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Cavalier Johnson

Jul 14, 2023

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson discusses Milwaukee’s legal and crime challenges and opportunities

By Steve Schuster [email protected] Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson stood before a room full of journalists at the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday discussing recent victories including preventing the city from going bankrupt through the levying of a local 2% sales tax, and a significant drop in the city’s homicides rate.  Although with the successes he and […]

Apr 20, 2023

Wisconsin Senate votes to double reckless driving penalties

The bill now goes to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has voiced his support for the measure.

Sep 14, 2022

Milwaukee mayor’s support for vote campaign draws backlash

A new privately funded get-out-the-vote initiative in Wisconsin's largest and most Democratic city has the support of Milwaukee's mayor, but Republicans say it's an attempt by Democrats to improperly bolster turnout in the narrowly divided battleground state.

May 18, 2022

Deer District shootings leave Milwaukee leaders at the brink

The Milwaukee mayor and police chief on Tuesday pleaded with citizens and lawmakers to help address ongoing gun violence punctuated by shootings outside an NBA playoff game that left 21 injured.

Dec 23, 2021

Milwaukee mayor sworn in as ambassador to Luxembourg (UPDATE)

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has officially resigned to become the next U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.

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