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Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
It appears that Wisconsin is unique among states—and the federal government—in giving legislative committees the right to veto actions of the executive without going through the process of amending state statutes. As a previous Data Wonk column reported, the governor recently brought a lawsuit challenging several of these legislative vetoes:
Hot Chicken Restaurant Planned For Capitol Drive
Things are heating up on Capitol Drive. A new, Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant, Fire Bird, is slated to open along the bustling northside street, replacing NYPD (New York Pizza Delivery), which closed its doors last year. The upcoming restaurant, 4103 W. Capitol Dr., could open as soon as June 1,...
Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23
Wisconsin schools reported more than 5,000 seclusion incidents and more than 6,000 physical restraint incidents during the 2022-23 school year, according to a report published Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI). There were in total 1,868 students involved in 5,396 seclusion incidents, and 2,763 students involved...
Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Unions are growing their numbers in Wisconsin and its biggest city. The number of union workers in the state increased by 9% last year. Last month the major electric power utilities in Wisconsin promised to use union labor for the work, under an agreement with construction unions. And last year the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) negotiated an agreement with Levy Restaurants, the concession contractor for Fiserv Forum, that covers cooks, cashiers, servers, bartenders and other hospitality workers. A second contract covers guards, janitors and events staff employed by the Milwaukee Bucks, and raises wages by 13% to 22% initially, with increases in future years exceeding 25%.
Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.
Catherine Delgado lives in an apartment on Milwaukee’s south side with her five children. For the past few months, she said she has been looking to move out to find a safer place for her and her kids. But she’s had no luck finding a new home within her...
Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin
A super PAC that has spent more than $220,000 on digital ads this month attacking Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as a “career politician” is almost entirely funded by the brother of Republican challenger Eric Hovde. According to Federal Elections Commission records, which were first reported by Axios,...
Transportation: Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
In less than 48 hours, two people died in two separate crashes when cars ran into Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses. On Saturday, a driver crashed into one of the transit system’s battery-electric buses near the intersection of N. 35th Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue. A passenger in the automobile died. Passengers and operators on the bus were injured. Just the day prior, a car traveling approximately 100 miles per hour down W. Capitol Avenue blew through a red light and slammed into an MCTS bus at the intersection of N. 35th Street and W. Capitol Drive.
McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
McKinley Beach will open this summer for the first time since 2020. Milwaukee County Parks plans to put the finishing touches on a beach reconstruction project that should make it safer for swimmers. The beach was closed in 2020 after a series of drownings. A study of the water conditions...
Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility
Palermo’s Pizza plans to build a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the village of West Milwaukee. Palermo’s, a nationally-known frozen pizza maker, is based in Milwaukee and has more than 1,200 employees. The company announced this week that it would build a new production facility 3 miles from its corporate headquarters. Officials say the expansion will allow Palermo’s to add 50 new jobs.
Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
Drinking fountains, or bubblers, as we call them in Milwaukee, are pretty cool. They are an excuse to take a break from class. They cool you down after an exhilarating recess. They sustain you throughout the day; they’re essential!. And yet they can provide even more than a reviving...
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Homeowners across Milwaukee might be fearing what their property tax bill will look like after opening their mail this week. The City of Milwaukee Assessor’s Office sent out new assessments that show big increases in property values. However, the fact that assessed values are surging across the city is...
Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
With a fabulous lead singer and three accomplished partners, the Milwaukee Rep is presenting a first-class shout-and-holler concert of blues, gospel, spiritual classics and the best compositions of Nina Simone. Problem is, it is pretending to be a play, and the very final play at that for the Quadracci Powerhouse...
Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
In 2019, Randall Brown finally got dental insurance. But for months, he couldn’t find a dentist willing to see him. At the time, Brown had significant dental needs. He had recently moved to La Crosse and had been homeless for a period of time. He had also previously struggled with drug abuse, specifically using crystal meth. The drug eats away at the enamel on teeth, and can eventually lead to tooth loss.
Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC
Katelin and Mitchell Odom live in River Hills, a small village about 15 minutes outside of downtown Milwaukee. During the week of the Republican National Convention this summer, they plan to get out of the city and visit family in Michigan. Because they’ll be away, they’re looking to rent out their five-bedroom home for a group to use during the event.
Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway
Climate justice was the topic for a day of programming in the neighborhoods surrounding Lincoln Creek, which flows south from Havenwoods State Forest, then east from 64th Street all the way across the city to Lincoln Park. There the urban tributary drains into the Milwaukee River adjacent to habitat improvement projects supported through the Waterway Restoration Partnership.
Midwest Sad Opening East Town Location
A new bakery and cafe is set to open next week in East Town. Its name, Midwest Sad, has elicited confusion from a number of folks, many of whom question how anyone could be sad while eating cookies and candy. But it’s Sam Sandrin‘s party, and she’ll cry if she...
Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes
When newly elected alderman DiAndre Jackson took his oath of office on April 16, he was in an unusual position: His new employer was suing him for unpaid property taxes. On April 2, Jackson won 61% of the vote, becoming the new alderman for District 7, which includes Century City and several surrounding central city neighborhoods. On April 9, the City of Milwaukee filed a small claims court action against Jackson for $1,675 stemming from his unpaid 2022 property taxes.
The State of Politics: Voters Worried About PFAS in Water
Wisconsin residents’ concerns about PFAS-contaminated drinking water have become another election-year issue, although elected officials deadlocked again last week over how to spend $125 million set aside to fight the problem. A Marquette University Law School poll, conducted 10 months ago, found that 69% of registered voters statewide were...
Back in the News: Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde continues to be in the news. But not in a good way. Two weeks ago the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin created a controversy with comments suggesting nearly everyone in nursing homes is not “at a point” to vote. “Well, if you’re in a nursing home, you only have five, six months life expectancy,” he said. “Almost nobody in a nursing home is at a point to vote.”
Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
Federal officials, including a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, joined local leaders in Milwaukee’s King Park neighborhood Friday to talk up the role federal funds have played in creating affordable housing. The highlight of the event was a handful of new homes built by Habitat for Humanity for...
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