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Pocan Announces Annual Town Hall Dates
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (191+ words) MADISON, WI " Today, U. S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the dates for his annual spring tour of the district, featuring town halls in all six counties in the Second Congressional District: "I have the best constituents in Congress, and I look…...
Ald. Pratt to Host Series of Neighborhood Walks this Spring, Summer
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (232+ words) Urban Milwaukee Ald. Pratt to Host Series of Neighborhood Walks this Spring, Summer As the weather warms, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt is excited to bring back her neighborhood walk series as a way to connect with residents across the 1st District in…...
Senator Mark Spreitzer Condemns Republican Failure to Ban Gerrymandering
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (336+ words) Urban Milwaukee Senator Mark Spreitzer Condemns Republican Failure to Ban Gerrymandering MADISON " After Senate Republicans gaveled in and then immediately adjourned today's special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement condemning the majority's…...
City Could Buy, Demolish Third Ward Swing Bridge
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (77+ words) Urban Milwaukee 'Pretty complicated,' multi-party discussion underway on future of bridge. This article is available only to Urban Milwaukee's paid members. Membership is available for $9 per month or $99 per year and includes access to this article, an ad-free website, a…...
Gov. Evers Sends Letter to President Trump, Urging the Release of Already-Approved Federal Funding to Combat Invasive Carp in Great Lakes States
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (922+ words) Despite recent claims that he is working with states to "save the Great Lakes" from invasive carp, President Trump has withheld funds for the critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project. .. Gov. Evers Sends Letter to President Trump, Urging the…...
Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025
2+ week, 2+ day ago (554+ words) Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112, 000 behind pace set in 2025. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar, left, and Chris Taylor, right. They're competing for an open seat on the court in the April 2026 election. Angela Major/WPR In…...
Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (87+ words) Urban Milwaukee And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department? This article is available only to Urban Milwaukee's paid members. Membership is available for $9 per month or $99 per year and includes access to…...
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Release of Over $125 Million to Fight Pfas Statewide
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (354+ words) Audio File of Radio Address. A transcript of the governor's radio address is below. Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Whether it's kids in the classroom, families at home, or our farmers and agricultural industries, Wisconsinites' health and well-being…...
Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (63+ words) Today, the governor signed several bills, including: Assembly Bill 373, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 241: Assembly Bill 219, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 242: Senate Bill 575, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 243: Senate Bill 533, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 244: Senate Bill 782, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 245: Senate Bill 884, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 246: Assembly Bill 601, now…...
Baldwin Urges Trump Admin to Immediately Address Avian Flu Outbreak, Support Farmers and Prevent Egg Price Increases
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (236+ words) I write again regarding the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that continues to devastate our nation's poultry flocks and dairy herds," wrote Senator Baldwin in a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The disease…...