By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) Income inequality is rising and it affects workers in every state, according to a new report by the Economic Policy … [Read more...]
Our New “Resident Experts”
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young There appears to be no end the unbridled gall and arrogance that the GOP bluntly manifests when it comes to the Black community in … [Read more...]
Governor’s Budget Plans Omit the Wisconsin Idea
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week the governor released his budget plans for the 2015-17 legislative session. Among the many ill-advised policies the governor … [Read more...]
Lest We Forget
Universally Speaking Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education … [Read more...]
MPS moves forward on Plans to Improve; Assembly Accountability Bill Troubles Continue
Milwaukee Public Schools is making progress. More MPS students are meeting reading standards. The MPS Class of 2014 earned $31 million in college scholarships, an increase of $7 million from the … [Read more...]
The Man Who Would Be King
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young There appears to be little doubt that Scott Walker is seriously considering a run for the White House. At a recently held summit in Des … [Read more...]
Justice Reinvestment in Wisconsin
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Throughout my entire career as a legislator, I have advocated for reforms to the corrections and justice system. Seeing the failings of the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Democratic Legislators Look Forward to Debating Most Effective Ways to Alleviate Poverty in Milwaukee
By Rep. LaTonya Johnson 17th Assembly District Milwaukee – January 2015, Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) released their “New Opportunities for … [Read more...]
Statement by President Michael Bonds, Ph.D., Regarding the New Opportunities for Milwaukee Document
Milwaukee Public Schools was not sent a copy of this plan, which was provided to the district by the news media. We’ve had a series of very positive discussions with key Republicans over the past few … [Read more...]
Bill that Would End Current Accountability Efforts Faces Tough Hearing
By Dr. Michael Bonds President, Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Wisconsin Republicans joined public school supporters and others during a legislative hearing in Madison last week … [Read more...]
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