By Ana Martinez-Ortiz After what seemed like a never ending will it or won’t it, the Spring General Election went forward as scheduled. This past Tuesday, April 7, Wisconsin was one of the … [Read more...]
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Mayor Barrett Announces Additional Early Voting Locations
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Every United States citizen has the right to vote, but they don’t always have the opportunity to. Earlier this week, Mayor Tom Barrett, announced the city’s decision to … [Read more...]
Voters Must “Bring it to the Ballot” For the 2016 Election
By Karen Stokes Starting with the 2016 spring primary on February 16, Wisconsin voters must show acceptable photo ID in order to vote. Before 2003, not a single state required a person to … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Discusses Preparations for November 4th Election
On Monday, Oct. 13, Mayor Tom Barrett, Election Commissioner Neil Albrecht, and Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Kiely discussed final preparation plans for the Nov. 4 General Election at the … [Read more...]
Citizens unite to defend same day voter registration
Barrett, government and community leaders, speak out against Walker’s agenda to eliminate same day registration Compiled by Courier Staff In response to Governor Walker’s recent plans to again … [Read more...]
New president of SDC Foundation
Jasmine Johnson has taken the office of President of the Social Development Foundation. The 31-year old Milwaukee native was elected to the position and officially took office at the Foundation’s June … [Read more...]