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...]
Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid
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...]
Scott Walker Proposes Drug Testing for Low Income Residents Needing Public Assistance
By Karen Stokes For Natasha Jackson, receiving public assistance was a necessity to help provide food for her family. Jackson 28, who lives on Milwaukee’s north side with her three young sons … [Read more...]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Celebrated with Activities & Service to Community
By Karen Stokes Even though Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 86th birthday was on Jan. 15, his birthday is observed as a national holiday on the third Monday in January. Milwaukee has celebrated … [Read more...]
Jesse Jackson Joins Hamilton Family in Fight for Justice
By Karen Stokes Hundreds of Milwaukee area residents and protesters gathered on a cold, wintry, Friday afternoon in downtown Milwaukee to rally in support of a fight for justice lead by the … [Read more...]
Protestors and Community Activists Hold Press Conference at Milwaukee Police Department District 5
By Karen Stokes On December 29, 2014, protest organizers, supporters and representatives from the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin gathered outside of the Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...]
Hamilton Supporters Head to Chicago for Rally with Jesse Jackson
By Karen Stokes On Saturday December 27, 2014 The Reverend Jesse Jackson partnering with relatives and few dozen supporters of Dontre Hamilton from Milwaukee, held a rally in Chicago at the … [Read more...]
No Charges Filed Against Former Milwaukee Police Officer in Dontre Hamilton Death
By Karen Stokes Former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not be charged for fatally shooting Dontre Hamilton. Hamilton 31, a mentally ill, Black man, was shot 14 times this … [Read more...]
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