Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday, July 24, 2025 that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years. It will be Wisconsin's highest profile race next year, as Democrats also angle to take control of the Legislature, thanks to redrawn election maps that are friendlier to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek re-election, setting stage for open 2026 race
David Crowley
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and their Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Johnson Controls headquarters, 507 E. Michigan St. The GMUL’s President and CEO, Dr. Eve M. Hall, stated that the theme, "Sustaining Legacy and Impact," encapsulated the organization's dual commitment to honoring its historical significance while … [Read more...] about The Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county
Announcement will be made at Washington Park, highlighting many age-friendly assets AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Milwaukee County has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. More than a dozen Wisconsin cities are already working on initiatives to make their communities more livable for all ages, but Milwaukee is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county
County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Nearly two decades after dropping out, County Executive among new UWM graduates On Sunday, Decmeber 15, 2024, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM). County Executive Crowley also delivered the UW-Milwaukee commencement address at the UWM Panther Arena. After dropping out nearly 20 years … [Read more...] about County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee unites to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
The "15th Annual Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway," was hosted Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. Cars were lined up around the block, stretching more than a mile to secure their free bird and more than 1,200 Milwaukee County families drove or walked away with a family meal. Dee McCullom, director of the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee unites to feed families in need this Thanksgiving
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley heads joint Newsmaker luncheon
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. The luncheon was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Crowley took questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley heads joint Newsmaker luncheon
Prince Hall Masons recognize community leaders during annual session
On May 24, 2024, the United Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., held its 143rd Annual Session at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center from May 24-28, returning to Milwaukee for the first time since 2002 and drawing more than 2,000 members. Nationally, The United Supreme Council … [Read more...] about Prince Hall Masons recognize community leaders during annual session
Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
By the time voters in the City of Milwaukee elected Cavalier Johnson as mayor during a special election on April 5, 2022, about half of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population had already elected an African American mayor, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; but the inauguration of Mayor Johnson on April 13, 2022 still represented what Mayor Johnson described as a … [Read more...] about Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
Mayor, county executive to Biden: Send Wisconsin more COVID-19 vaccines
Milwaukee city and county leaders said they have a united message to deliver to President Joe Biden on his first official visit: Send more COVID-19 vaccines. Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive David Crowley spoke Tuesday, February 16, 2021. "This is his first official trip outside Washington, D.C., and we're very proud that he's chosen Milwaukee and Wisconsin as his … [Read more...] about Mayor, county executive to Biden: Send Wisconsin more COVID-19 vaccines
Celebrating A Legacy
In Milwaukee County we are taking an all-hands approach to realizing our vision that by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin. We believe this vision will be achieved when race no longer predicts health and other quality of life outcomes and when outcomes for everyone improve. As a government, we acknowledge our role in historically … [Read more...] about Celebrating A Legacy