Hunger Task Force joins Cong. Gwen Moore in efforts to protect Federal funds By Lynda Jones Last week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) wrote Governor Scott Walker and implored him to … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats fight against Voter ID Bill
Compiled by Courier Staff “On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 the Wisconsin Senate debated the Voter Suppression Bill; more commonly called AB 7, the Voter ID Bill. “This is a deliberate and calculated … [Read more...]
Black American economic progress
By Dr. Benjamin F.Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist If there was ever the best contemporary time to advance the economic status and condition of the African American community it is now. As of May … [Read more...]
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Obama got Osama – But gets little credit for doing it
By George E. Curry “If Pakistan cannot or will not take out these high-level terrorists targets and we have actionable intelligence about where they are, then I would take action to protect … [Read more...]
Republicans begin rubberstamping Walker Budget from day one
“GOP putting special interests first and children last,” says Rep. Grigsby This week marked the Joint Committee on Finance’s first executive session on the proposed 2011-2013 Republican budget. … [Read more...]
Congressional Black Caucus on FY 2012 Budget debates
Last week, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) debated the Congressional Black Caucus’ Fiscal Year 2012 Alternative Budget on the House Floor. The United States Congress took up the Cleaver/Scott … [Read more...]
Growing Power Initiative to create 150 new jobs aimed at African American males
With legislation signed by Mayor Tom Barrett following a unanimous vote by Milwaukee’s Common Council, Growing Power, Inc., has been awarded $425,000 to build 150 hoop house gardens on vacant land … [Read more...]
Voters turnout, Democrats make big gains
Compiled by Courier Staff Wisconsin voters turned out in higher than expected numbers, and Democrats made some significant gains in Tuesday’s election. Chris Abele, new to politics defeated … [Read more...]
Vote on April 5th
Compiled by Courier Staff Once again the African American community will have the opportunity to exercise their power through voting. This Tuesday, April 5, 2011 people in Milwaukee will head to … [Read more...]
Residency changes could have devastating effect on city
By Lynda Jones Under the proposed Senate Bill 30 the elimination of Milwaukee’s residency requirements for city police officers and firefighters is on the table. Mayor Tom Barrett along with … [Read more...]
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