By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Reckless driving is one of Milwaukee’s most prevalent issues. Mayor Tom Barrett is hoping that investments in various initiatives will curb the issue. Barrett announced … [Read more...]
American Rescue Plan Money to Go Toward Workforce Development
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The nation’s economy took a hit when the pandemic began, and Milwaukee was no exception. The federal government is hopeful that the American Rescue Plan Act will help give … [Read more...]
Mayor Tom Barrett Prioritizes Affordable Housing with ARPA Funds
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Housing is a basic human right, but not everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. During the COVID-19 pandemic housing issues in Milwaukee were further … [Read more...]
City’s Office of African American Affairs Awarded $4 Million to Fight COVID-19 and Improve Health Literacy Among Racial and Ethnic Minority and Vulnerable Communities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced an award of $4 million to the City of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs as a part of a … [Read more...]
Breaking Ground: MCTS Prepares for Bus Rapid Transit Project
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz If you need to get around Milwaukee County and don’t have a car, an affordable option is the bus. For $2.25 (or less if you have the M-CARD) you can ride the bus to … [Read more...]
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Reflections on a Historic Year with Mayor Tom Barrett
https://youtu.be/oVlTQ2weHQI Community Members - What a remarkable year. So much has happened over the past 15 months, and not just the pandemic. All of us faced unprecedented disruption, … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Talks Potential Investments with ARP Funding
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This is an unprecedented chapter in Milwaukee’s history, Mayor Tom Barrett said during a presentation earlier this week. It is a moment that everyone will remember for the … [Read more...]
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The American Rescue Plan Can Invigorate our City and Change Lives in Milwaukee
By Mayor Tom Barrett On March 11 President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act. Most Americans are familiar with the plan’s third $1,400 stimulus check, extended unemployment … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Unveils Solar Energy Project
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Climate change isn’t a new idea, nor is the use of clean and renewable energy, but in recent years the topic has generated more momentum and has been on the forefront of … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Extends Vaccine Appointments to 10 county ZIP Codes
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Since the start of the pandemic, low-income and minority neighborhoods have been hit the hardest by coronavirus, especially in Milwaukee. In an effort to mitigate the spread, … [Read more...]
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