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Mayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick Banks
State Gets 6 Days to Count Absentee Ballots
Federal appeals court reinstates federal district court decision, sides with Democrats.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut
Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD
Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side
Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?
Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID
28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fighting to Make Voting Easier
Increasing absentee ballots will be good for democracy.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Voter Purge Push Threatens 129,000 Names
State Supreme Court will consider approach critics decry as voter suppression.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Parsky, Kynala Phillips and Dana Munro
