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House COVID-19 Bill Offers Billions for Medicaid Expansion
Legislation would provide Wisconsin $1.3 billion if it expands Medicaid.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Daniel C. Vock
Evers Wants Funding for Child Care, Long Term Care
Budget proposal would address worker shortages, support vulnerable populations.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
The COVID-19 Child Care Chasm
In Southeast Wisconsin, 61% of licensed providers closed, either temporarily or permanently.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Report Tallies COVID’s Economic Carnage
WEDC report also offers solutions. Wisconsin may only get one chance to make it right.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Child Care Providers?
Two out of five child care providers were closed by May.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Used Bulk of COVID-19 Relief for Businesses, Farms
New report from WEDC shows how the state spent $13.7 billion in federal and state aid.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Reports of Child Abuse Plummet
Down nearly 50% in state. Experts fear cases aren’t being reported.
May 11th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Right-Wing Groups Linked to #ReopenWisconsin Campaign
Members of Americans for Prosperity, American Majority and John Birch Society have their hands in the campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee County Executive
Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Day Care Centers Still Open
Top state health official says need to keep centers open outweighs medical reasons to close.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016
Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Program Offers Formerly Incarcerated People a Career
UMOS TechHire program provides training in technology fields and skilled trades.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Low-Income Parents Priced Out Of Child Care
Report finds families' share of costs in state program keeps rising, often making it unaffordable.
Jul 21st, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
State Rewards Top Child Care Centers
Department Of Children And Families now gives higher payments to higher rated providers.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Human Trafficking Still a Hidden Problem
State had more than 60 cases in 2018, but much of it undetected, experts say.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Evers Brings Back Pardon Review Board
Walker disbanded it, wouldn’t pardon anyone in his eight years as governor.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?
Apr 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Wants Study of Student Loan Debt
Average grad has $30,000 in debt, state's total student debt is $24 billion.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Announces Youth Prison for City
To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health
$28 million package would also restore Planned Parenthood’s funding.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Taps Barca, Former Obama Official
Rep. Barca will run revenue department, Andrea Palm will run Health Services.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Low Wages, Lack of Benefits Fuel Child Care Worker Shortage
Despite certification programs, high turnover persists
Dec 27th, 2018 by John Davis
Sex Traffickers Ensnare Youth Without Homes
Report: 25% of sex-trafficked youth in city were missing from faster care, group homes.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Ratings Rising for Child Care Centers
But state requirements may be pushing county’s smaller child care centers out of business.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
Walker Mum About Medicaid Changes
He was going to get tough on Medicaid recipients, now runs away from the issue.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Child Care Programs Have Improved
Study of care for low-income families finds great improvement, though Milwaukee’s programs lagging.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Forced to Work for FoodShare
Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home
State would open residential assessment center for teens removed from their homes.
May 2nd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The House of Fraud
Owner of Downer Woods home has a dozen different names and is charged with fraud.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Aurora Program Helps Women Refugees
Walker’s Point wellness clinic serves refugees from Somali, Syria, Iraqi, Myanmar.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiny Homes Could Change Lives
Unique program will build 36 homes for young people aging out of foster care.
Sep 14th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States
Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.
May 26th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Trump Budget’s Massive Medicaid Cut
At risk are 1.2 million Wisconsinites.
May 25th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Alternative State Budget Proposed
"Wisconsin Budget For All” cuts tax breaks for rich, invests in jobs, schools, health.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Child Support Tax Exemption Returns
Controversial proposal for the wealthy was traced to donor to Walker, Kleefisch.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Strong Income Gains in 2015, But…
Poverty remains well above pre-recession level, and extreme disparities continue.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Child Care Program in Decline
Number served has dropped 21%, affecting early development of low-income kids.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Trauma-Informed Care Helps Heal Victims
Approach focuses on victims of childhood trauma, which can help in rehabilitating criminals.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Federal Aid Targets Native American Health Gap
Medicaid changes could help address disparities in Wisconsin. Will Walker accept the aid?
May 19th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
What Makes State a Unique Primary
Big turnout and strong manufacturing economy among many factors that make it unique challenge for candidates.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Benefits for Poor Don’t Discourage Work
Bill to address "benefits cliff" is based on mostly exaggerated examples.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Teaching Poor Kids Where They Live
Learning centers in subsidized housing target low-income and black achievement gaps.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Abigail Becker
Sojourner Center One of Nation’s Largest
$20 million family peace center offers array of services to domestic abuse victims, families.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap
Despite decades of efforts to close gap, little improvement has occurred.
Dec 19th, 2015 by Abigail Becker
Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism
Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Wisconsin Still Has High Poverty
150,000 more poor people than in 2007; one in six children live in poverty.
Sep 30th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime
"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.
Jul 19th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
State Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years
And yes, those background checks on guns do catch felons.
May 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers
City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
A Community Organizer at Heart?
Observers sing praises of Ian Bautista, the new head of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
Oct 18th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson
