Anonymous GOP objection delays $6 million in settlement funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributors for opioid and substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programming Objection marks the second time in recent months Republicans have delayed release of funds to combat opioid abuse across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of […]
Group Seeks to Limit the Number of Years Evictions Remain Searchable. Here’s What You Need to Know.
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court is weighing a rule change that would reduce to one year the length of time that eviction records are held and are […]
Earn and Learn Puts Teens and Young Adults on the Path To a Career
By Karen Stokes Seventeen-year old Zaquwan Dorsey wasn’t thinking about landscaping or working with young children when his mother encouraged him to apply to the Earn and Learn program last spring. The EARN & LEARN Summer Youth Employment Program started in 2007 and is designed to provide meaningful work experiences and career exposure to young […]
Local Business is Weathering the Storm of Inflation
By Karen Stokes Businesses are facing some significant financial storms because of the high inflation numbers plus the ominous cloud of COVID-19 continues to hover overhead. Jason Alston, owner of Heavens Table BBQ, 5507 W North Avenue used various strategies to weather the storm to keep his business afloat. At Heaven’s Table BBQ you can […]
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Announces Its Fourth Slate of Legislative Endorsements
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its fourth round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. With the result of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. […]
Milwaukee County Election Day Results Bring Firsts For Diverse Candidates
By Karen Stokes History was made on Tuesday night. The August 2022 Wisconsin primary ushered in diverse candidates. Two of them are women of color elected to leadership roles in Milwaukee County. Denita Ball and Anna Hodges both won their Democratic primary races and will both run unopposed as there will be no Republican challengers […]
Lt. Governor Candidate Martin Unveils Empowerment Agenda for Communities of Color
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Will Martin, candidate for Lt. Governor, has unveiled an Empowerment Agenda for revitalizing communities of color. Martin’s Empowerment Agenda focuses on addressing a wide array of the challenges confronting communities of color, including education, small business, housing, public safety, and taxes. The candidate indicated he put forward his proposal after consulting […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Making $3 Million Investment in Dr. Fuller Education Vision
Business, entrepreneurial community rally behind new facility for high-performing Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy MILWAUKEE – July 2022 – The Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA) is pleased to announce it is receiving a $3 million investment from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, which, in alignment with several of the city’s top corporations and entrepreneurial philanthropists, […]
Pandemic Support Fading for 1 in 12 Wisconsinites Who Were Food Insecure
By Erin Gretzinger Wisconsin Watch 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. Margaret Benton has held many roles since she moved to Wisconsin nearly 20 years ago. With eight children — two living at home and others […]
Local Black Author Fights for Diversity at the Wauwatosa Public Library
By Karen Stokes Dr. Shon Lewis has written over 21 faith-based books for adults and children. Her question is, why isn’t Wauwatosa Public Library (WPL) accepting her children’s book. Lewis, a Doctor of Divinity Theology College Professor, Crisis and Trauma Professional Life Coach states that the WPL discriminates against African American Children’s books and literature. […]
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