By Karen Stokes On the corner of 9th and Ring Streets, residents are adjusting to some positive changes in their neighborhood. Instead of looking at a vacant lot, they can see fresh, green … [Read more...]
Residents Voice Concerns on Potentially Dangerous Crude Oil Trains Passing Through Wisconsin
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...]
Community Braces for Upcoming Changes to FoodShare
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...]
MPS Superintendent Dr. Driver Meets with President Obama
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...]
Railroad Transportation of Crude Oil Causes Concern in Wisconsin
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...]
Madison Police Officer Shoots Unarmed Black 19-year-old man
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...]
Milwaukee Man is Creating an Empire with Hit Television Show
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...]
State Budget Revising Process Begins with Many Concerned About Outcomes
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...]
Wisconsin Right to Work Law Divides State
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...]
$167 Million Lost in Wisconsin Unemployment Fraud
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...]
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