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Milwaukee County Under Fire for Misallocating School Funding

Milwaukee County Under Fire for Misallocating School Funding

by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 15, 2025 | Local News

A lawsuit is challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the recently passed state budget that allowed Milwaukee County to shift $4.4 million in school library funding towards hiring more prosecutors. The lawsuit, which was filed by the The Wisconsin Institute...
Legislators Weigh Controversial Red Light Camera Bill

Legislators Weigh Controversial Red Light Camera Bill

by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 10, 2025 | Local News

Wisconsin legislators heard testimony on a red light camera bill that proponents said would protect public safety, though some expressed concerns about targeting Milwaukee residents and civil liberties. The bill, which is supported by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey...
Mayor Johnson Pushes Wheel Tax Hike to Plug Budget Hole

Mayor Johnson Pushes Wheel Tax Hike to Plug Budget Hole

by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 6, 2025 | Local News

Milwaukee drivers could soon be paying more just to keep their cars on the road. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has proposed a $10 hike to the city’s wheel tax to help close a looming budget gap — a move critics say shifts the city’s financial mismanagement onto taxpayers....
More Taxes, More Fees, More Spending Proposed for Milwaukee City Budget

More Taxes, More Fees, More Spending Proposed for Milwaukee City Budget

by Tara Lau | Oct 5, 2025 | Local News

Milwaukee’s mayor is looking to tax more and spend more in his new city budget. Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveiled his proposal for a more than $2 billion 2026 city budget. “The plan closes a historic budget gap responsibly while keeping services strong. It prioritizes...
Beloved Milwaukee Museum Faces “Cultural Competency” Purge Amid Public Transparency Questions

Beloved Milwaukee Museum Faces “Cultural Competency” Purge Amid Public Transparency Questions

by Milwaukee Mainstay | Sep 8, 2025 | Local News

Talk host Dan O’Donnell is blasting Milwaukee’s $240 million museum overhaul, warning that iconic taxpayer-owned exhibits could be scrapped or sold off in the name of “cultural competency.” In an exclusive report, O’Donnell details how the Milwaukee Public...
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