Having grown up in the Baptist church, I have an affinity for music from the “golden age” of gospel. As a child, my mother and grandmother, would listen to the music of Clara Ward, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and James Cleveland. But no group held more esteem than Albertina Walker and the Caravans; and my grandmother’s […]
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Report: Number Of People Without Health Coverage In Dane County Down Significantly
Between 23,000 And 25,000 People Remain Uninsured by Shamane Mills A report by Dane County public health officials estimates the number of residents without insurance has dropped by as much as 40 percent since 2013 because of changes at the state and federal level. In the years leading up to the Affordable Care Act, 1 […]
Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid
By Karen Stokes February 6, 2015 Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that Scott Walker has presidential aspirations. Amid his campaigning, Walker addressed lawmakers in Madison unveiling […]