By Karen Stokes Mandela Barnes, former two term Wisconsin State Representative and candidate for lieutenant governor has been on the road with running mate Tony Evers to discuss the issues and have conversations with the people of this state. If elected, Barnes would be the first lieutenant governor of color in Wisconsin history. “Being a […]
Kathleen Sebelius Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Joined Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes at Health Care Event
By Nyesha Stone Imagine waking up one day and you’re sick, sicker than you’ve ever been in your life. But you think to yourself, it’s going to be okay. You have health insurance, and because with that insurance, you’re able to see a doctor, receive a diagnosis and get treatment. Although, you’ve received treatment the […]
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To Meet the Demand for Skilled Workers, DWD Preparing Inmates for Future Success
Guest Column by Secretary Ray Allen Department of Workforce Development Wisconsin employers are hiring and need additional skilled workers to maintain or expand their operations. And with only about 95,000 unemployed people in the state according to the most recent monthly data, we must find new sources of workers to train for the many family-supporting […]
The Governor’s Race is Heating Up Between Democrat Tony Evers and Incumbent Republican Scott Walker for the Top Job in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes The latest Marquette Law School Poll conducted September 18th of Wisconsin voters finds Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state’s race for governor. “We’ve been traveling all across the state, people are energized about this race, it’s a little different flavor,” […]
Michelle Obama Co-Chairs ‘When We All Vote’: New Ad Campaign Announces 2,000 Events
By the NNPA When We All Vote, a non-partisan organization inspiring voter turnout in the run up to Election Day in November, is working on a National Week of Action. Former First Lady Michelle Obama is serving as a co-chair. “When We All Vote, we get new ideas and new energy. We get leaders that […]
Past U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Candidate for WI Governor Tony Evers, and Candidate for WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By Nyesha Stone I’m sure if you’re Black then you know at least one other Black person that’s in jail, especially if you live in the city of Milwaukee. According to City on a Hill, Inc.’s website, “Wisconsin has the highest incarceration rate for African American men in the nation, with 12.8% (or 1 in […]
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What this Election Means for Wisconsinites’ Health Care
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Last month, Vice President Mike Pence visited Wisconsin. Moments after landing in Milwaukee, he was asked about my new legislation to protect the over 2 million Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. In his response, with just a few words, Vice President Pence outlined what this U.S. Senate election is really […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Milwaukee Sunday, September 16 at Henry Maier Festival Park
Compiled By Milwaukee Courier Staff The 25th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Milwaukee County—the 12th largest event of its kind in the nation—will be held on Sunday, September 16 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Joe, host of Feel Good Mornings with Joe on B 93.3, will serve as master of ceremonies to welcome thousands […]
Senator Baldwin Announces New Coalition
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last week, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her new coalition: Business Leaders for Tammy. This recently formed alliance includes over 100 businesses across the state of Wisconsin such as MillerCoors, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Legacy Redevelopment Corp to name a few. During a press conference, Baldwin was joined by representatives […]
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Milwaukee’s Addiction Crisis Hits Close to Home for All of Us
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Earlier this year, I decided to tell a very personal story that I hadn’t shared with many people before. I often talk about being raised by my grandparents, especially during discussions in Milwaukee about the importance of strengthening Social Security or Medicare, supporting family caregivers or bringing down skyrocketing prescription […]
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