An Iowa congressman this week proposed legislation that would have blocked Harriet Tubman from replacing President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, but it won't get a vote after a committee determined it wasn't in compliance with House rules. Republican Rep. Steve King introduced an amendmentto bar the Treasury Department from spending any funds to redesign paper money or … [Read more...] about Iowa congressman wants to block $20 Tubman
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North Side Business Incubator
North Side Business Incubator Focus: Building from Within A brand-new business incubator has found the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving on Milwaukee’s near north side. Twenty residents will present their business ideas, ranging from an art studio to a native plant nursery, at a free incubator workshop set for Wednesday, June 29, 1:30 to 5 p.m., at St. Ann … [Read more...] about North Side Business Incubator
Sen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee
(MADISON) – Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was appointed yesterday to the Legislative Council Study Committee on Reducing Recidivism and Removing Impediments to Ex-Offender Employment. The committee’s goal is to review effective strategies and best practices for reducing recidivism. The committee is tasked with evaluating evidence-based strategies from … [Read more...] about Sen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee
Exclusive: Take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks new arena preview center: Slideshow
The Milwaukee Bucks are putting the final touches on a “preview center” designed to give prospective season ticket and luxury suite buyers a virtual-reality feel for the new arena. The sales center occupies 6,000 square feet in the same Schlitz Park Stock-House building as the Bucks front office at 1543 N. Second St. and is scheduled to be completed in time to be used by the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks new arena preview center: Slideshow
Taco Bell giving away free tacos Tuesday
(KMTV) - If you are a Golden State Warriors fan Monday's loss is not all disappointment. OK, from a basketball standpoint maybe it is. However, maybe some free Taco Bell will help soothe the pain. The fast food chain will offer free tacos … [Read more...] about Taco Bell giving away free tacos Tuesday
MILWAUKEE CELEBRATES NEW ARENA GROUNDBREAKING
The Milwaukee Bucks, their fans, business community leaders and numerous local and state politicians participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday to celebrate the start of construction of a new arena in downtown Milwaukee for the NBA … [Read more...] about MILWAUKEE CELEBRATES NEW ARENA GROUNDBREAKING
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2016 Black and White Ball
[slideshow_deploy id='18478'] The 31st Annual Black and White Ball, held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee, proved to be another successful fundraiser for the Milwaukee Urban League. This year, the event raised more than $300,000 and included a special appeal to provide laptop computers for high achieving high school students. Money … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2016 Black and White Ball
7 Women Indicted in Massive Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Matt Denn announced today the arrests and indictments of seven former state of Delaware employees for theft of federal money. All seven were employed by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and were responsible for issuing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, and three previous arrests were also related to the same investigation. Two of … [Read more...] about 7 Women Indicted in Massive Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
Project 1 VOICE 1 Play 1 Day is Set!
MILWAUKEE AMONG 40 CITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE-NIGHT-ONLY INTERNATIONAL SALUTE TO AMERICAN THEATRE 30th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT STAGED READINGS OF THE AWARD-WINNING, THE COLORED MUSEUM, BY GEORGE C. WOLFE Milwaukee - June 10, 2016 – Project1VOICE is set to celebrate the 30th year anniversary of the award-winning, The Colored Museum, written by two-time Tony … [Read more...] about Project 1 VOICE 1 Play 1 Day is Set!
Uber deal gives you free rides when you pay with Capital One
It's the first in-app loyalty offer for the ridesharing service. Getting a free Uber ride isn't usually easy. Unless you get a referral from a friend, you typically have to get that gratis trip outside of the app. You'll have a much easier time after today, though -- Uber is launching apromotion with Capital One that makes every 10th ride free (up to $15, that is) if … [Read more...] about Uber deal gives you free rides when you pay with Capital One