Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Beleaguered SDC Hopes To Restart Services in December
Anti-poverty agency suspended operations in April.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceConflict of Interest Looms Over SDC Property Sale
Former board member given listing by beleaguered anti-poverty agency.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThree More SDC Board Members Bail
Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSDC Could Lose Funding Following Board Resignations
Beleaguered social welfare agency's board is now too small by at least one state standard.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceChair of Beleaguered Social Development Commission Resigns
Barbara Toles resigns after serving as chair for almost six months.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSDC Pays Out Another Round of Overdue Wages
Latest payment from distressed agency covers early April pay period.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO
Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSocial Development Commission Buildings Listed for Sale
Affiliate of troubled organization lists North Avenue properties for sale.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records
Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.
Aug 25th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee’s Native Community Faces Surge in Opioid Deaths
Battling the highest overdose rate among all racial and ethnic groups.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMeeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs
Organization say its volunteer board has complied, experts say they haven’t.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service