By Lynda Jones As we move forward into another year, a look into the top stories for Milwaukee desires a last look. For Milwaukee 2009 was a year of a few highs, some real lows and you decide on … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle announces $5 Million grant for Discovery Learning Complex at Marquette University
Governor Jim Doyle announced this week a $5 million grant to the Wisconsin Energy Foundation to support construction of the Discovery Learning Complex at Marquette University. “We are fortunate to … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle presents NGA Distinguished Service Award to Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power
Governor Jim Doyle this week presented Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing PowerInc, with his National Governor’s Association Distinguished Service Award during an event at the organization’s urban … [Read more...]
State’s managed care changes could cost local economy hundreds of jobs
A decision by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to state health care programs in Southeast Wisconsin could adversely impact the local economy, affecting hundreds of … [Read more...]
Simple steps can prevent H1N1 – get vaccinated
Governor Doyle Column: Wisconsin has a lot of good news in our efforts to protect the public from H1N1 Influenza. First, H1N1 vaccine has become more plentiful. We know that vaccine is one of the … [Read more...]
Grigsby Makes Statement on coming Special Session for MPS
Madison - State Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement this week, following Governor Doyle’s announcement of the coming Special Session on the future of Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Juneteenth legislation signed into law
Sen. Spencer Coggs’ bill making Juneteenth Day, or June 19th, a legal holiday in Wisconsin, was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Doyle in Milwaukee before a huge crowd of supporters at the Northcott … [Read more...]