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 … [Read more...]
American Rescue Plan Releases Equity Report
By Karen Stokes On May 24th, the American Rescue Plan Implementation Team and the Domestic Policy Council released their interim American Rescue Plan Equity Report. It covers 32 different … [Read more...]
National Leaders Talk Tax Relief in American Rescue Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan. Under the plan, the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit underwent changes which expanded the … [Read more...]
Department of Children and Families is Making Investments
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Early childhood education is a priority for a lot of people. In Milwaukee, several organizations are working toward ensuring that early childhood education is accessible and … [Read more...]
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ARPA Funding Should Go Toward Community, Not Police
By Ryeshia Farmer Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Mayor Plans to Tackle Reckless Driving with ARPA Funding
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Reckless driving is one of Milwaukee’s most prevalent issues. Mayor Tom Barrett is hoping that investments in various initiatives will curb the issue. Barrett announced … [Read more...]
American Rescue Plan Money to Go Toward Workforce Development
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The nation’s economy took a hit when the pandemic began, and Milwaukee was no exception. The federal government is hopeful that the American Rescue Plan Act will help give … [Read more...]
Mayor Tom Barrett Prioritizes Affordable Housing with ARPA Funds
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Housing is a basic human right, but not everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. During the COVID-19 pandemic housing issues in Milwaukee were further … [Read more...]
How Should Milwaukee Spend American Rescue Plan Funds?
Members of the Public Have an Opportunity to Offer Opinions MILWAUKEE—Mayor Tom Barrett, in consultation with members of the Milwaukee Common Council, is asking Milwaukee residents to share their … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Talks Potential Investments with ARP Funding
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This is an unprecedented chapter in Milwaukee’s history, Mayor Tom Barrett said during a presentation earlier this week. It is a moment that everyone will remember for the … [Read more...]