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Nationwide movement for a living wage strikes Milwaukee
Nationwide movement for a living wage strikes Milwaukee

Fast food workers in Milwaukee walk off the job, call for wage increase, right to a union without retaliation Inspired by recent workplace actions in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, low-wage workers in Milwaukee joined the nationwide movement for a living wage Wednesday by walking off the job. Workers are calling for [...]

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Malcolm X’s grandson killed in Mexico
Malcolm X’s grandson killed in Mexico
Nigerian becomes youngest commercial pilot in Nigeria and South Africa
Nigerian becomes youngest commercial pilot in Nigeria and South Africa
Student loan crisis is coming to a head
Student loan crisis is coming to a head
Connecting aging veterans to their benefits
Connecting aging veterans to their benefits
The Skylight Music Theatre features native talent
The Skylight Music Theatre features native talent
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SDC Job & Resource Fair – Financial education resources

When financial resources are tight, it is important to be as efficient as possible with your income. Residents attending the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Spring Job and Resource Fair will be offered information on how to accomplish just that. The 7th Annual SDC Spring Job and Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 18 from [...]

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Ferguson named chief financial officer at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Ferguson named chief financial officer at Potawatomi Bingo Casino

Potawatomi Bingo Casino has named Rodney Ferguson as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the casino’s executive leadership team April 15. As CFO, Ferguson will oversee all financial activities at the Casino, including operations in the casino’s accounting, compliance, information technologies, warehouse and purchasing departments. He will also monitor the casino’s operating results, profitability and performance. [...]

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Alexis Patterson 11th Anniversary Wreath ceremony
Alexis Patterson 11th Anniversary Wreath ceremony

The Alexis Patterson 11th Anniversary Wreath ceremony was held on May 3, 2013 at Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School where young Alexis was last seen 11 years ago. Joining Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. (pictured above) were members of the Sheriff’s Department along with The Reverend Don Darius Butler, MCSO Associate Chaplain and pastor [...]

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Pressure mounting on Senate to overturn Walker’s plan to reject BadgerCare funds

At a news conference at the Brown County Courthouse last Thursday afternoon which received substantial coverage on local television, local leaders called on State Senators Robert Cowles and Frank Lasee to join a rising chorus of GOP senators who have been wavering in support of Walker’s plan to reject billions in federal Medicaid dollars for [...]

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Capitol Report – A mutiny in the ranks?
Capitol Report – A mutiny in the ranks?

By State Representative, Leon D. Young Back in February, Governor Scott Walker announced that he was rejecting Medicaid expansion under the federal health care law. He cited two reasons for this decision. First, he wanted to have fewer people in the state who are uninsured. And second, he emphasized that he’d like to have fewer [...]

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Legislatively Speaking – Supporting our veterans in the budget
Legislatively Speaking – Supporting our veterans in the budget

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor One of the Legislature’s most important responsibilities is to care for our veterans. We all know the sacrifices that veterans give to keep us safe. We all know the risks they take to protect our freedoms. After all they have given for us, they deserve our fullest effort to keep [...]

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MATC Requesting BIDs for Laser Cutting System

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed BIDs will be received by the Milwaukee Area Technical College, Purchasing Department, 700 West State Street, Room M70, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, on or before the date and time indicated below. BIDs will be publicly opened at the stated time. Specification documents are available at the above address or by calling (414) [...]

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MPS requesting proposals for Lawn Mowing Services

NOTICE Milwaukee Public Schools is requesting proposals for Lawn Mowing Services. Project scope, proposal requirements and guidelines may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of proposal documents. The [...]

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Northtrack Construction Company requesting BIDs for Reed Street Yards demolition project

Bid Notice PROJECT: Reed Street Yards, 17 acres located near W. Pittsburgh St. and S 3rd Street , Milwaukee , WI . Scope of work includes demolition of existing structures, clearing / grubbing and site preparation, earthwork and erosion control, paving, concrete and flatwork, utilities, electrical demolition, power and lighting, landscaping, and dockwall modifications and [...]

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Position Open: Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic: Great Pay / Benefits. APPLY www.durhamschoolservices.com, or stop by 1622 Oaks Road, Racine, WI 53406

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MPS Requesting BIDs for Modifications for Ideal Program Relocation at Site #191 (formerly Garland School)

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 10, 2013. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, P.E., Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section [...]

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