By Gov. Tony Evers Here in Wisconsin, our economy is booming. We’ve achieved the lowest unemployment rate in state history and we have one of the highest labor force participation rates in the nation. Thousands of new small businesses have opened on our Main Streets and I’m proud to have delivered a 15% tax cut […]
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National Leaders Talk Tax Relief in American Rescue Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan. Under the plan, the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit underwent changes which expanded the amount of money parents and workers earned back. Earlier this week, Gene Sperling, alongside Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) and U.S. Rep. Steven […]
Creating Citizens of Today and Leaders of Tomorrow, Lalitha Murali Pushes for STEM Literacy
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Everyone knows that children are the leaders of tomorrow, but leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Preparing students to be those leaders means equipping them with the tools to create a better tomorrow. Lalitha Murali, a coordinator for the gifted and talented program at Glen Hills Middle School, believes STEM is the way […]
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Why Building the Next Generation of USPS Vehicles in Wisconsin Matters
By Alex Lasry This Saturday, I attended a rally in Oshkosh in support of the next generation of United States Postal Service delivery vehicles being built union-made in Wisconsin. The Oshkosh Corporation competed and won the contract due to the exceptional work done by their union workers in Oshkosh. Shortly after the contract was awarded, […]
Mayoral Candidates Johnson and Donovan Advance to General Election
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is one step closer to getting a new mayor after this week’s spring primary election. While seven candidates campaigned to advance to the general election, only two earned enough votes to do so. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan will be going head-to-head in the spring general election […]
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Ron Johnson Believes We Have Too Many Jobs in Wisconsin
By Alex Lasry This week, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson once again refused to stand up for Wisconsin workers, this time by saying he thinks 1,000 good paying union jobs should go to South Carolina instead of Wisconsin. If that wasn’t enough, Johnson then went on to say he thinks that we already have too many […]
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Lays Out Bold Plan for Economic Growth
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson rolled out his latest plan for Milwaukee’s future this week. The plan focused on reigniting economic growth in every neighborhood throughout the city. Johnson presented his plan at the grand opening of AN OX Café, 7411 W. Hampton Ave. The mayor noted that when he represented the […]
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President Biden Has Historic Opportunity to Nominate Black Female to the Supreme Court
By Alex Lasry Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement earlier this week. Breyer, who was nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1994, has been an honest and independent jurist who has consistently been on the side of what’s best for the American people. While his presence on our highest court will be sorely […]
Milwaukee Receives $42 Million Loan To Reduce Flood Risk and Create Jobs
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee is a city filled with historical and aging elements from its building to its infrastructures. While historical landmarks can add a bit of charm, an aging infrastructure such as its water system, is more likely to cause damage. But a recent announcement could change that. Earlier this week, the United States […]
‘People are Looking for Change’: Alex Lasry Talks His Campaign for U.S. Senate
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alex Lasry was feeling frustrated. There was a lack of action happening in Washington, he said, and as someone who likes to get things done this was unacceptable. So, in February 2021, Lasry announced he was running for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson. “I’ve seen the good […]
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