Who would be allowed to set up polling places or print ballots? Clerks struggle for answers. By Alexander Shur Votebeat and Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed amendments to the state constitution that could reshape how elections are run in the state — but voters, and many election officials, […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers 2024 State of the County Address
MILWAUKEE – On March 19th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered the 2024 State of the County address at Discovery World. During the State of the County address, County Executive Crowley discussed envisioning the future of Milwaukee County, driven by investments in affordable housing, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, public transit, and local […]
New Renderings Released for Versiti Blood Research Institute
By Karen Stokes For the first time, The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is releasing renderings of its expansion plans. The expansion is a state-of-the-art 79,000 square-foot addition that will nearly double VBRI’s research capacity, add approximately 100 new jobs and generate an estimated $19 million in additional tax revenue for the state of Wisconsin […]
Sarah Godlewski Marks One Year as Wisconsin Secretary of State Amidst Challenges and Progress
By Karen Stokes In March, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski marks one year in office, a period defined by service to the people of Wisconsin. “I never thought that I would be sitting here as Secretary of State. I think what really inspired me was honestly an opportunity to know about change so I […]
President Biden in Milwaukee to Announce Over $3 Billion to Reconnect Communities
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden was in Milwaukee on Wednesday to announce the $3 billion in infrastructure investments in disadvantaged communities across 40 states. The grant will be funded through the bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. During his visit, he addressed an audience of 100 people at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & […]
Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood visits Wisconsin to Promote the Biden-Harris Campaign
By Karen Stokes Lauren Underwood, the Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 14th congressional district, is in Milwaukee today to support the Biden-Harris campaign’s kick-offs and office openings ahead of the Wisconsin primary in April. “I think that the Biden Administration has really delivered on promises that they made,” Underwood said. “When I think about where […]
Otto Bremer Trust selects Greater Milwaukee Foundation as philanthropic partner for new Community Responsive Fund
The Foundation will administer and distribute $3.5 million in grants of up to $75,000 to local nonprofits by July; application is now open Milwaukee, Wis.– The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under […]
Potawatomi Casino Hotel – Milwaukee Announces Dates for Retail Sportsbook and Poker Room Grand Openings
The projects are the final stage of the casino’s $190 million renovations MILWAUKEE– Dominic Ortiz, CEO of Potawatomi Casino Hotel (PCH) has announced that Friday, May 3, 2024 will be the grand opening of the much-anticipated 14-table Poker Room, and the casino’s Las Vegas-style Sportsbook will be officially open to guests. Located in the previous […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Exceeds $700 Million Fundraising Goal
By Karen Stokes The Greater Milwaukee Foundation was created to cultivate the resources and partnerships essential for building a Milwaukee for all, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign surpassed its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal. Fiesha Lynn Bell, the Director of Development and Major Gifts discusses the Greater Together Campaign. “So the campaign ran […]
Milwaukee Students Beats Kansas City Winning $5,000 Prize From The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
Excitement is in the air at North Division High School. Pride is felt. No it’s not a pep rally, it’s a student organized assembly awarding some of best and brightest minds. The celebration is in honor of four young scholars who took 1st place in the Jeopardy STEM competition, vs Kansas City’s, Asteam Village, during […]
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