Consumers in southeastern Wisconsin can now support Girl Scouts in their local area as they say goodbye to the beloved cookie flavor, Toast-Yay!® MILWAUKEE On January 22, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Announces “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” Initiative to End School Meal Debt, Provide Healthy Breakfast and Lunch to Wisconsin Students
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2025 State of the State address, announced his plan to address student hunger through the “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” initiative in his 2025-27 … [Read more...]
Lead Poisoning is a Serious Health Threat Here are 5 Things you Need to Know
By Julius Shieh This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Senator Baldwin Applauds Announcement of 15 More Prescription Drugs to be Negotiated for Lower Prices
Additional 15 drugs are taken by over 5 million Americans and treat cancer, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and more WASHINGTON, D.C – On January 22, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded the … [Read more...]
Voters to Determine the Future Balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Karen Stokes This spring, Wisconsin voters will decide whether the state Supreme Court remains under liberal control or switches to a conservative majority. Since only two candidates are … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide
MADISON — On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers, joined by violence prevention advocates, local law enforcement, elected officials, students, and community members, signed Executive Order #254, creating a … [Read more...]
Black-Owned Small Businesses More Optimistic About 2025 Economic Outlook
Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we enter 2025, small business owners are finding a silver lining amidst challenges. The latest JPMorgan Chase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey reveals a wave of … [Read more...]
The Road Map to Civil Rights : The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has heard and believed in: “I have a dream.” The speech was and is a roadmap … [Read more...]
President Jimmy Carter Invites the Black Press to the White House
Members of the Black Press and President Jimmy Carter at the White House. President Jimmy Carter at the head of the table, along with identified members of the Black Press, Ibn Sharieff, Chicago; Rev. … [Read more...]
Uncontained Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Displacing Thousands: How to Help
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Fierce wildfires are devastating the greater Los Angeles area, claiming at least five lives and forcing 100,000 … [Read more...]