Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Entertainment Lineup for the Big Gig BBQ Presented by Meijer
The Big Gig BBQ will be held September 4, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, rain or shine.
May 20th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications
Zepnick wants owner Ron Schneider to immediately rescind the policy and establish a reasonable set of expectations that addresses both customer service efficiency and treating everyone with respect regardless of their ethnic background.
May 19th, 2016 by Josh Zepnick
Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement
The deal includes a $15 per hour wage indexed to inflation, prioritizes hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest zip codes and ensures workers the right to collective bargaining.
May 19th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Bucks Statement on Security Incident
The Milwaukee Bucks released the following statement on the recent security incident
May 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees
Bucks commit to job quality and access initiatives for future jobs in the new arena and surrounding development
May 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sendik’s Honors Memorial Day With Weekend-Long Special Events
Includes “Meet a Local Hero” veteran appearances, $1 American Flags for a cause, annual shrimp and lobster boil
May 19th, 2016 by Sendik's
Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Labor Agreement
“Permanent, living wage jobs to our neighbors who need them the most and the ability to unionize freely without interference or intimidation were paramount in getting support for the Bucks arena deal.”
May 19th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy
Ron Schneider, owner of Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, has been prohibiting his bilingual employees from speaking Spanish to Spanish-speaking customers.
May 19th, 2016 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
9 Wisconsin Companies Receive Governor’s New Product Award
Businesses honored in Milwaukee for developing innovative products to help drive state’s economy
May 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress
“I personally was sad to see Ryan’s leadership show its true face.”
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Milwaukee Hosts Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference
From May 23-25, Main Street Now attendees will study economic development successes, opportunities in Milwaukee and statewide
May 19th, 2016 by VISIT Milwaukee
