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Ana Martinez-Ortiz
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The Next Steps in Wisconsin’s Plan for Clean Air
In the summer heat and humidity, it’s not always easy to catch a deep breath. However, when one finally gets an opportunity to inhale, there’s a good chance that it…
Mayor Barrett Kicks Off the 2019 Earn & Learn Summer Program
Takeya Swope will be entering her sophomore year of high school come this fall. Before school starts back up, she’s working 20 hours a week through the City of Milwaukee’s…
Mayor Barrett Addresses Reckless Driving in Milwaukee
Earlier this week, Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her was driving home from work. While crossing the intersection, an oncoming car sped through the red light and struck Her’s vehicle, Fox…
Wisconsin Republicans Say No to Medicaid Expansion
Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state would receive $1.6 billion…
Wisconsin Republicans Say No to Medicaid Expansion
Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state would receive $1.6 billion…
Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation for Black Homicide Rate
Wisconsin has been called many things, including the state of one of the most segregated cities in the nation. Earlier this week, Wisconsin was ranked second in the nation for…
MPS Releases Budget Proposal for 2019-2020 School Year
Last week, Milwaukee Public Schools released its 2019-2020 budget. While the priority has always been the students, this new budget’s outward focus is the students and ensuring that a majority…
Governor Evers Proposes to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The state of Wisconsin is preparing itself. Next week, Governor Tony Evers will release his proposed budget plan and Wisconsinites are looking forward to seeing what Evers plans in terms…
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Announces New CEO
In September of last year, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee learned that it’s president was resigning. Vincent Lyles who had been with the BGGM since 2011 announced…