Milwaukee County

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines the state of Milwaukee County’s youth justice system, comparing data from before and after the COVID pandemic.

FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in the Courthouse last Friday, alleging she obstructed an ICE investigation. Dugan’s arrest triggered multiple protests over the weekend.

The county is adding data to its Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard and planning temporary street safety improvements.

Milwaukee County is using data as a tool to understand drug overdose trends. A new Overdose Dashboard is tracking data in 20 municipalities.

In recent years, the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center has shifted from an emphasis on punishment toward evidence-based practices that have been shown to reduce recidivism.

Milwaukee County’s budget office is projecting a $19-million deficit for 2024. This announcement has some residents worried about what this means for the essential services they rely upon.

In May 2020, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the county's history and the first Black leader elected to serve in this role. He shares his plans for his second term.

A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows rising numbers of traffic related deaths in Milwaukee County, especially for Black residents, sharply contrasts the statewide trend where traffic deaths have been on the decline for decades.

The Milwaukee County executive is the county’s chief executive officer, with legislative power exercised by the county board of supervisors. This year's county executive race has two candidates: incumbent David Crowley and Ieshuh Griffin.

The comptroller is Milwaukee County's chief financial officer.