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Wisconsin’s Republican Controlled Senate Rejects Democrat Substitute Amendment, Approves Welfare, Bail Amendments
Hours before the state senate was to be convened on Tuesday for the first time in 2023, Democrats posed a standoff. Legislative Democrats put forth a substitute amendment on Senate…
Emmett Till Antilynching Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk
In 1955, Emmett Till, was tortured and murdered. He was a 14-year-old Black boy whose supposed crime was talking to a white woman. Emmett’s death was part of the catalyst…
Culture vs. Business
Legislatively Speaking Wisconsin Senate Votes on Hair Braiding Bill Hairstyles come and go, but in all its forms, braids have withstood the test of time. Traced back to 3500 B.C.…
Wisconsin’s Assembly Cancels Vote Regarding Mask Mandate Repeal
Wisconsin is no stranger to making the news, especially when it regards the state’s politics. The state recently made headlines again after the Republican-controlled Assembly made plans to repeal the…
County Executive David Crowley Signs Two Pieces of Legislation
Last month, Milwaukee celebrated its 49th annual celebration of Juneteenth Day and earlier this week, the celebration became an official major holiday. County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman…