Exiled: Milwaukee community screens Mike Seely’s film on the human cost of deporting combat veterans
Forward Latino and UWM MAVRC hosted a special community screening of the Mike Seely documentary “Exiled: America’s Deported Veterans” at the United Community Center on October 8, featuring a talkback session with the director after the film. “Exiled” tells the...
State awards four Milwaukee nonprofits with $320K in grants for helping veteran entrepreneurship
Milwaukee-based organizations received 4 of the 5 annual statewide grants given on October 1 to nonprofits that provide entrepreneurship or technical training, or business assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. Governor Tony Evers and...
Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces bipartisan legislation for veterans to become airline pilots
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin recently announced the reintroduction of her bipartisan American Aviator Act with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), designed to increase opportunities and expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots. The...
Governor Tony Evers designates second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day across Wisconsin
Joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #50 on October 8, declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wisconsin. The executive order was signed at Indian Community School in Franklin. With the declaration,...
Reform for redistricting process gains support from two-thirds of Wisconsin counties
Fully two-thirds of Wisconsin counties have now passed fair maps resolutions, representing more than 70% of the state’s population. These resolutions call for the Wisconsin State Legislature to reform the legislative and congressional map-drawing process by utilizing...
HWCC recognizes transition in leadership and excellence of Hmong businesses at annual awards
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) held its 13th annual Business Awards Celebration on October 4 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, recognizing individuals and companies that were “Impacting Our Future” over the past year. The event also featured a bittersweet...
DISH Network offers to pay one (un)lucky fan $1,300 to watch 13 Stephen King movies by Halloween
DISH Network retailer USDish.com announced on September 17 that it will pay someone to watch a lineup of Stephen King movies before trick-or-treating starts on October 31. Stephen King has been bringing his terror to page and silver screen for more than three decades,...
Homeless occupants of tent city under Marquette Interchange given eviction notice by WisDOT
The homeless population living in the tent city camp under and around the Marquette Interchange were notified by the State of Wisconsin that they had until October 31, 2019 to depart the area. The “eviction” notice was delivered on October 4 to dozens of individuals...
Milwaukee County’s 2020 budget to include new investments in homeless prevention services
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Housing Division announced on October 3 an additional $250,000 investment to expand homeless prevention services as part of the recommended 2020 budget....
Tasty treats help Alan Goodman win Near West Side’s 2019 Rev-Up MKE small business competition
Near West Side Partners announced that Alan Goodman of A Goodman’s Desserts has been named the winner of the fourth annual Rev-Up MKE small business competition and plans to locate his business in Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The winner was selected at the conclusion...
Rockwell Automation helps Cass Street School open STEM Center to give students firsthand experiences
A new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) Center was unveiled at Cass Street School on October 3, thanks to the collaboration between Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Rockwell Automation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. The STEM...
New PSA message shares “Back-to-School Essentials” for students to survive classroom shootings
Following one of the deadliest years on record for school violence in 2018, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is debuting its latest PSA, “Back-to-School Essentials,” a powerful and impactful video that highlights the anxiety and fear students face in the reality of school...
