Janesville assembly hall to host convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout July and August JANESVILLE, Wis. – After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has chosen Janesville, Wisconsin to host its global three-day event: the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention. Prior to 2020, summers were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling […]
Republican lawmakers reject proposal to help Wisconsin communities access federal grant programs
Gov. Tony Evers signs a budget that excludes his plan to help staff-strapped local governments track and apply for federal infrastructure dollars. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. Editor’s note: A previous version of the story referenced a […]
SPECIAL REPORT: As Overdose Deaths Rise, Drug-Related Arrests Decline by 67% in Milwaukee
By Edgar Mendez 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. Despite a record-breaking rise in drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County over the past several years, the number of drug-related arrests in the city has declined. Data […]
Biden Administration Vows to Preserve Racial Equity in Education Following Supreme Court’s Decision on College Admissions
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, the Supreme Court rendered a decision that ended affirmative action in college admissions, asserting that race cannot be considered as a factor. Consequently, institutions of higher education are now compelled to explore alternative methods in their pursuit of diverse student bodies. A plaintiff challenged race-conscious programs at Harvard University and […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet
By Karen Stokes President Biden and Vice President Harris have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating $40 billion to ensure widespread access to high-speed internet for communities across the nation. High-speed internet access has transitioned from being a luxury to becoming an essential requirement for Americans to work, engage in education on an equitable basis, avail […]
Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet
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 […]
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