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Milwaukee · MilwaukeeMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson proposes $1.7 billion budget for 2023. Police, fire and library services will be cut. Johnson says he wants as many sworn officers on the street as possible. He says he would prefer to add resources to the Milwaukee Fire Department.See the Story
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson makes $1.7 billion budget proposal
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Milwaukee · MilwaukeeAlderman Ashanti Hamilton of the 1st District will lead Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention. Mayor Cavalier Johnson fired former Director Arnitta Holliman earlier this month. The OVP has received more than $16 million in funding but some have wondered if that money is being well spent. Holliman described the mayor and commissioner's actions as "unwarranted"See the Story
Mayor names Ashanti Hamilton to head city's Office of Violence Prevention
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Milwaukee · MilwaukeeLime is the first company to deploy its scooters. Pricing, based on the app, starts at $1 per ride plus $0.34 per minute. The scooters are able to be parked on sidewalks, but are required not to block the sidewalk. A formal launch for all of the operators is scheduled for Friday.See the Story
K Camp returns with new "Milwaukee" video
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NBA · MilwaukeeBucks Gaming beat the reigning champions "Mavs Gaming" 2-0. The finals had 1.7 million unique viewers on the league's Twitch channel. This was also the second time the team ever appeared in the playoffs. Player Artreyo "Dimez" Boyd was named 2022 NBA 2K League Finals MVP.See the Story
Milwaukee Bucks Gaming wins NBA 2K League Championship
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Donald Trump · MadisonEight candidates made the stop in Prattville Wednesday to share their platforms and ask for the retirees' votes. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Yolanda Flowers said there's a lot that still needs to improve in Alabama. Republican nominee Wes Allen called for early voting, curbside voting for the disabled and automatic restoration of voting rights.See the Story
Candidates speak to Alabama public retirees
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Wisconsin · WisconsinMilwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) proudly announces that both socialist candidates for the Wisconsin State Assembly, Darrin Madison for District 10 and Ryan Clancy for District 19, are heading to Madison. Madison will be the first Black socialist elected to State Assembly in Wisconsin history. Madison: The newly drawn District 10 map was designed to keep people of color and leftists out of office.See the Story
Milwaukee DSA: Celebrates historic electoral victory
Monticello · MonticelloMilwaukee County is opening a new clinic at 1919 W. North Ave. The clinic was developed to serve several hundred children in the Wraparound Program. It will share a building with the Shafi Medical Center and a Hayat Pharmacy. The county has long had a small clinic that provided outpatient mental health services for children and families.See the Story
County Opening New Mental Health Clinic
Housing · MilwaukeeTwenty-two projects statewide, including 10 in Milwaukee, will benefit. Governor Tony Evers announced a $20 million discretionary program in April 2022. The funding will advance 1,097 units of affordable housing in 11 counties. The awards could have a ripple effect throughout Milwaukee.See the Story
Evers campaign: ICYMI – Gov. Evers is expanding access to affordable housing in Milwaukee
US & Canada · Milwaukee Sherman Park Grocery is a dream come true for owner, Maurice Wince. The store is taking an innovative approach by growing its own produce to sell. It partnered with Fork Farms which uses hydroponics to grow fresh food indoors. The grocery store has also partnered with Upstart Kitchen so youth can get involved.See the Story
Family grocery store opens to share fruits of labor in Sherman Park
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Photos · DetroitThe parade was pushed forward to accommodate the president. Several hundred, if not thousand, marchers and dozens of pieces of heavy machinery set off from Zeidler Union Square. Interspersed throughout the various unions that make up the parade were several politicians, including Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.See the Story
Photo Gallery: Mo Pop 2022
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Trees · Milwaukee CountyThe Emerald Ash Borer has been a plague on Ash trees in North America since its arrival two decades ago. Since 2012, the division has removed approximately 25,000 trees around playgrounds, paved trails, buildings, parking lots and picnic areas. At the current pace, set by funding and staffing, the program of Ash tree removal will be finished by 2030.See the Story
