http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:01:22 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11276 In honor of Black History Month, a six member panel will be convening February 26, 1:30-2:30 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1927 N. Fourth Street, Milwaukee, to discuss the life and times of Capuchin Booker Ashe, co-founder of the House of Peace. The event is also introducing the biography of Brother Booker, Brother [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/03/the-life-times-of-brother-booker-ashe-a-panel-discussion/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:53:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11180 County Supervisor Johnny Thomas, candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller, announced today the support of Milwaukee leaders, including Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele and a number of other elected officials at all levels. “I am pleased to lend my support to Johnny Thomas for Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/milwaukee-leaders-support-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11140 The Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family are pictured on the Grand Opening Day earlier this month celebrating the expansion of the market. A store that began with just a stand on a vacant lot. Pete’s Fruit Market has been somewhat of a secret that the near southside of Milwaukee kept. Today, with the diversity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:48:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11095 Groundbreaking Agreement to Help Address Juvenile Violence Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee County District Atty. John Chisholm announced a groundbreaking agreement Tuesday to better protect the public by giving police officers long-sought direct access to juvenile probation information. The agreement closes a gap in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/20/county-and-city-officials-announce-new-tools-for-police/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/dont-trash-your-holiday-this-year-recycle-for-good/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/dont-trash-your-holiday-this-year-recycle-for-good/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:51:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8129 Single-Sort Recycle holiday wrapping, food containers, pots & pans and more The average Wisconsin resident generates 1,500 pounds of garbage each year, and the holiday season can be an especially wasteful time. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the trash we generate can increase by 25 percent! This year, generate memories, not waste. There are [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/24/dont-trash-your-holiday-this-year-recycle-for-good/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/community-organizations-elected-officials-converge-for-job-creation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/community-organizations-elected-officials-converge-for-job-creation/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:16:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7953 Leaders take a grassroots approach to developing a Milwaukee Jobs Act By Maricha Harris Job creation was the center of discussion at a town hall meeting that was organized and hosted by several community- based organizations, including Citizen Action of Wisconsin, League of Young Voters, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), 9to5 Milwaukee, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/community-organizations-elected-officials-converge-for-job-creation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/mayor-barrett-supports-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/mayor-barrett-supports-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:12:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7918 The Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller Campaign proudly announced the support of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for Thomas being the next comptroller for the city. The mayor released the following statement this week: The people of Milwaukee have an important decision to make this spring when it comes to electing a new City Comptroller, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/01/mayor-barrett-supports-johnny-thomas-for-city-comptroller/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:12:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7885 Breakfast will be held from 8:00 am- 9:00 am. Program begins at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Saint Matthews C.M.E. Church 2944 North 9th Street (Parking on 8th Street, off Chambers). This weekend’s conference will address Jobs–Action Steps to Solutions. Panelists: Tom Barrett Mayor, City of Milwaukee Reggie Newson Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/the-community-brainstorming-conference-breakfast-forum-to-be-held-on-sat-nov-26-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/cyd-presents-scholarships-to-four-honorable-students-hupy-abraham-s-c-donate-5000/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/cyd-presents-scholarships-to-four-honorable-students-hupy-abraham-s-c-donate-5000/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:00:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7879 Career Youth Development, Inc. (CYD) celebrated 41 years of “Love In Action” at the Annual Image Awards Dinner Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Seven hundred people were in attendance including State and local dignitaries and a host of other professionals. State Representative Elizabeth Coggs and Cream City Medical [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/cyd-presents-scholarships-to-four-honorable-students-hupy-abraham-s-c-donate-5000/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/westlawn-receives-epa-grant-for-health-initiatives/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/westlawn-receives-epa-grant-for-health-initiatives/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:15:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7795 Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele, Mayor Tom Barrett, UWM Chancellor Mike Lovell, and EPA Region 5 administrator Dr. Susan Hedman joined other dignitaries in announcing the award of a nearly $300,000 Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grant to the Westlawn CARE Partnership at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center on November 10, 2011. The [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/18/westlawn-receives-epa-grant-for-health-initiatives/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/barrett-sets-historic-goal-to-impact-infant-mortality/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/barrett-sets-historic-goal-to-impact-infant-mortality/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:34:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7739 City of Milwaukee seeks increased partnership with community to reduce African American infant deaths by 15 percent and overall infant deaths by 10 percent Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker announced an historic goal to reduce infant mortality in the City of Milwaukee by 2017. From 2008-2010, there were 340 infant [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/barrett-sets-historic-goal-to-impact-infant-mortality/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/public-meetings-set-on-possible-closures-consolidations-of-usps-stations/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/public-meetings-set-on-possible-closures-consolidations-of-usps-stations/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:03:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7570 The first of three scheduled public meetings regarding the possible closure or consolidation of five inner city Milwaukee U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stations took place on Wednesday (October 19) evening, according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. Alderwoman Coggs said residents have been asking what they can do to weigh in on the possible closures/ consolidations [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/public-meetings-set-on-possible-closures-consolidations-of-usps-stations/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/the-new-villard-square-library-branch-host-grand-opening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/the-new-villard-square-library-branch-host-grand-opening/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:10:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7536 The new mixed-use building, Villard Square, located at 5190 N. 35th St., was unveiled with a free public celebration on Saturday, October 15th at 9:45am. The celebration highlighted a major innovation for Milwaukee’s neighborhood libraries. For the first time, one of Milwaukee’s twelve neighborhood libraries will occupy the ground floor of a building with privately-owned [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/the-new-villard-square-library-branch-host-grand-opening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:59:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7510 Safe Sleep Sabbath educates congregations on infant mortality By Maricha Harris Sunday morning service is the last place a churchgoer would expect to learn how to place her baby safely to sleep. But on Sunday, October 9th that’s just what various area congregations were taught. Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Bevan Baker visited three [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/15/barrett-health-department-and-faith-leaders-unite/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/01/clergy-commit-to-spreading-safe-baby-sleep-message/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/01/clergy-commit-to-spreading-safe-baby-sleep-message/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:41:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7368 By Lynda L. Jones Mayor Tom Barrett along with Health Commissioner Bevan Baker are reaching out to area clergy leaders to help inform the public on Safe Sleep for infants. As shared in last week’s Courier through his article on Infant Morality, Barrett announced that the next phase of the Infant Mortality campaign would be [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/01/clergy-commit-to-spreading-safe-baby-sleep-message/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/24/strong-baby-campaign-highlights-infant-mortality-month/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/24/strong-baby-campaign-highlights-infant-mortality-month/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:21:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7299 By Mayor Tom Barrett Five babies were chosen from the hundreds entered by proud parents from all economic backgrounds, representing every ethnic group in our great city. It was a tough job, choosing just five, but it was a heartwarming experience. The Strong Baby campaign is aimed at improving the health of babies born in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/24/strong-baby-campaign-highlights-infant-mortality-month/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/18/milwaukee-county-remembers-9-11/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/18/milwaukee-county-remembers-9-11/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:26:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7222 Milwaukee showed its support for those who died as a result of the 9-11 attacks ten years ago with various events last weekend. The photo above was taken in front of the Milwaukee County Fire Department Headquarters, pictured are 343 individual firefighter equipped spots with names of each firefighter who died on 9-11-2001. Honor guards [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/18/milwaukee-county-remembers-9-11/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/elected-officials-oppose-post-office-closings-in-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/elected-officials-oppose-post-office-closings-in-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:30:55 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6937 By Lynda Jones Wisconsin elected officials held a press conference this week in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office to challenge the proposed closures of five Milwaukee area post offices. Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderwoman Milele Coggs and others joined State Senator Spencer Coggs in the fight against closing these post offices. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/elected-officials-oppose-post-office-closings-in-milwaukee/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/barrett-appeals-to-walker-to-support-grant-application/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/barrett-appeals-to-walker-to-support-grant-application/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:54:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6459 By Lynda L. Jones Mayor Tom Barrett called a press conference this week to make an appeal to Governor Scott Walker to write a letter of support regarding the City of Milwaukee’s grant application for more than $20 million in federal health care funds. Accompanied by Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker and Eric Gass, Public [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/barrett-appeals-to-walker-to-support-grant-application/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:24:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6252 On May 17, thirty high school seniors received scholarships at a luncheon, attended by Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and other Milwaukee-area dignitaries. McDonald’s® is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) scholarship program, which distributed a total of $60,000 in 2011. Over the past 18 years, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/grand-opening-ceremony-of-the-thomas-h-wynn-memorial-apartments-veterans-manor-on-memorial-day/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/grand-opening-ceremony-of-the-thomas-h-wynn-memorial-apartments-veterans-manor-on-memorial-day/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:01:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6087 Many gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Thomas H. Wynn Memorial Apartments: Veterans Manor on Memorial Day. The Manor is a 52-unit apartment building, located at 35th and Wisconsin Ave.. Each unit has one-bedroom homes dedicated to low income veterans to live independently in safe, secure, permanent and supportive housing while offering [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/grand-opening-ceremony-of-the-thomas-h-wynn-memorial-apartments-veterans-manor-on-memorial-day/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/the-wisconsin-black-chamber-of-commerce-held-a-reception-for-seaway-bank-and-trust-company/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/the-wisconsin-black-chamber-of-commerce-held-a-reception-for-seaway-bank-and-trust-company/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:20:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6036 The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce held a reception for community officials and staff of Seaway Bank and Trust Company, the renowned Black owned bank based out of Chicago that replaced Legacy Bank several months ago. Shown above welcoming the bank are from (l to r): Ruben Hopkins, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Black [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/the-wisconsin-black-chamber-of-commerce-held-a-reception-for-seaway-bank-and-trust-company/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/preventing-prematurity-a-role-for-everyone/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/preventing-prematurity-a-role-for-everyone/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 04:14:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5853 By Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee Health Department held its 2nd Annual Infant Mortality Summit on May 11 at the Intercontinental Hotel. The event focused on reducing prematurity, the leading cause of infant death. Dr. Janice Whitty, a prominent physician at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee gave the keynote speech and provided [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/preventing-prematurity-a-role-for-everyone/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/23/mayor-barrett-questions-legaliity-of-recycling-fund-raid/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/23/mayor-barrett-questions-legaliity-of-recycling-fund-raid/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:27:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5583 In a letter to Department of Administration Secretary Huebsch and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Stepp, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett questioned the State’s legal authority to reduce 2011 Municipal Recycling Grant funds. Two weeks ago, The City of Milwaukee was notified by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that its 2011 Recycling Grant payment would [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/23/mayor-barrett-questions-legaliity-of-recycling-fund-raid/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/growing-power-initiative-to-create-150-new-jobs-aimed-at-african-american-males/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/growing-power-initiative-to-create-150-new-jobs-aimed-at-african-american-males/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:05:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5494 With legislation signed by Mayor Tom Barrett following a unanimous vote by Milwaukee’s Common Council, Growing Power, Inc., has been awarded $425,000 to build 150 hoop house gardens on vacant land within the city. The farms will be tended by beginning urban farmers, creating 150 new jobs that will be filled by unemployed people in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/growing-power-initiative-to-create-150-new-jobs-aimed-at-african-american-males/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/26/residency-changes-could-have-devastating-effect-on-city/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/26/residency-changes-could-have-devastating-effect-on-city/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:25:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5219 By Lynda Jones Under the proposed Senate Bill 30 the elimination of Milwaukee’s residency requirements for city police officers and firefighters is on the table. Mayor Tom Barrett along with other city officials went to Madison earlier this week to give testimony to the devastating effect that such a change would have on the city. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/26/residency-changes-could-have-devastating-effect-on-city/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/12/city-officials-weigh-in-on-state-residency-plan/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/12/city-officials-weigh-in-on-state-residency-plan/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:55:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5009 By Courier Staff In an effort to bring attention to recent state budget discussions that directly impact the City of Milwaukee, Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., Alderman Terry Witkowski and other Council members held a news conference this week in the rotunda of City Hall. “I’d like to call on the Republican legislators who [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/12/city-officials-weigh-in-on-state-residency-plan/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/05/walkers-proposed-budget-wins-few-fans/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/05/walkers-proposed-budget-wins-few-fans/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:01:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4964 Complied by Courier Staff Governor Scott Walker delivered his proposed state budget in an address on Tuesday, March 1, and won over very few fans. Along with the growing objection to the ‘Budget Repair Bill’, Walker presented his proposed state budget plan, and like his repair bill, much objection is weighing in. State Representative Sandy [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/05/walkers-proposed-budget-wins-few-fans/feed/ 3 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/walker-pushes-national-gop-agenda-support-grows-for-the-dem-senate-14/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/walker-pushes-national-gop-agenda-support-grows-for-the-dem-senate-14/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:14:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4855 By Lynda L. Jones As Governor Walker continues with his National GOP agenda, thousands of protesters continue to grow and support of the 14 Democratic Senators who left the state grows as well. They are being called ‘Heroes’, because when the State Republicans and Governor Walker decided that they didn’t deserve respect or to have [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/walker-pushes-national-gop-agenda-support-grows-for-the-dem-senate-14/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/mayor-tom-barrett-announces-prematurity-summit-detailed-analysis-of-milwaukee-infant-deaths-released/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/mayor-tom-barrett-announces-prematurity-summit-detailed-analysis-of-milwaukee-infant-deaths-released/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:34:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4566 Improving access to and the quality of women’s healthcare, screening and treating pregnant women for infections and chronic medical conditions, and helping women and their families quit smoking are three key steps to help reduce infant mortality rates in Milwaukee, according to a comprehensive report released this week by the City of Milwaukee Health Department [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/mayor-tom-barrett-announces-prematurity-summit-detailed-analysis-of-milwaukee-infant-deaths-released/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/disparity-study-results-released/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/disparity-study-results-released/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:42:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4377 Immediate next steps identified From the office of Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee Emerging Business Enterprise Program recently released the results of its Disparity Study. The study was conducted to determine whether a disparity exists for minority and women-owned emerging business enterprises (EBEs) working on City of Milwaukee construction, professional services and goods [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/disparity-study-results-released/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mayor-tom-barrett-talks-recycling-and-waste-reduction/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mayor-tom-barrett-talks-recycling-and-waste-reduction/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:32:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4279 City of Milwaukee ratepayers can save money by wasting less – recycling more Last week Mayor Tom Barrett and Santa Claus both paid a visit to the City of Milwaukee’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to discuss ways to reduce waste and recycle more this holiday season and all throughout the year. Reducing the amount of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mayor-tom-barrett-talks-recycling-and-waste-reduction/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/new-job-corps-center-opens-in-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/new-job-corps-center-opens-in-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:07:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3900 Mayor Barrett hosts job center’s open house Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the culmination of a 17-year process to bring a Job Corps center to Milwaukee during an open house this week at the Milwaukee Job Corps center campus, 6665 N. 60th Street. The open house was open to the public as an opportunity to learn [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/20/new-job-corps-center-opens-in-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/cancellation-of-high-speed-rail-will-kill-jobs/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/cancellation-of-high-speed-rail-will-kill-jobs/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:30:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3830 Compiled by Courier Staff Governor-elect Scott Walker immediately began his road to Madison with a theme of ‘Wisconsin Is Open For Business’, yet his first order of business is his continued opposition to the high speed rail project for Wisconsin. This project is an opportunity to create thousands of jobs. One of the cornerstones to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/cancellation-of-high-speed-rail-will-kill-jobs/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/mayor-barrett-encourages-flood-victims-to-apply-for-fema-aid/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/mayor-barrett-encourages-flood-victims-to-apply-for-fema-aid/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:26:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3807 Deadline for disaster relief quickly approaching Mayor Barrett is encouraging residents who experienced damage during the July flooding to register with FEMA. Financial assistance is still available for Milwaukee residents, but the deadline to apply for federal aid is November 17th. “FEMA has already assisted more than 30,000 Milwaukee County residents who registered for aid,” [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/mayor-barrett-encourages-flood-victims-to-apply-for-fema-aid/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/wheda-celebrates-olga-village-grand-opening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/wheda-celebrates-olga-village-grand-opening/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:53:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3784 Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) executive director Antonio Riley this week joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and community leaders including representatives from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and United Community Center (UCC) to take part in the grand opening ceremony for Olga Village, a 37-unit housing development for low-income [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/13/wheda-celebrates-olga-village-grand-opening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/06/moore-clarke-and-coggs-win-easily/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/06/moore-clarke-and-coggs-win-easily/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:07:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3756 Barrett and Feingold come up short The good news from Tuesday’s election resulted in the successful re-elections of Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke. Moore won with 69 percent of the vote and Clarke won by a similar margin. County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs made it to the State Legislature winning the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/06/moore-clarke-and-coggs-win-easily/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/we-proudly-endorse-tom-barrett-for-governor/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/we-proudly-endorse-tom-barrett-for-governor/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:47:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3711 Tom Barrett is our choice to be Wisconsin’s next Governor. Barrett has a proven record of being trustworthy and cooperative. He has fought for the retention of jobs in Milwaukee, and the creation of new jobs. He has demonstrated that he can also think out of the box, and make moves that are progressive. His [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/we-proudly-endorse-tom-barrett-for-governor/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/why-tom-barrett-is-the-right-choice-for-governor/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/why-tom-barrett-is-the-right-choice-for-governor/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:12:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3684 When I think of whom I want for the next governor of state of Wisconsin, I cannot help but to want to have someone who I know will work my community and will work for me. I want a governor who I know I can trust and someone who I know I can count on, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/why-tom-barrett-is-the-right-choice-for-governor/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/choice-is-clear-walker-is-a-trickster/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/choice-is-clear-walker-is-a-trickster/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:09:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3682 When it comes to trust, I know that I cannot trust Scott Walker. I cannot trust what he says, I cannot trust his actions, and I know I cannot trust him to run the state of Wisconsin. Walker is a trickster and has a history and poor record to prove it. The first example of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/choice-is-clear-walker-is-a-trickster/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/what-is-scott-walker-hiding/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/what-is-scott-walker-hiding/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:02:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3678 By Tom Barrett A new report this week revealed that under Scott Walker’s watch, over “400 patients were involved in about 800 violent events, including assault, improper sexual contact and property damage” at his County Mental Health Complex. Yet Scott Walker is refusing to share information with Disability Rights Wisconsin – the organization tasked by [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/30/what-is-scott-walker-hiding/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/republicans-dismiss-african-american-voters/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/republicans-dismiss-african-american-voters/#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:28:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3638 By Cassandra Lans With the November 2, general election less than two weeks away, it is more than evident that Wisconsin Republican candidates are not interested in receiving the African American vote. The two standouts Scott Walker and Ron Johnson are in the most competitive races, the race for governor and the race for U.S. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/republicans-dismiss-african-american-voters/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/walker-flip-flops-again-will-say-anything-to-get-elected/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/walker-flip-flops-again-will-say-anything-to-get-elected/#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:33:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3607 The debate that took place between Tom Barrett and Scott Walker on Friday, Oct. 15 proved to my community and myself that Scott Walker will do and say anything to get elected. It was an awakening reality as to what a career politician Walker really is. Not only would he not take responsibility for his [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/23/walker-flip-flops-again-will-say-anything-to-get-elected/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/poverty-rate-among-african-americans-nearly-double-that-of-white-americans/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/poverty-rate-among-african-americans-nearly-double-that-of-white-americans/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:55:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3458 Milwaukee fourth poorest city in nation Washington, DC – Annual data released recently by the U.S Census Bureau indicates that 43.6 million Americans—one in seven people— now live in poverty. This is the largest number of people in poverty in the 51 years for which the estimates are available. The figures also show that African [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/10/02/poverty-rate-among-african-americans-nearly-double-that-of-white-americans/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/mayor-barrett-fights-for-fema-aid/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/mayor-barrett-fights-for-fema-aid/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:26:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3401 Individual assistance granted On Sept. 18, FEMA announced Milwaukee residents will be eligible for individual aid following the July flooding. Originally, the state’s request for Individual Assistance was denied. FEMA denied the state’s request for Individual Assistance because they deemed the damage insufficient to qualify for individual federal aid. In response to the denial, Mayor [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/mayor-barrett-fights-for-fema-aid/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/barrett-highlights-jobs-contrast/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/barrett-highlights-jobs-contrast/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:46:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3371 Difference couldn’t be clearer: Tom Barrett partners with the private sector to create jobs; Scott Walker’s owns a record of economic failure Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett this week highlighted the vast difference between his record of working with the private sector to create, attract and retain jobs, and Scott Walker’s record of failure in [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/25/barrett-highlights-jobs-contrast/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/18/no-big-surprises-in-primary-election/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/18/no-big-surprises-in-primary-election/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:46:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3328 Compiled by Courier Staff There were no big upsets in Tuesday’s primary election results. With a good voting turnout statewide, many local incumbents held on to their spots. The two most watched races were actually the Republican gubernatorial candidates, former U.S. Rep. and businessman Mark Neumann and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, where Walker was [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/09/18/no-big-surprises-in-primary-election/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/walker-fails-to-act-on-campaign-controversy/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/walker-fails-to-act-on-campaign-controversy/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:40:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3108 By Lynda L. Jones County executive and gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has failed to act regarding the controversy that has developed regarding the actions of at least two staffers associated with his campaign. On Monday, Aug. 16, while the president was in Milwaukee, Jill Bader, a spokesperson for Walker re-tweeted a message from Michael Brickman, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/walker-fails-to-act-on-campaign-controversy/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/aldermen-praise-mayor-barrett-for-continuing-the-fight-for-funding/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/aldermen-praise-mayor-barrett-for-continuing-the-fight-for-funding/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:05:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3104 Late Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced its decision to reject Milwaukee County’s application for individual aid to residents whose homes were lost or severely damaged, due to flooding. Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr., President of the Common Council, and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton , Chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, have expressed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/08/21/aldermen-praise-mayor-barrett-for-continuing-the-fight-for-funding/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:06:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=2392 By Lynda Jones, Editor Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker unveiled additional hard-hitting safe sleep campaign messages aimed to prevent further infant deaths in Milwaukee. After two reports last week of infants who died after sleeping in an unsafe sleep environment, Barrett and Baker held a news conference to announce the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/06/12/safe-sleep-messages-expand-to-reduce-infant-deaths/feed/ 0