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Trump’s Final Blow to Patients With HIV
The day before Donald Trump left the White House, his administration dealt one final, brutal blow to some of America’s most vulnerable patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Day 3 of Derek Chauvin Trial: ‘I Don’t Respect What You Did,’ Says Witness
If the trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with the murder of George Floyd, was a sporting contest with the score kept at the day’s end, the score would be witnesses…
UPDATE: Milwaukee County Supervisors OK Reducing Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The Milwaukee County Board of…
More Than a Soup Kitchen: How The Gathering Feeds the Community Through Meals and Service
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Technically, The Gathering can be…
Notice of Spring Election and Notice of Special Nonpartisan Election for County Supervisor, District 10 and Sample Ballot
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 10 AND SAMPLE BALLOT April 6, 2021 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE…
Department of Education Discharges Over $1.6 billion in HBCU Capital Finance Debt
The U.S. Department of Education recently discharged approximately $1.6 billion of debt provided to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that participate in the HBCU Capital Financing Program. This action…
‘We are Doing This in the Spirit of Equity’: Milwaukee Expands Vaccine Distribution
The fact that the vulnerable communities in Milwaukee have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new. The inequities in health care and resource distribution made it…
Racism Against the AAPI Community Isn’t New, But It is Rising
Racism toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is nothing new. History shows that discrimination against this group has always existed, but in the past year, it has gotten…
To Filibuster or Not to Filibuster?
Legislatively Speaking Should This Still Be A Question If you turn on any local or cable news show right now, you’re likely to hear people talking about the “filibuster.” The…
Milwaukee Urban League Pilots Program to Provide Residents with Transportation to Jobs
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. It can be hard just…