By Karen Stokes On February 27th, a collaboration between the American Heart Association (AHA) and Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Department Area Agency on Aging and Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin Inc., presented the second new screen-and-refer blood pressure hub at county-owned senior centers at McGovern Park Senior Center (4500 W. […]
Here’s What We Know After One MPS School Closes Because of Lead Poisoning
By Julius Shieh 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. This week, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies became the first Milwaukee Public Schools building to close because of unsafe lead work and high lead levels. […]
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Elon Musk Is Trying To Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Judge Susan Crawford Growing up, I wanted to be a teacher. My public school teachers were my role models and taught me many of the values I carry with me today: honesty, fairness, and common sense. Like all families, my family faced some challenges. My little sister was born with special needs and needed […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Advocates for Local Priorities to National Association of Counties, Wisconsin Counties Association
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley recently attended conferences hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) to advocate for Milwaukee County’s priorities with state and federal elected officials, partners, and stakeholders. During this week’s NACo Legislative Conference, County Executive Crowley met with leaders from around the country on […]
Otto Bremer Trust Again Selects Greater Milwaukee Foundation as Philanthropic Partner for Community Responsive Fund
Foundation to distribute $3 million in grants to local nonprofits; application opens March 17 For the second consecutive year, the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) selected the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer funds through the trust’s Community Responsive Fund. The Foundation will work closely with OBT to distribute $3 million in […]
Who Pays for PFAS? Governor, GOP Lawmakers Wrestle Over Cleanup Liability
Competing proposals would protect “innocent landowners” — those who didn’t knowingly cause pollution — from liability. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers continue to dig in their […]
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A Time to Recognize and Advocate for Americans with Developmental Disabilities
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we welcome the month of March, we acknowledge National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to recognize the contributions, struggles, and rights of the millions of Americans living with developmental disabilities. This commemorative month, first established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, provides an opportunity to both celebrate progress and highlight […]
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Am I Healthy?
Kweku’s Korner An Interview with Dr. Kweku and Dr. Sheriece Sadberry By Dr. Sheriece Sadberry Q: As a psychologist who works with clients with eating disorders, body image concerns, chronic medical conditions, and general mental health concerns, what do you see as some of the issues with weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and the […]
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Wisconsin Deserves Better: Brad Schimel’s Failure to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault
By Judge Susan Crawford As a Circuit Court Judge, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of a justice system that works swiftly and fairly for the people it serves. Judges are on the front lines of our justice system. We are entrusted with upholding the law, safeguarding our communities, and ensuring that victims receive the justice […]
Apple Shareholders Reject Effort to Dismantle DEI Initiatives, Approve $500 Billion U.S. Investment Plan
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Apple has vowed to stick to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite pressure from a Trump-associated group and an atmosphere that derides a diverse and inclusive workforce. Shareholders voted this week to keep the company’s DEI initiatives, rejecting a proposal from a conservative […]
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