MADISON – Following this weeks State of the State address, State Senator Nikiya Harris (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: In Governor Walker’s state of the state address, he highlighted the continued need to prioritize job growth. But the governor is 212,000 jobs short of his promise, and Wisconsin ranks 42nd in the nation for job [...]

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Harris was sworn in to serve in the seat of State Senator held for years by Spencer Coggs. Coggs vacated the seat following his successful bid for the first African American treasurer for the City of Milwaukee. On Monday, Harris was sworn in as member of the member of the [...]

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced this week special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors. Abele’s Executive Order calls for elections to replace Supervisors Joe Sanfelippo and Nikiya Harris. Both have resigned their seats after winning spots in the state legislature. The special elections will be part of the General Elections on [...]

By Cassandra Lans Voter turnout was a major disappointment in Tuesday’s primary election in Milwaukee. Several factors contributed to this lackluster turnout, one being the change in the month for this primary that is normally held in September. The primary had to be moved to keep the state compliant with the upcoming November elections. The [...]

Mandela Barnes (center) who won his Democratic bid for the 11th State Assembly District is joined at his victory party with his parents, Jesse and LaJuan Barnes. He surprised many with his victory over Jason Fields, an 8-year incumbent. (Below) Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Harris is joined by Terrell and Felisia Martin following her successful [...]

Growing Power, its board, staff, volunteers and Founder/ CEO Will Allen were on hand at a press conference last week to announce the details including tracks and keynote speakers to be featured during the 2nd National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference, hosted by Growing Power. About 3,000 people are expected to attend the event, which [...]

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council held a news conference on Friday, May 25 at Spaights Plaza at UW-Milwaukee to urge the Wisconsin federal delegation to extend student loan interest rates at the current 3.4 percent level. If Congress does not act by July 1, 2012, the interest rate on federal loans will jump to [...]

On Monday afternoon, Milwaukee County Board Supervisor (2nd District) Nikiya Harris announced her candidacy for the State Senate seat currently held by Milwaukee City Treasurer Spencer Coggs. Before a crowd of supporters in front of Talgo Inc., Supervisor Harris declared herself part of a “new generation of leadership for Wisconsin.” Decrying the estimated 35 jobs [...]

Milwaukee County is still providing free birth certificates for the purposes of voting in Milwaukee County, despite the ruling from Dane County Judge Richard Niess against the recently adopted Voter ID law. Supervisor Harris authored a 2012 Budget Amendment to provide a limited number of free birth certificates for individuals who have never received a [...]

By Cassandra Lans Milwaukee County Supervisor Nikiya Q. Harris joined many community activists to express their feelings regarding the temporary injunction against the recently adopted Voter ID law that was issued by Dane County Judge David Flanagan. Harris spoke at a press conference held late Tuesday afternoon at St. Mark’s AME Church at 1616 W. [...]