Milwaukee parents to get more educational assistance after Common Council approves funding measure
The Common Council voted on November 24 to adopt legislation to move forward with using remaining federal CARES Act funding for a small business start-up fund, education assistance to parents of K-12 students, and help to provide Internet access and tablets to senior...
Only two municipalities remain: Recount of Milwaukee County votes finally back on schedule
After the first two days of Milwaukee County’s recount of the 2020 presidential election were bogged down by several lengthy objections, Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said the recount is back on schedule. By noon on Wednesday, November 25 workers had...
City of Milwaukee welcomes holiday season with 107th Christmas Tree lighting
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially welcomed the 2020 holiday season by lighting the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree. On November 23, Mayor Barrett dedicated this year’s tree to essential workers who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic. “I’m proud to...
Milwaukee recount stumbles ahead as Trump campaign acts in bad faith by trying to reject every ballot
After the utter debacle on November 20, which saw the first day of counting held up by Trump campaign lawyers for more than 6 hours after counting was scheduled to begin, Day Two started with more clarity and the framework for a streamlined process. The problem of...
Wisconsin declares a new public health emergency until 2021 due overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases
Governor Tony Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin on November 20 as Wisconsin’s hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and healthcare providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for care. Executive Order #95 and Emergency...
Snowcially-Distanced: Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival goes virtual in adjustment to pandemic
Milwaukee’s downtown will shine brightly November 19 to January 1, as more than 500,000 lights and dozens of animated displays are set aglow for the 22nd annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival – a “snowcially-distanced” celebration. The annual display of lights,...
Up Close (but not too close): John McGivern’s socially-distanced holiday shows postponed until 2021
The 1,400-seat Pabst Theater was scheduled to host a series of live one-man shows, limited to a 250 person capacity, from November 20 to December 20, with Emmy award winner John McGivern. However, due to newly implemented restrictions on public gatherings at both city...
Milwaukee County leaders sign 2021 budget with emphasis on racial equality and improving health
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson held a press conference in front of the County Courthouse on November 12 to officially sign the County’s 2021 budget. The County Board of Supervisors voted to pass the budget...
Financial program launches to help Milwaukee residents with pandemic-related economic challenges
Mayor Tom Barrett announced the launch on October 28 of the Financial Navigators Program, a free service to help residents navigate critical financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Milwaukee will offer this service in partnership with Riverworks...
Lakefront icon in jeopardy: S/V Denis Sullivan’s sailing days could be over without maintenance
The COVID-19 outbreak shut down the Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan just weeks before its 20th season was scheduled to begin. With its programming halted, and lacking minimal funds for its maintenance, the sailing days of Wisconsin’s flagship and Great Lakes...
Governor Tony Evers asks Wisconsin residents to stay home and work together to stop spread of COVID-19
Governor Tony Evers delivered a primetime address on November 10, calling for unity and working together in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s address came as Wisconsin had yet another record-breaking day in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and...
State Republicans attempt to smear Wisconsin’s fair election by amplifying unfounded claims on results
In the week after the presidential election, misinformation has circulated on social media and political websites raising unfounded rumors about the integrity of Wisconsin’s election results. “Wisconsin’s election was conducted according to law and in the open,” said...
