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 […]
Threat to Sue Town in Polk County, Wisconsin, Over Large Farm Regulations Revives Local Control Fight
Backed by a pro-business law group, two Wisconsin residents challenge regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Officially Launches his Campaign for Re-Election
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley officially announced that he will seek re-election in 2024. “Today is a good day to kick off our campaign,” Crowley said. “When I first ran for Milwaukee County Executive back in 2019-2020 one of my top priorities was focusing on the fiscal sustainability of Milwaukee […]
Four Milwaukee Organizations Awarded $10,000 Each Through African American Roundtable’s Participatory Budgeting Program
Projects Will Benefit Youth, Elderly on Northwest Side MILWAUKEE-On October 17th, the African American Roundtable (AART) announced the winners of its $40,000 pilot Participatory Budgeting Program at a community celebration. More than 850 Northwest Side residents voted for the top projects they felt would increase safety and change lives. Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic […]
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