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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, with the Milwaukee County Supervisors, and the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA), introduced an ordinance that commits Milwaukee County to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities. The ordinance moves forward Milwaukee County’s vision that by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin. Milwaukee County government acknowledges that institutional racism exists across layers of government in the United States and is taking steps to implement change. “We have a moral imperative as community leaders to address racial equity head on,” said County Executive Chris Abele. “Thank you to the Board...

Governor Tony Evers swore in the new adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard on March 5. Brigadier General Paul E. Knapp was officially promoted to the rank of Major General by the governor, who is the commander-in-chief of the Wisconsin National Guard, during a ceremony in the governor’s office with members of his family present as he assumed the duties of the adjutant general. As adjutant general, Knapp is the commander of the 10,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard. He is also responsible for Wisconsin Emergency Management, Wisconsin’s Office of Emergency Communications,...

Governor Tony Evers announced a comprehensive agenda that will help combat vaping among kids and educate the public about the potential dangers associated with vaping products on January 19, coinciding with bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to protect children from the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. Governor Evers is directing state agencies to strengthen enforcement measures related to preventing the sale of vaping products to kids, bolster partnerships with public health officials and local school districts, educate the public on potential risks and hazards associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vapor products by kids, and prevent...

The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced the launch of a pilot program on January 17. Women inPower will be uniquely focused on providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to high-potential women with a goal of advancing them to the highest levels of leadership. The pilot program is supported by the JCCs of North America, modeled after a successful launch through the 92Y Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact. The twelve-month fellowship will begin in March and feature a mix of formal and informal engagements; focused on skill building, peer-to-peer mentoring, network building, and...