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Residents Voice Concerns on Potentially Dangerous Crude Oil Trains Passing Through Wisconsin

April 11, 2015

By Karen Stokes Bill and Joanne Lange live in Wauwatosa and believed it was important to attend the Milwaukee Common Council hearing on April 8 to voice opinions and concerns about the dangers … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bill Lange, George Martin, Joanne Lange, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Common Council, Steven Fronk, Train Accidents

Community Braces for Upcoming Changes to FoodShare

April 4, 2015

By Karen Stokes Starting April 1, FoodShare program rules will be changing in the state of Wisconsin. Not only will benefits be reduced, but all able bodied adults between the ages of 18-49 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: FoodShare, FoodShare Employment and Training, FSET, Hunger Task Force, Karen Stokes, Sherrie Tussler

MPS Superintendent Dr. Driver Meets with President Obama

March 21, 2015

MPS superintendent joined other urban school leaders with the Council of the Great City Schools By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Darienne Driver along with 10 other … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darienne Driver, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Karen Stokes, President Barack Obama

Railroad Transportation of Crude Oil Causes Concern in Wisconsin

March 21, 2015

By Karen Stokes Wisconsin residents are concerned about the amount of crude oil that is being transported by train throughout the state because of the possibility of dangerous crashes. Since … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Crude Oil, Karen Stokes, Keystone XL, President Barack Obama, Railroads, Tammy Baldwin

Madison Police Officer Shoots Unarmed Black 19-year-old man

March 14, 2015

By Karen Stokes Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Dontre Hamilton and now Tony Robinson, were all total strangers but what connects them is they were all unarmed Black men shot by another man who … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dontre Hamilton, Fatal Shooting, Jim Muraco, Karen Stokes, Madison, Matt Kenney, Michael Brown, Michael Koval, Police Shooting, Ronald Brandon, Rosalind Britton, Tony Robinson, Trayvon Martin

Milwaukee Man is Creating an Empire with Hit Television Show

March 14, 2015

By Karen Stokes From writing screenplays to directing and producing movies and music videos, Milwaukee native Eric Haywood has built an impressive resume. The most recent addition to his … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Empire, Eric Haywood, Fox 6, Karen Stokes

State Budget Revising Process Begins with Many Concerned About Outcomes

March 7, 2015

By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature’s finance committee began the arduous task of revising Republican Governor Scott Walker’s 2015- 2017 state budget. Through the course of the hearings, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Family Care Program, IRIS Program, Karen Stokes, Ray Cross, Sandy Krause, Scott Walker, Tony Evers, UW System, Wisconsin State Budget

Wisconsin Right to Work Law Divides State

February 27, 2015

By Karen Stokes This week, Republican lawmakers called an extraordinary session to officially introduce and debate the right-to-work bill. An extraordinary session limits debate and could … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karen Stokes, Right To Work, Scott Walker

$167 Million Lost in Wisconsin Unemployment Fraud

February 21, 2015

By Karen Stokes Unemployment compensation is a helpful benefit for people experiencing gaps in employment that need the money to provide for their household. Even though unemployment is … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Fraud, Karen Stokes, Overpayments, Unemployment

Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid

February 7, 2015

By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Faith Britton, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Bucks, New Arena, Scott Walker, UW System

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