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id: 248c9423fa
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 06:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:08 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Democrats take control of Wisconsin budget process

Democrats now control Wisconsin's budget process for the first time in 18 years, Urban Milwaukee reported. Gov.-elect David Crowley must assemble a transition team.

Section: [City Hall](/milwaukee/section/politics.md) · Entities: [David Crowley](/milwaukee/wiki/david-crowley.md)

## Coverage

- [Wisconsin Watch](https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/11/wisconsin-government-7-things-to-watch-as-democrats-take-control/), 2026-11-09 06:00 CST: Here are 7 things to watch for as Democrats take control of Wisconsin state government
- [Urban Milwaukee](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/11/09/the-state-of-politics-for-first-time-in-18-years-democrats-control-budget-process/), 2026-11-09 12:08 CST: The State of Politics: For First Time in 18 Years, Democrats Control Budget Process

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