By Lynda L. Jones Last week it was learned that Wisconsin led the nation in job losses in October, and that most of those loses were in the Milwaukee area. Almost 10,000 jobs here lost while … [Read more...]
Moore Bill would give minority owned small businesses fair shot at high speed rail contracts
(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) reintroduced legislation that would apply standard Department of Transportation (DOT) contracting goals for minority-owned and operated … [Read more...]
Moving ahead in 2011
It’s hard to believe that one year is already being left behind, and another is here. For everyday Americans, 2010 had many challenges. For African Americas those same challenges were in many cases … [Read more...]
Walker rail decision robs state of future, Coggs says
“A monumental blunder” MADISON – Sen. Spencer Coggs said last week that Gov.-elect Scott Walker’s short-sighted decision to reject federal funding for a high-speed rail line between Milwaukee and … [Read more...]
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Walker transition office allegedly working with right wing radio host to concoct rail opposition
Madison -- The transition office of Republican Gov.- elect Scott Walker appears to be working with right wing radio host Vicki McKenna to manufacture opposition to the Midwest high speed rail project … [Read more...]
Hundreds in Milwaukee rally to save high-speed rail
Monday afternoon 350 people rallied at the Talgo train manufacturing plant in Milwaukee to protest Governor-elect Scott Walker’s plan to scuttle the high-speed rail project. The size and energy of the … [Read more...]
Cancellation of high speed rail will kill jobs
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 … [Read more...]
Governor announces $823 Million for passenger rail in Wisconsin, will create thousands of jobs
Recovery Act will build Milwaukee-Madison route and upgrade Milwaukee-Chicago line Governor Jim Doyle and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan last week announced … [Read more...]