Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin is receiving $1.05 billion in federal funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect more Wisconsinites […]
Supreme Court Upholds State Court’s Authority in Election-Related Case, Rejects Republican Argument
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Supreme Court declined to impose new restrictions on state courts regarding election-related matters. The decision came as the Court ruled against Republicans in North Carolina fighting for a congressional district map that favored their candidates. The justices voted 6-3, stating that the North […]
Can Wisconsin heal itself? New series provides insights into state’s most vexing health problems
A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. More than a century ago, Wisconsin was among the U.S. leaders in making public […]
FBI Under Fire for Imposing Secrecy Agreements on Local Law Enforcement Regarding Cell-Site Simulators
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Records obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have shed light on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) persistent enforcement of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) on state and local law enforcement agencies seeking to use the agency’s cell site simulators. The ACLU found that the […]
Columbia Savings & Loan Invites Public to Free Home Buyer Seminar
By Karen Stokes Columbia Savings & Loan Association and Port Washington State Bank are inviting the public to a FREE Homebuyer Seminar on Friday, June 30. This is an opportunity to gather valuable information concerning home ownership. “Port Washington State Bank is nearly a billion dollar bank. They’ve been working with us to serve more […]
Formerly Wrongfully Incarcerated, Yusef Salaam Runs for Office, Seeking Redemption in the City’s Power Structure
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Yusef Salaam, a man who endured wrongful imprisonment, has launched a campaign for a seat on the New York City Council. Widely recognized for the unjust ordeal that altered the trajectory of his life, Salaam now aspires to join the very power structure that once […]
Alpha Phi Alpha ‘Alpha Roundup’ in Milwaukee from June 22-25
More than 100 motorcycle riders to participate in fellowship rides, community service MILWAUKEE – More than 100 members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will be in Milwaukee from June 22-25, 2023, for the Seventh Annual Alpha Roundup, which is a brotherhood for motorcycle riders. Known as Alphas on 2, the riders will spend three days […]
Midwest drought: Corn and soybeans suffer as forecasters expect no quick relief for farmers
Arid conditions are expected to persist in eastern Iowa and Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. River barges are affected, too. 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 […]
‘They die so quickly’: Fentanyl killing 1,000+ people in Wisconsin each year
Many teenagers dying from the drug aren’t addicted, says one mother who lost her son to fentanyl. ‘They’re taking pills to make themselves feel better.’ By Max Stapleton and Grace Friedman Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. Clarification: This story has […]
Why Should We Celebrate Juneteenth?
By Karen Stokes Juneteenth has transformed into more than an occasion for acknowledging the emancipation of African Americans from slavery. It has evolved into a meaningful time to recognize the enduring spirit, solidarity, and vibrant culture of the Black community. Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the heritage. In 1865, Union soldiers arrived in […]
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