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‘It’s been a living hell’: Wisconsin prison phone failures leave families disconnected

May 10, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections blames contractor ICSolutions for glitches during a free tablet rollout meant to improve communication. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR Wisconsin prisoners have struggled to connect with loved ones for weeks and even months as a state contractor fails to keep up with increasing demand for its call and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Addie Costello, Department of Corrections, Free Phone Calls for Incarcerated People, ICSolutions, Prison Phone Problems

Democratic Proposal Seeks to ban Hedge Funds From Buying Wisconsin Houses

May 10, 2025

It’s part of a package of bills to address housing affordability, but so far most Republicans aren’t on board By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch A Democratic bill seeks to bring down house prices in Wisconsin by blocking hedge funds from buying single-family homes in the state. “We know that there’s an access and affordability crisis […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hedge Funds, House Prices, Housing Affordability, Jack Kelly, Legislation, Sarah Keyeski

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

May 10, 2025

Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Budget

Milwaukee County Appears Ready to Find Replacement for SDC

May 4, 2025

By Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland 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 appears that Milwaukee County is ready to work with the state to find a new community action agency to replace the Social Development […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edgar Mendez, Jorge Franco, Meredith Melland, Social Development Commission

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Holds Press Conference to Tell Administration and DOGE to Keep Their Hands off Social Security

April 26, 2025

On April 22nd, Congresswoman Moore was joined by her constituents who depend on Social Security along Jessica Lapointe, President of AFGE SSA Council 220 to highlight the attacks on Social Security and its workers. Congresswoman Moore: Good morning, everybody. My name is Gwen Moore. I’m the congresswoman here for the 4th congressional district. And I’m […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Eunice Spearman, Gwen Moore, Hands Off Protests, Jessica Lapointe, Minnie Harmon, Protests, Social Security

Milwaukee News Company Secures Partnership with Amazon

April 26, 2025

By Karen Stokes Carvd N Stone, an award-winning, Black and woman-owned positive news company, just secured a partnership with Amazon. After conversations that started at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, the two companies have officially teamed up to launch an exclusive Amazon Story Series that will roll out over the next few […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amazon, Carvd N Stone, Karen Stokes, Nyesha Stone, Partnerships

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Musk and Trump Closing Congressionally Approved Minority Business Development Agency Wisconsin Office

April 26, 2025

MADISON, WI – This week, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides small business owners with technical assistance, assisting with access to capital and contracts, and supporting job creation and retention. The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following statement: “Following years of […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislative Black Caucus, Trump-Vance Administration, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency

Milwaukee County Transit System Hits the Runway Celebrating 414 Day

April 19, 2025

By Karen Stokes Monday, April 14, was 414 Day in Milwaukee. A celebration of everything that makes the city amazing! Adding to the excitement, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) turned heads with a high-energy fashion show, debuting their fresh and stylish new collection. DJ Shawna, the Milwaukee Bucks official DJ, hosted the event at the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 414 Day, Brianne Miller, David Crowley, DJ Shawna, Fashion Shows, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee County Transit System, Photo Galleries

Milwaukee’s Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Blends World-Class Talent and Community Impact

April 19, 2025

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee get ready the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival is back for its sixth year! The highly anticipated return will be packed with world-class smooth jazz talent, it’s no wonder this festival is ranked among the nation’s best. Set at the Pabst Theatre the 2025 festival will feature 12 concerts over a 3-day […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Karen Stokes, Kayla Waters, The Braxton Brothers

Pitch Competition Awards – New Contestants Take the Stage to Compete for the Next Big Win!

April 19, 2025

Milwaukee, WI.– The energy was building, the crowd was ready, and the future of Black entrepreneurship in Milwaukee was shining brighter than ever! Tonight, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated two dynamic entrepreneurs who were present to receive a combined $10,500 in funding at the 2025 Pitch Finale. But that’s not all—the mic was hot and new contenders were stepping […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Business Pitch Competition, George Paasewe, Ruben Hopkins, Shaneil Seroyer, Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce

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