By Karen Stokes Fired up and ready to go! On November 4th, Wisconsin Democrat volunteers were on hand to make phone calls and knock on doors around the area to meet with voters to inspire enthusiasm for the launch of the One Year to Win campaign. From Milwaukee to Racine to Menomonee Falls, volunteers joined […]
Alzheimer’s Association Announces Milestone of $100 Million Invested In Research In 2023
Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding – In Wisconsin nearly $450,000 has been awarded to advance research efforts MILWAUKEE, WI — On November 8th the Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding […]
A Grand Chute police recruit alleged she was sexually assaulted. Days later she lost her job.
The department didn’t seek outside investigation for case involving its own employee, yet invoked “victim rights” laws to resist disclosing details of the incident involving two other police recruits By Jacob Resneck Wisconsin Watch This story was produced as part of the NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) News Lab, a consortium of six news outlets covering northeastern […]
Power to the Polls Addresses the Importance of Voting Rights in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Sunday, November 5 marked one year until Election Day 2024. The organization, Power to the Polls, in conjunction with community and elected leaders from Wisconsin, gathered at St. Gabriel’s, 5363 N 37th to address the crucial matters of voting rights and voter access. “We’re here today because our voices are our power […]
As Their Power Wanes, Wisconsin Republicans Push Conservative Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
Facing a liberal Supreme Court and Democratic governor, the GOP wants to lock in policy wins by seeking changes to the state’s foundational document. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Facing political opposition in both the governor’s office and Wisconsin […]
Milwaukee Public Schools Promised Transportation Stipends Due to Unreliable Busing Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 it allocated to reimburse parents for gas, bus passes and mileage. Parents say buses still run late. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3.7B to Help Lower Home Energy Costs
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled approximately $3.7 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Administration of Children and Families (ACF). This funding aims to assist households in covering their home energy expenses. The funding will help ensure that […]
Eviction Records will no Longer be Available Online for Longer Than 2 Years
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted earlier this month to limit the length of time eviction records can be kept online.
Affordable Care Act Premiums Rise, But Subsidies Protect Most Consumers
The Biden-Harris Administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure that most consumers remain shielded from the rising costs.
Second Prisoner Dies During Waupun Correctional Institution Lockdown; Restrictions Linger at Two Additional Prisons
Staffing shortages limit prisoner movement in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley correctional institutions — more facilities than previously disclosed. By Mario Koran The New York Times Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is confining prisoners to their cells […]
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