Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
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Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, more than 150 advocates from across Wisconsin met in Madison for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Wisconsin Advocacy Day. These advocates met with legislators at the State Capitol to ask that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia remain legislative priorities in the coming year in support of the more than 120,000 Wisconsinites and their families … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Gov. Evers signs bill reducing annual child care costs for Wisconsin families
Evers' office says Wisconsin parents and guardians paying for care will see an average benefit of $656 per filer. Starting 2025, Wisconsin parents will see more money in their pocket for childcare. On Monday, March 4, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation significantly increasing the current childcare tax credit for families. "I'm signing Senate Bill 1023 to expand … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers signs bill reducing annual child care costs for Wisconsin families
Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers signed a ballpark funding bill to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The state is estimated to contribute roughly $360- million over the course of 27 years on taxes collected through player salaries. The city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will contribute $135-million, and the package also includes an … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the city of Milwaukee observed its 52nd Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. The theme of this year’s parade was "I Am Juneteenth." When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. The local parade and festivities have … [Read more...] about Highlights from Milwaukee’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
Gov. Tony Evers signs Wisconsin shared revenue bill into law; Milwaukee lawmakers respond
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called it a “historic day” before he signed a bipartisan bill on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, that sends more money to Milwaukee and gives both the city and county the ability to raise the local sales tax in an effort to avoid bankruptcy. The measure also sends 36 percent more money overall to every other smaller city, town, village and … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers signs Wisconsin shared revenue bill into law; Milwaukee lawmakers respond
Gov. Evers Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, February 6, 2023, announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and trailblazing career, including earning four degrees from UW-Milwaukee,” said Gov. Evers. “From working on her … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
Fall General Election 2022 winners
Governor Tony Evers Lt. Gov. elect Sara Rodriguez Senator Ron Johnson Congresswoman Gwen Moore Attorney General Josh Kaul … [Read more...] about Fall General Election 2022 winners
Wisconsin goes purple, voters weigh in on split state
Republicans and Democrats both won and lost major races in the 2022 election Republicans and Democrats both won and lost major Wisconsin races in the 2022 elections. Outlets project Democrat Governor Tony Evers to keep his spot over Republican Tim Michels, while Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes fell short to Republican Senator Ron Johnson. It solidified … [Read more...] about Wisconsin goes purple, voters weigh in on split state
Former President Barack Obama visits Wisconsin to lend support to fellow Democrats for upcoming midterm elections
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee's North Division High School to campaign for his fellow Democratic candidates who are running in Wisconsin. Pictured at the rally (lower left photo, from left) were State Representative Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Lt. Gov.; Congresswoman Gwen Moore, who is seeking re-election; Gov. Tony Evers, … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama visits Wisconsin to lend support to fellow Democrats for upcoming midterm elections