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Development moves forward with Gary G. Wetzel Center as a tiny home initiative for Milwaukee veterans

Development moves forward with Gary G. Wetzel Center as a tiny home initiative for Milwaukee veterans

Posted by | Nov 13, 2019 |

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Mayor Tom Barrett were joined by members of Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin (VOW) on Veterans Day, November 11, in the historic rotunda of City Hall for a special signing ceremony to mark the formal development of a special tiny homes housing initiative for homeless veterans. A first-of-its-kind project in Milwaukee, the tiny homes initiative will bring nearly 50 Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin homes and a community center to a city-owned parcel located just west of N. 60th Street and south of W. Green Tree Road. “What we’re talking about is a homeless recovery program that...

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80% Coalition: The tug-of-war between truth and lies over meaningful gun reform in Wisconsin

80% Coalition: The tug-of-war between truth and lies over meaningful gun reform in Wisconsin

Posted by | Nov 12, 2019 |

Per the August 2019 Marquette Law School Poll, 80% of Wisconsin voters want the gun background check loopholes closed and 81% want to allow Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to remove a firearm from an individual only if so ordered by a court, from an individual who is a risk to themselves or others. Before the November 8 special session took place in the Wisconsin State Capitol building, representatives spoke on behalf of dozens of advocacy, business, education, faith-based, professional and service organizations from across Wisconsin, to insist that Wisconsin legislative leaders allow the vote on lifesaving gun violence...

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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony honors hometown heroes in Oak Creek

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony honors hometown heroes in Oak Creek

Posted by | Nov 11, 2019 |

Before Milwaukee County hosts its Veterans Day of Honor and Parade on November 16, the suburban city of Oak Creek held its Veterans Day Ceremony on November 9 to thank current and former members of the U.S. military and their families. The annual ceremony took place at Fire Station 3 in Oak Creek, with a participating crowd of a couple hundred area residents. The program to recognize and thank veterans was supported by VFW Post 8482, American Legion Post 434, and Local Scout packs. Part of the event included the presentation of colorful recognition banners. Oak Creek designed the...

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Veterans Day Parade fights to prevent apathy so Milwaukee’s retired soldiers are not forgotten

Veterans Day Parade fights to prevent apathy so Milwaukee’s retired soldiers are not forgotten

Posted by | Nov 8, 2019 |

Milwaukee may hold its last Veterans Day Parade this year due to fading financial support and dwindling interest from the public. The 2019 Day of Honor for local veterans will take place on November 16 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. The annual celebration recognizes all veterans, but this year features those who served in World War II. The men and women who fought in that global conflict are in their 80s and 90s, now involved with the battle of aging. According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, only 496,777 of the 16 million Americans who served...

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The Hop celebrates is first year of streetcar service in Milwaukee with strong ridership numbers

The Hop celebrates is first year of streetcar service in Milwaukee with strong ridership numbers

Posted by | Nov 5, 2019 |

Milwaukee leaders and members of the community celebrated The Hop’s first year of successful service at a anniversary event on November 1, with a special announcement of a new sponsor to continue free ridership. Low temperatures and several inches of snow that fell on Halloween Day caused the original party plans to move indoors, from Cathedral Square Park to the historic rotunda of City Hall. Several hundred guests were treated to free birthday cake and treats courtesy of local vendors. Milwaukee’s $128 million streetcar service officially began operation on November 2, 2018, with 5 vehicles and 18 stops from...

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State and local leaders announce beginning of open enrollment for the 2020 health insurance market

State and local leaders announce beginning of open enrollment for the 2020 health insurance market

Posted by | Nov 4, 2019 |

Outreach Community Health Center hosted the 2020 Open Enrollment kick off on November 1, which runs until December 15 – with coverage starting January 1, 2020 – for individuals purchasing health insurance on the individual market. Local officials and community stakeholders attended the press conference with Governor Tony Evers, who was joined by Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Mayor Tom Barrett, Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary Andrea Palm, and Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was originally expected to attend, but national matters kept her in Washington DC. She did hold a press conference separately. “Every...

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