By Karen Stokes The Biden administration forecasts that over 40 million borrowers are eligible for its student loan relief plan all across the country. “President Biden believes that … Read Full Article
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Everyone Can Help: Blood Donation Saves Lives
By LaKeshia N. Myers September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Every September, people living with sickle cell disease, their caregivers, advocates, healthcare providers, and others come together to bring awareness to the disease and dispel … Read Full Article
Receive Social Security? Ron Johnson Wants to Take Away Your Benefits.
By Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Unlike many in Washington, I don’t come from a wealthy or well-connected family. I’m the proud son of a union family whose father worked as an auto worker for 30 years before retiring. That’s why the fight to protect … Read Full Article
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Plan for Student Debt Relief Could Benefit Tens of Millions of Borrowers in All Fifty States
On Tuesday, the White House released state-by-state data on how the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for student debt relief will benefit borrowers in all fifty states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Last month, President Biden announced his … Read Full Article
Where did that Gun Used in a Crime Come From? Milwaukee Police Can’t Easily Tell You
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. Though there have been Milwaukee Common Council efforts to … Read Full Article
Women of Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Honor Soror Mabel Watson Raimey
By Karen Stokes The Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc., honor soror Mabel Watson Raimey. The sorority held a private memorial and headstone dedication on Saturday, September 17, in the Landmark Chapel at … Read Full Article
Food Is A Human Right, But Too Many In My Community Are Struggling To Buy Food
By T.R. Edwards, Esq. Advocacy Director, Hunger Task Force We do not ask for help. We do not tell anyone when we struggle. Too often, we refuse to share our pain, struggle, or sorrow until we simply cannot hold it in anymore. That is, it seems, … Read Full Article
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tim Michels Playing Games with the Reproductive Freedom of Wisconsinites
WISCONSIN – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is dedicated to the battle for the restoration of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels has been a long time anti-abortion activist and extremist who is … Read Full Article
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Announces Its Fifth Slate of Legislative Endorsements
On Friday, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its fifth round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive … Read Full Article
Student Loan Forgiveness puts Many in Better Positions to Succeed Financially
By Joy Boyd Senior Field Organizer for For Our Future Wisconsin I understood furthering my education after high school meant being in debt,to the point where I didn't want to go to college for that reason. But my mom said, “That’s what … Read Full Article
Starting a CBD Business: How To Enter the Industry
The CBD industry is growing every day with new products and innovations. Here’s how you can enter the industry and start your own CBD business. The legalization of CBD has opened a door for people to educate themselves and enter the industry. … Read Full Article
Redesigned with You in Mind – Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call our crisis line at (414) 257-7222 … Read Full Article
Always New – The Posters of Jules Chéret Closes Soon at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Reserve tickets at mam.org/cheret … Read Full Article
Take Control of Your Health – Programs for Seniors and Caregivers
Visit county.milwaukee.gov/aging#wellness or call (414) 289-6352 for more information and a schedule of workshops. … Read Full Article
Donate Blood. Versiti.org
Sickle cell disease often has a ripple effect on patients' lives. #knowSCD Donate Blood. Versiti.org … Read Full Article
Apply for Foodshare, Get a $250 Sign-on Benefit
Food is a Human Right. access.wisconsin.gov … Read Full Article
Name Change Notice
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: ROBERT COURTNEY PERRY BY ROBERT COURTNEY PERRY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 2022CV005335 NOTICE IS GIVEN : A petition was filed asking to … Read Full Article
MPS Requesting Quotations for Purchase Only of New Chiller Plant for Golda Meir Upper Years
President Biden’s Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes This week Mitch Landrieu, senior advisor to the President of the United States, was in Milwaukee speaking at the One Water Summit. The national conference focuses on sustainable, integrated, and inclusive approaches to … Read Full Article
2022 Walk To End Alzheimers on September 18
These flowers have a lot of fight in them. Milwaukee County, Henry Maier Festival Park Sept 18 @ 9:30am … Read Full Article
Vice President Harris Holds Roundtable Discussion on Reproductive Rights
By Karen Stokes Vice President Kamala Harris met with civil rights and reproductive rights leaders at the White House to discuss the fight to protect reproductive health care and abortion access. “With the Supreme Court making the decision in … Read Full Article
The Politics of Equal Protection Under the Law
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There have been a number of notable stories in the media lately, which force us to tell the truth about the inequities in the application of the law. Let’s take the most glaring example, … Read Full Article
Alliance of Milwaukee Non-Profit and Civic Organizations Announces $7.5 Million Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to Boost Homeownership for Families of Color in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE– On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and County Executive David Crowley joined 19 public, non-profit and civic organizations, led by the Community Development Alliance (CDA), to announce the launch of a new initiative … Read Full Article
Ron Johnson Voted to Outsource Jobs Like Mine. Mandela Barnes Wants to Bring Them Back
By Michelle Hilt Manufacturing is the backbone of our state’s economy. From employing over one-in-seven of our state’s residents to being responsible for a fifth of our economic output, every Wisconsinite should be proud of the role … Read Full Article
Acts Housing has Launched Program to Buy Homes to be Resold to Residents at Affordable Prices
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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. Milwaukee County’s … Read Full Article
Here’s What to Know About Abortion Access in Post-Roe Wisconsin
By Samantha McCabe Wisconsin Watch 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. Since the U.S. … Read Full Article