By Karen Stokes The maternal mortality rate is rising in Wisconsin, especially in the African American community. Women need support and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for the U.S. Senate has a plan to help women. The United States’ maternal mortality rate, sitting at 23.8 per 10,000 births in 2020, is drastically higher than any […]
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Meet and Greet Voters in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Three weeks before the midterm elections, candidates are finding ways to meet and socialize with voters. With the barrage of political commercials that flirt with the truth, learning about the candidates running to represent you can be a challenge. On Wednesday, Brownstone Social Lounge hosted a Happy Hour Social with Mandela Barnes. […]
CBG to Partner with UW SBDC Capital Access Clinic to Assist Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprises
By Karen Stokes The Construction Business Group’s (CBG) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development Initiative (DBEDI) and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Capital Access Clinic will partner to help minority, women, and other historically disadvantaged-owned businesses to succeed in the Wisconsin transportation construction industry. With this newly formed partnership, we hope the industry training CBG […]
October is Careers in Construction Month
By Karen Stokes Careers in Construction Month is a nationwide campaign held to increase public awareness of construction careers. “Careers in construction month is for greater awareness of what the construction industry offers to a very diverse wide-range of talent. What we’re trying to do is create greater awareness of those opportunities in the construction […]
Dr. Jill Biden Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Educator and First Lady, Dr Jill Biden touched down in Milwaukee late Wednesday afternoon to speak to the Representative Assembly of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), and later visited Westside Academy. Members of the MTEA filled the Washington Park Senior Center to hear the First Lady talk about the importance of […]
Biden Administration Combats Against Debt Relief Scams
By Karen Stokes Last month, President Biden announced a plan to wipe out significant amounts of student loan debt for 40 million Americans now federal officials are warning about scams. The administration’s forgiveness program will cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 or $250,000 for households. The plan […]
Michels Businesses Lack in Diversity
By Karen Stokes Republican Tim Michels currently campaigning for Governor of Wisconsin against Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers has a history of being a business owner but not a history of diversity. Michels is a co-owner of the family business, the Michels Corp., a privately-held company based in Brownsville, WI, in Dodge County. The company […]
Diversifying the Federal Judiciary Remains a Priority for President Biden
By Karen Stokes When Joe Biden became president, he made a promise to diversify the federal judiciary. He made a vow to nominate more federal judges whose personal and professional backgrounds differ from judicial nominees historically appointed to the federal bench. On September 30th, the President and Vice President attended the investiture ceremony for Associate […]
Medicare Part B Premium to Drop for First Time in a Decade
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, during an event in the Rose Garden, President Joe Biden highlighted his and Congressional Democrats’ efforts to protect and strengthen Medicare and lower health care costs for seniors. Medicare beneficiaries will see their Part B premiums decrease in 2023, the first time in more than a decade that the tab […]
Wisconsin Women Speak out for Gun Safety
By Karen Stokes State Rep. Deb Andraca and gun violence prevention advocates Debra Gillespie and Jennifer Hoffman-Jonas held a press conference in Milwaukee to share their stance on gun safety and the safety of Wisconsin communities. “As a member of the State Legislator I’ve been proud to stand with Governor Evers over the past two […]
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