Compiled by Courier Staff For the city of Milwaukee and especially the African American community there were a few highlights believe it or not. The Milwaukee Courier’s longtime social columnist, … [Read more...]
WASDA Survey shows Governor out of touch with education cuts
Milwaukee County School Districts most adversely affected Compiled by Courier Staff As recall efforts officially move in high speed, some advocates for Governor Walker are declaring success in … [Read more...]
Concealed carry gun law is officially here
Compiled by Courier Staff From now on Nov. 1, 2011 will go into the history books as the day that Wisconsin officially joined 48 other states in becoming a concealed carry gun law state. The … [Read more...]
Cuts in transit could add to poverty levels in Milwaukee
Compiled by Courier Staff A recent analysis by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Center for Economic Development revealed that if the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board slice the … [Read more...]
Troy Davis executed in Georgia despite protests
Compiled by Courier Staff Despite years of stays, appeals, protests and even a last minute apparent review of the case by the U.S. Supreme Court, the State of Georgia executed Troy Anthony … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Youth Council show positive side of youth actions
Compiled by Courier Staff The Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) hosted a news conference last week in the City Hall Routunda. The group spoke on recent legislative successes, the Council’s current … [Read more...]
Democrats unseat 2 senators, but not enough for a majority
Complied by Courier Staff In Tuesday’s historic recall election, two Republican Senators were defeated by Democrats and 4 barely hung on to their seats. The Democratic wins were not enough to take … [Read more...]
Recall elections, an opportunity to rein in the GOP
Compiled by Courier Staff Governor Scott Walker took his oath of office in January, and once that oath was taken Wisconsin experienced a political upheaval that has left the state with extreme … [Read more...]
Minority communities must prepare for Voter ID Law
Complied by Courier Staff “Voting is a right, not a privilege, but it is evident that there are people and politicians who see it differently”, Alderwoman Milele Coggs stated during the recent … [Read more...]
IRS scam hits Milwaukee, initiates national warning from agency
Compiled by Courier Staff The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to guard against being misled by unscrupulous individuals trying to persuade them to file false claims for tax … [Read more...]