The 2026 Adopted Budget protects essential services, invests in critical infrastructure, and maintains stability in the face of shifting financial realities. MILWAUKEE – Last week, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell approved the 2026 Adopted Budget, as passed by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. “As we move Milwaukee […]
Native American Tribes are Struggling in Wake of SNAP Uncertainty
Wisconsin has 11 federally recognized tribes. Nearly half of the residents in Menominee County, home to a large number of Indigenous people, receive SNAP benefits. By Adora Brown NOTUS This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. As […]
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Government Funding Bill Threatens Wisconsin’s Hemp Industry
By LaKeshia N. Myers While most Americans were focused on ending the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, Congress slipped a provision into the funding bill that could devastate Wisconsin’s burgeoning hemp industry. The devil, as they say, is always in the details. Buried within the legislation to reopen the federal government was language […]
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The Power and Peril of Political Rhetoric
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In this politically charged and information-saturated world, the words we use to talk about politics matter. Whether discussing the recent government shutdown, healthcare policy, or community safety, the language we choose does not just express our feelings or ideas; it actively shapes public understanding and political realities. It is […]
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The Link Between Social Work and Sport: “From Individual Wellbeing to Systemic Impact”
Kweku’s Korner By Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC Growing up, there was a lot of messaging and images in the media that assumed social workers only help children or families in crisis. There’s a stereotype that social workers simply give advice or hand out resources. The truth is, we do so much more. Social work […]
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Commentary “Culturally Competent Sport Social Work: A Practice Perspective”
Kweku’s Korner By M. Daniel Bennett, Jr. Ph.D., MSW In this commentary, I advocate for the integration of cultural competency into sport social work. It is my position that culturally competent practice is essential for understanding and addressing the complex social, psychological, and institutional challenges faced by diverse athlete populations—particularly African American student-athletes at predominantly […]
Milwaukee County Launches Lead Remediation Program to Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Homes in Suburban Communities
WAUWATOSA, WI— On November 5th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services, launched a new Lead Abatement Program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in owner-occupied homes across suburban communities in Milwaukee County. The new Lead Abatement Program will be under the umbrella of the current […]
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Trump Officials Are Moving Into Residences on Military Bases
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In October, a number of media outlets began reporting that at least six senior Trump administration officials, including Stephen Miller, are living in housing on military bases. Miller, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense (War) Pete Hegseth, Army Secretary Dan […]
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Concludes Statewide Listening Tour Report
By Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Over the last two months, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus embarked on an historic statewide listening tour, traveling to Green Bay, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, and Beloit. The tour was designed to place Black voices at the center of the legislative process while building a Black policy agenda that reflects shared […]
‘I Came From Nothing and Built a Community’: After Years of Healing, Woman Takes Next Step in Sobriety
Laurie Doxtator moves out of Green Bay-based Amanda’s House, a sober living home for women. She’s taking new perspectives and a support network with her. By Joe Timmerman Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Laurie Doxtator starts […]
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