Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a proposal to study a mileage-based fee system in 2019, but national efforts are underway to expand such systems.
HBCUs Get Historic Funding from Biden-Harris Administration
By Karen Stokes The Biden administration recently announced that it has invested a record $16 billion in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over the past three years. These historic funding levels, the most by any administration demonstrate President Biden and Vice President Harris’s ongoing commitment to HBCUs. Over the past three years, the money […]
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, […]
Milwaukee election shake-up triggers doubts about new leader
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 […]
Sickle Cell Disease Disproportionately Affects Black People. Here’s What you Need to Know
For Black patients there are many barriers to sickle cell treatment, the biggest among them being lack of access to quality health care.
How ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ Changed the Life of This Incarcerated man
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. Malcolm X once wrote that, “People don’t realize how a man’s whole life can be changed by one book.” For Victor Thomas, who is about halfway through […]
Wisconsin Drops ID Checks at Federally Funded Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access to food during high demand. Some pantry leaders see a potential for complications. By Addie Costello Wisconsin Watch and WPR Wisconsin’s emergency food pantries can now decide whether to check clients’ identification and verify their addresses. By October, the state will require them […]
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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