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Roundtable Discussion Pushes for the THRIVE Act, the Next Step in Economic Recovery

April 10, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alyson Leon, a clinical nurse specialist in Milwaukee, oversees fives units at her work, including the intensive care unit. When the coronavirus pandemic began, Leon faced heightened demands at work. “Every day felt like a week and every week felt like a month,” Leon said. During this time, her grandfather tested positive […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Gwen Moore, Mandela Barnes, Nora Rasman, THRIVE Act, Vikisha Waldkirch

Wisconsin Officials and Others Discuss Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

August 8, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’d be easy to forget given everything else that has happened this year, but 2020 is a major election year. This November, citizens across the nation will be casting their ballot in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden or current President Donald Trump. Last week, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Build Back Better Plan, Joe Biden, Mandela Barnes, Michelle Lujan Grisham

Sen. Baldwin and Lt. Gov. Barnes Talk Impact of COVID-19

June 13, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Darren Price and his wife own BP Smokehouse Barbeque, a restaurant located in Tomah, Wisconsin. They used their savings to create the restaurant and things were going considerably well, until the arrival of COVID-19. Through his Small Business Administration coach, Price heard about the loan programming available for restaurant owners. He applied […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, COVID-19, Mandela Barnes, Opportuniy Wisconsin, Tammy Baldwin

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Talks Plan to Counter Gerrymandering

February 1, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over the past few elections one of the most talked about issues is gerrymandering. The act of gerrymandering occurs when district lines within a state are reapportioned to favor one political party over another. The end result being that one political party gains the upper hand when it comes to the number […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Gerrymandering, Mandela Barnes

What the DNC Can Learn from Wisconsin

January 11, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The Democratic National Convention, which is being hosted in Milwaukee, is fast approaching. The convention is scheduled to take place in July and the planning committee is working hard to ensure that the convention will not only run smoothly but that the people of Milwaukee can benefit too. Joe Solmonese, the CEO […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Democratic National Convention, Joe Solmonese, Mandela Barnes, Sarah Godlewski, Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Signs Order for Task Force on Climate Change

October 19, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Stephanie Salgado, 18, is no stranger to the devastating affects of climate change. In her home country of Honduras, Salgado saw farmers struggle to buy food because of poor crops and beaches overrun with plastic and oil spills. Instead of simply bearing witness, Salgado decided to do something about it and became […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Climate Change, Mandela Barnes, Tony Evers

Cory Booker Talks Gun Violence Causes and Reform with Elected Leaders at “Milwaukee Rise” Rally

August 17, 2019

By Mrinal Gokhale The issue of gun control has been controversial in the United States for years, but especially lately when two mass shootings took place this month. On Sunday, August 11, presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) discussed his experiences and solutions for gun violence at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cory Booker, Khary Penebaker, Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Rise, Mrinal Gokhale, Rallies

Tony Evers is Officially Wisconsin’s 46th Governor

January 12, 2019

By Nyesha Stone Jan. 7, 2019 marks a new page for Wisconsin because a new governor is in office. Tony Evers was sworn into office while residents across the entire state watched the 2019 Wisconsin Inauguration Ceremony. Alongside him, Mandela Barnes became Wisconsin’s 45th Lieutenant Governor. Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Doug La Follette, Josh Kaul, Mandela Barnes, Nyesha Stone, Oath of Office, Sarah Godlewski, Tony Evers

Evers and Mandela End People’s Budget Tour in Milwaukee

December 22, 2018

By Nyesha Stone The room was packed at Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes’ last stop for their Building the People’s tour at the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Volunteer Center on Dec. 11. They visited Green Bay, Wausau, La Crosse and ended in Milwaukee. Organizations, elected-officials, community members, etc. came to give […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community Conversations, Mandela Barnes, Nyesha Stone, Tony Evers

2018 Election Results Cast Tony Evers as New Governor

November 10, 2018

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In case it wasn’t clear by all the advertisements, including billboards, commercials and visits by former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, this past Tuesday was Election Day. All across the nation, people exercised their constitutional rights and voted. Although it was a harrowing election for some, for others […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Election Results, Mandela Barnes, Tony Evers

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