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August 3rd, 2026

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College president gives $90,000 of his salary to lowest-paid employees on campus

Raymond Burse, interim president of Kentucky State University, elected to have his salary decreased from $349,869 to $259,745 in order to boost the paychecks of the university's lowest-paid workers, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Burse's pay cut will increase the salaries of 24 KSU employees, some of whom were making as little as $7.25 an hour, to $10.25 an hour. … [Read more...] about College president gives $90,000 of his salary to lowest-paid employees on campus

Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Also includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school; continues multi-year trend to focus on classrooms Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton’s proposed 2014-15 budget continues to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district. This includes adding another 50 art, music and physical … [Read more...] about Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Best fertilizer? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make? MPS students tackle topics at District Science Fair

More students, schools participating in 7th annual event at the Milwaukee County Zoo What’s a better fertilizer, fish feces or Miracle-Gro? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make versus an asphalt roof? MPS students from kindergarten to high school are answering these questions and more than 200 other questions as a growing number of … [Read more...] about Best fertilizer? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make? MPS students tackle topics at District Science Fair

Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire

More than 240 job seekers attended a job fair Tuesday, April 22, 2014, hosted by an employment coalition made up of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Milwaukee Achiever, the Guest House, WCS Parsons House, Infallible Helping Hands, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The job fair was held at the HACM Community Services Building, located … [Read more...] about Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire

Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up

After a long winter, the Amani community kicked off spring by coming together to clean up its streets. On Saturday, April 26, 2014, about 75 folks rolled up their sleeves and targeted the blocks between Locust and Auer, 24th Place and 21st Street. According to estimates by the City, approximately 3000 pounds of trash were removed from the neighborhood. Partners and … [Read more...] about Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up