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In a statement released by the Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump (MCAT), the organization took credit for influencing the cancelation of President Trump’s planned visit to Milwaukee. The event was originally scheduled for February 2, to be held at a facility of legendary motorcycle company Harley-Davidson. “Today, Milwaukee let the world know that Trump is not welcome here. The Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump is thrilled that Trump has been forced to cancel his visit to Milwaukee, one of his first press events outside of Washington D.C. Fearing a massive protest, Trump was forced to cancel his event after a massive...

Fyxation plans to rotate the iconic bike through different local venues over 2017. The Milwaukee-based bicycle company Fyxation recently announced their latest custom bicycle project, designed around the new Milwaukee flag. Called “Sunrise Over the Lake” and designed by Robert Lenz, the new flag is the result of a city-wide design initiative. The purpose of which was to inspire Milwaukeeans to design a new symbol. A symbol that changes the narrative of Milwaukee. The strength of “Sunrise Over the Lake” is that it looks forward to a new day, symbolized by the sun rising over Lake Michigan. According to...

Nearly $500,000 in grants to help local, regional initiatives for Wisconsin startups. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that 11 organizations have been awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to help develop or expand innovative programs aimed at advancing the climate for entrepreneurship throughout the state. The grants are being awarded as part of WEDC’s new Entrepreneurship Support pilot program and will help fund activities such as the promotion of entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial education, mentorship and training; and business development and financial services. “Much of the economic growth the state has experienced over the last six years is a result...

Claim period ends on January 31, with consumers urged to file claims for reimbursement for overpriced milk and other dairy products. Consumers in 15 states and the District of Columbia who purchased dairy products have been entitled to a portion of a $52 million settlement, culminating a massive antitrust lawsuit filed against the nation’s largest dairy producers. It was alleged that they artificially inflated the price of milk and other dairy products by killing hundreds of thousands of cows. The suit was originally filed in 2011 against big name food conglomerates, agribusinesses, and the nation’s largest dairy producers. These...