federal Push for Voter ID, Paper Ballots, and Tighter Election Rules
This week, Rep. Bryan Steil proposed a federal election law requiring photo voter ID, mandate paper ballots, and preserving election records. Steil's accouncement tracks with a newly introduced package in Congress, the Make Elections Great Again Act, which Steil...
Wisconsin Republicans Key-up Child Grooming, Gender Legislation
It will be a busy week for Wisconsin lawmakers. Both the State Senate and the Assembly are due in Madison this week, and lawmakers have a hefty to-do list. On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education is scheduled to hold a hearing on a piece of legislation from Rep....
Trump’s Cannabis Policy Signals Unusual Shift
Last week Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research,” directing federal agencies to enact the rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance and expand...
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction in High-Profile Immigration Case
After a relatively short trial, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty on Thursday of obstruction after a high-profile case where she was accused of helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest in a Milwaukee courtroom. The conviction could have...
Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Bill to Make Grooming a Felony
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...
Wisconsin Declares State of Emergency As Democrats Continue Government Shutdown
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...
Wisconsin Bill Proposes Speed Limiter Devices for Repeat Reckless Drivers
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,...
Milwaukee Begins Towing Reckless Drivers Under Expanded State Law
A long-awaited change to state law is giving Milwaukee police broader authority to tow vehicles driven recklessly — and city leaders say the early results are promising. The new law, which took effect in late 2025, allows cities to impound any vehicle used in reckless...
Microsoft Proposes 15 More Data Centers in Mount Pleasant
Microsoft is seeking approval to build 15 additional data centers in Mount Pleasant, expanding its footprint in southeastern Wisconsin with two new campuses valued at more than $13 billion. The proposed expansion, first reported by BizTimes and confirmed by Microsoft,...
Milwaukee Officials Say ICE Surge Rumors Lack Evidence
As immigration enforcement intensifies in neighboring Minnesota, unverified rumors of a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence moving into Wisconsin have spread rapidly across social media. Milwaukee officials and immigrant advocacy groups say there...