By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Democrats continue efforts to gain support among Black voters with a roundtable discussion Saturday in Milwaukee. Wisconsin Democrats hosted Black Men Chats with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and WNOV On the Porch Radio Host Kwabena Nixon. “It’s called Black Men Chat. It’s directed to Black issues […]
ThriveOn King June 6 Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Led by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Royal Capital, the ThriveOn Collaboration invests in the health, educational, social and economic wellness of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville community and beyond. Anchoring this generational commitment is the historic ThriveOn King development, a former department store transformed into a community hub and new home […]
Democrats Canvass Milwaukee with Support from Party Leaders
By Karen Stokes On Saturday, Wisconsin Democrat volunteers gathered at the Milwaukee Coordinated Campaign Office, 8405 W. Lisbon, to make phone calls and knock on doors in the area, to meet with voters encourage voter turnout. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined the volunteers, encouraging them to engage voters […]
Some Students Ask for Compromise Over Police in Schools
By Devin Blake 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. It’s been nearly six months since police officers were supposed to be stationed at Milwaukee Public Schools campuses under a new state law. While local and state […]
Milwaukee Leaders Announce Biden’s Marijuana Reform
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee elected officials held a press conference at City Hall on Friday to celebrate President Biden’s announcement reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug, to a Schedule III drug under federal law. This is the biggest federal marijuana reform the Biden-Harris administration enacted to date. The event was attended by Milwaukee Mayor […]
Wellpoint Care Network Breaks Ground on Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday afternoon, Wellpoint Care Network welcomed the community to their Capitol Drive Campus to kick off the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) project taking place as part of a multi-year project to transform Wellpoint Cares 18-acre campus into a vibrant neighborhood anchor where families and neighbors will find trauma informed social services, […]
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City officials defend their decision to replace an experienced chief after staff members air concerns. By Alexander Shur Votebeat This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter. Several members of Milwaukee’s election staff have voiced concerns to the […]
Vice President Harris Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee today as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. This is her fourth visit to Wisconsin this year and her eighth since taking office. Comedian D.L. Hughley joined her on stage. Before a crowd of 300 at Discovery World Museum, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Executive David […]
David Crowley Sworn in for Second Term as Milwaukee County Executive
By Karen Stokes David Crowley was inaugurated for his second term as Milwaukee County Executive on Thursday, marking an historic moment as he became the first African American to serve in the role for a second term. Guests, elected officials, County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration. The inauguration ceremony took place […]
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