Physicians Urge Speaker Vos to Allow Will of Voters, Including on Abortion, to Stand MADISON — As the Wisconsin State Legislature’s October floor period proceeds and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos refuses to confirm or deny whether he’ll move to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, more than 250 medical professionals across the state have […]
Educators Credit Union Announces Partnership with Local National Basketball Association Champion Bobby Portis to Provide Free Financial Educational Tools
Racine, Wis. – Educators Credit Union has announced a partnership with local professional basketball player and NBA champion, Bobby Portis. Portis and Educators have partnered to provide free financial educational tools, programs and community support for residents of southeastern Wisconsin. Educators offers a digital academy, scholarships for students, webinars and workshops, financial tools, calculators, and […]
Senator Baldwin Celebrates Delivering $275 Million Investment to Clean Up Milwaukee Estuary
Project totaling $450 million will reverse decades of legacy pollution to protect natural habitats, freshwater resources, and public health MILWAUKEE – On October 12th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and local officials in Milwaukee to announce $275 million she helped secure to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary. […]
Pandemic brings telehealth boom to rural Wisconsin, but barriers linger
Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire. By Hina Suzuki Wisconsin Watch and Tyler Katzenberger Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. This story is part of our series Unhealthy Wisconsin, which examines […]
Wisconsin cleanup shifts toxic PFAS burden to Alabama Black Belt
‘Father of environmental justice’ says sending fluorinated firefighting foam to a landfill in the mostly poor, Black town of Emelle perpetuates racism. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch, Sarah Whites-Koditschek AL.com and Dennis Pillion AL.com Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Five-gallon plastic pails holding a […]
Wisconsin Celebrates Innovation and Inclusivity During WI Tech Month
By Karen Stokes October is WI Tech Month, a month-long celebration of all things tech. Led by the Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech, the initiative aims to elevate Wisconsin’s burgeoning tech industry. In 2021, Wisconsin Tech Month was established in partnership with Governor Evers. This year features 80 events dedicated to the […]
BikerFest Mke Unveils Empowering Flat Track Racing Program for Milwaukee Youth, Supported by Industry Visionaries and Community Partners
Milwaukee, WI– BikerFest Mke, a pioneering force in motorcycle culture and industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of “Sliders”, a transformative Flat Track Racing Program for underrepresented youth in Milwaukee. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible through strategic partnerships with industry luminaries, including Jeremy Prach from Flatout Friday, Scott Johnson from Mama Tried Motorcycle […]
NNS Spotlight: How Serenity Inns is Expanding to Serve men Struggling With Addiction
This week, leaders of the facility broke ground on an additional 16-bed facility across the street from Serenity Inns’ current location.
Wisconsin 5th Senate District Residents Rally Against Protesiwcz Impeachment
By Karen Stokes Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Agard and Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood participated in a Defend Justice Town Hall meeting in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, engaging with voters from Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District to address Robin Vos’ unconstitutional threat of impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The standing room only event, held at Ally’s Powerhouse […]
Wisconsin Legislature Passes SB 110 to Extend Postpartum Health Coverage for New Mothers and Infants
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature has taken a positive step forward to safeguard the well-being of new mothers and their infants. The passage of SB 110, will extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months for postpartum mothers. The bill passed the Senate with a 32-1 vote Monday afternoon. The bill now […]
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