(Milwaukee, WI) – On Friday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Alderwoman JoCosta Zamarripa, and other Milwaukee leaders joined public health advocates for a press conference to rally public support for the adoption of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stringent clean car standards, guiding Wisconsin towards a sustainable, zero-emission future. The transportation sector currently is the leading […]
How Does a Pardon Work in Wisconsin? Here are 3 Tips to Help you Apply for One
A pardon is the act of forgiveness of a criminal offense & often restores certain rights such as owning firearms & holding political office.
High Blood Pressure Triples Stroke Risk for Black Women Under 35, Study Finds
By Karen Stokes Black women who develop hypertension before the age of 35 might have a three times higher chance of experiencing a stroke, and those who develop hypertension before the age of 45, may face twice the risk of suffering a subsequent stroke. This is according to a preliminary study presented at the American […]
Biden-Harris Administration is Working to Ensure the Promise of America for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Over the past three years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have leveraged the full force of the Federal Government to advance racial justice and equity and ensure the promise of America for all communities, including Black Americans, across the country. With the support of these efforts, Black Americans are starting new […]
Families Cheer the Return of In-Person Visits at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
Chantell Jewell points to a body of research that draws connections between strong families and successful re-entry into the community.
High-Speed Internet Connection for Millions Requires Continued Support from Congress
By Karen Stokes The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides free high speed internet to working families across the country including Black and Latino households will be running out of funds this April if Congress doesn’t act soon. “In the 21st century, affordable reliable high speed internet is a key to opportunity. High speed internet […]
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, Wisconsin’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
An unusual split in two Court of Appeals districts highlights growing partisan division in the judiciary By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Conservative activists who challenged Wisconsin’s 2020 election results could gain access to sensitive health information about people judged […]
The Working Families Party Makes Issues Once Politically Improbable to Politically Possible
By Karen Stokes The Working Families Party (WFP) is a left-wing minor political party in the United States, founded in New York in 1998 by Dan Cantor. WFP has roots in Wisconsin. The party first known as New Party started by Cantor and Joel Rogers who is currently a professor at UW-Madison. There are active […]
Biden Harris Administration on Process to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
By Karen Stokes Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a major development they’re taking to negotiate for and lower the cost of several common prescription drugs. “It’s important to recognize that never before in the history of our country has a Medicare program which covers 65 million Americans, mostly seniors and Americans with disabilities. They have […]
Women’s Health Threatened as Abortion Access Faces Unprecedented Restrictions
By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it continues to be at the center of significant controversy. For those who believe in the protection of their reproduction rights, it is a time of mixed emotions. According to Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, Jennifer […]
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