By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it continues to be at the center of significant controversy. For those who believe in the protection of their reproduction rights, it is … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Wants to Offer Health Coverage. Critics say it Undercuts Obamacare
By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Proposed legislation would enable the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to provide health care coverage to members outside traditional insurance regulations. … [Read more...]
Wisconsin bill Would Limit Local Control Over Animal Welfare
Proponents cite a need to ‘protect our farms.’ Opponents worry the legislation will reach further — eroding environmental and health safeguards. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin … [Read more...]
New Program Gives MPS Students a Head Start on Careers ‘That Don’t Even Exist yet’
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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...]
This Couple Wanted to Learn About Youth Homelessness. So They Spent a Week Living Outside.
By PrincessSafiya Byers 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...]
Milwaukee Nursery Provides Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis
By Meredith Melland 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...]
Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster
By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Banned Section 8 Housing Voucher Discrimination, but Landlords Still Do It
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. County officials question whether they can enforce the provision. By Jonmaesha … [Read more...]
Jobless Rate for Black Americans Declines to 5.2%
By Karen Stokes Jobless rate for Black Americans in December 2023 is 5.2%, down from 5.8% in November. “In fact the annualized rate is 5 1/2%,” said Kirabo Jackson, Member of the Council of … [Read more...]
Was Martin Luther King, Jr a Democrat or a Republican?
By Karen Stokes Political parties consistently seek endorsements from community leaders, and they often attempt to associate themselves with historical figures like Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
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