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Student leaders in Wisconsin are challenging congressional leadership and the news media to maintain focus on gun legislation over four day trek from March 24 to 28. Standing in solidarity with the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and taking inspiration from the 54 mile Selma to Montgomery march for civil rights, students in Wisconsin will be embarking on a four day, 50 mile March for Our Lives event. March for Our Lives: 50 Miles More will begin in Madison where participants of five separate Wisconsin March for Our Lives events – Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, West Dallas,...

A chorus of civic leaders and community members recently denounced plans by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to close its Mitchell Street field office on March 22. The agency is closing the office at S. 7th and W. Historic Mitchell Streets over ongoing maintenance and safety concerns. Residents will be required to visit offices at 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue, 8455 W. Layton Avenue, 6300 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. or 5020 W. North Avenue to conduct in-person business. U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett pressed that the decision be reconsidered. “I have a strong interest in...

Marcus Theatres recently announced the return of the Marcus CineLatino Milwaukee Film Festival, premiering on April 11 with a special fundraiser to benefit Aurora Cancer Care – Spanish Clinic. The second annual event celebration then continues with a four-day film festival from April 12 through April 15 at Marcus South Shore Cinema in Oak Creek, with a portion of net proceeds being reinvested into local health and education initiatives. “CineLatino is the perfect opportunity to come together and embrace one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most influential and growing ethnic groups,” said Rolando Rodriguez, chairman, president and CEO of Marcus Theatres....

The Kelda Roys for Governor campaign released its first campaign video entitled “Our Girls” on March 6, and took a unique approach to address an issue important to Wisconsin mothers. The video features former State Representative Roys discussing one of her legislative successes, the BPA Free Kids Act, that transitioned into the breastfeeding her 4-month-old baby. “I have worked to protect people, not special interests, throughout my career,” said Roys. “I look forward to sharing my record of progressive successes, starting with this video.” In “Our Girls,” Roys tells the story of learning about the prevalence of Bisphenol A,...

A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voters divided in their opinions on the value of the Foxconn Technology Group’s planned flat-panel-display factory in the state. Forty-nine percent of voters think that the state is paying more in incentives than the Foxconn plant is worth, while 38 percent think that the plant will provide at least as much value as the state’s investment. Thirteen percent say they don’t know whether the plant will be worth it or not. A majority — 57 percent —o f registered voters statewide believe that the Foxconn plant will substantially improve the economy...