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Poll Workers Needed: Milwaukee seeks individuals to serve our democracy and city on election days

Poll Workers Needed: Milwaukee seeks individuals to serve our democracy and city on election days

Posted by | Jul 23, 2020 |

The Election Commission is looking to hire poll workers to help with the fall primary on August 11, and the fall general elections on November 3 in the City of Milwaukee. Common Council President Cavalier Johnson said the Election Commission needs poll workers who can help the city conduct “the most important elections of our lifetime.” “The positions that are needed will be paid an extra $100 for Election Day service and will also include paid training,” President Johnson said. “The city needs these important workers who will be serving their city and helping to ensure we carry out...

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Proposed 1619 Act would provide federal funding for educational programs on African American History

Proposed 1619 Act would provide federal funding for educational programs on African American History

Posted by | Jul 17, 2020 |

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues on July 7 to introduce legislation that would increase awareness and understanding of African American history across schools through expanded access to programming from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The 1619 Act would provide federal funding to support African American History educational programs through workshops and professional development activities for educators. “For far too long, our schools have taught an incomplete picture of American history to our students that has unfortunately contributed to the deeply-rooted racial inequities that exist today. We must do better at educating the next...

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SafeVote postcard encouraging Milwaukee residents to vote from home arrive in mailboxes this week

SafeVote postcard encouraging Milwaukee residents to vote from home arrive in mailboxes this week

Posted by | Jul 16, 2020 |

This week, every City of Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail. The postcard will provide residents written and visual information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot, encouraging use of the myvote.wi.gov website. Additionally, residents can visit one of eight Milwaukee Public Libraries to receive assistance with the registration or absentee process. “The City of Milwaukee is committed to protecting our citizens’ right to vote and protecting their health. We especially want to encourage Milwaukee residents to vote...

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Light the Hoan initiative plans to install illumination on west side of bridge before summer ends

Light the Hoan initiative plans to install illumination on west side of bridge before summer ends

Posted by | Jul 16, 2020 |

Before COVID-19 upended plans for 2020, the Democratic National Committee was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee this week. As the community continues to adjust to the new realities of 2020, the “Light the Hoan” project released an update outlining its plan to illuminate a path forward. The hope is to give Milwaukee something to celebrate, with the completion of the first phase of the project. Enough funding has been raised to move ahead with installing lights on the west side of the bridge, allowing it to be lit later this summer. All funds raised for the lighting, installation,...

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