First declared a month of recognition in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, Native American Heritage month celebrates Indigenous Peoples in the United States. According to the Wisconsin Historical society, Paleo-Indians, the earliest ancestors of Native Americans, arrived in what is now Wisconsin during or after the retreat of the last continental glacier, about 12,000 […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Even Female Mice Receive Disparate Treatment
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Taylor Welcomes Biden’s Work on Women’s Research and Funding We talk a good game about the need to improve gender-based health outcomes. Trotting out themed months, ribbons and pins, we tell anyone that will listen, how much we value women. However, the proof is in the funding. In […]
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Black Mental Health Matters for 2024 Election
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi When the conversation of Mental Health arises, the masses leave the conversation. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is divorced from physical health. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is only dealing with illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The reality is […]
JusticePoint continues jail alternatives work as Milwaukee tries to cancel contract
The city of Milwaukee lacks a plan to replace JusticePoint’s incarceration alternatives services if it succeeds in canceling its contract. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch This story is part of a collaboration between Wisconsin Watch, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and The Appeal. Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to note that JusticePoint’s contract with the city of […]
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Polling Location Closures Bill Moves Forward
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s no secret that after the Spring 2020 election in Milwaukee, I have been committed to closing loopholes and shoring up processes to protect Wisconsin voters. This week, a public hearing on Senate Bill 366, brought us another step closer. As a refresher…. a nationwide health pandemic threw […]
One Year to Win Campaign Kicks off for 2024 Election
By Karen Stokes Fired up and ready to go! On November 4th, Wisconsin Democrat volunteers were on hand to make phone calls and knock on doors around the area to meet with voters to inspire enthusiasm for the launch of the One Year to Win campaign. From Milwaukee to Racine to Menomonee Falls, volunteers joined […]
Alzheimer’s Association Announces Milestone of $100 Million Invested In Research In 2023
Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding – In Wisconsin nearly $450,000 has been awarded to advance research efforts MILWAUKEE, WI — On November 8th the Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding […]
A Grand Chute police recruit alleged she was sexually assaulted. Days later she lost her job.
The department didn’t seek outside investigation for case involving its own employee, yet invoked “victim rights” laws to resist disclosing details of the incident involving two other police recruits By Jacob Resneck Wisconsin Watch This story was produced as part of the NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) News Lab, a consortium of six news outlets covering northeastern […]
As Their Power Wanes, Wisconsin Republicans Push Conservative Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
Facing a liberal Supreme Court and Democratic governor, the GOP wants to lock in policy wins by seeking changes to the state’s foundational document. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Facing political opposition in both the governor’s office and Wisconsin […]
Milwaukee Public Schools Promised Transportation Stipends Due to Unreliable Busing Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 it allocated to reimburse parents for gas, bus passes and mileage. Parents say buses still run late. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents […]
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