Portrait of Michelle Bryant

Michelle Bryant: Unfunded and unwanted

As a part of a bill to increase shared revenue to municipalities and an allowance to institute increased sales taxes, Republicans threw in a caveat that will cost Milwaukee residents an extra 2 million dollars a year. The expense is to return police officers to Milwaukee Public Schools.

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AARP: Pedestrian Dignity Project along MKE’s National Avenue awarded AARP WI’s Small Dollar, Big Impact grant

MILWAUKEE, WI – The “Pedestrian Dignity Project” – a proposal submitted by VIA Community Development Corporation (VIA CDC) to create a series of beautification projects along National Avenue from 31st to 38th Street – has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin Small Dollar, Big Impact grant. AARP Wisconsin is awarding $1,000 grants each

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases 2024 Report To The Legislature

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2024 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Recommendations focused on public health and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a priority, while one focused on finding solutions for water-stressed

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Serve Wisconsin: $12.8 million in AmeriCorps funding for Wisconsin

[Madison, WI] – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $12.8 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to support 29 AmeriCorps programs and planning grants across the state. “This funding will put 875 AmeriCorps members on the ground at over 200

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UW-Eau Claire: UWEC jumps in Forbes’ best colleges ranking

A prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for a student researcher and the success of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni have helped the university jump 153 places on Forbes’ 2024-25 ranking of the top 500 colleges in the nation. In Forbes’ annual America’s Top Colleges listing, UW-Eau Claire’s ranking rose from 412th in the 2023-24

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Portrait of Michelle Bryant

Michelle Bryant: Unfunded and unwanted

As a part of a bill to increase shared revenue to municipalities and an allowance to institute increased sales taxes, Republicans threw in a caveat that will cost Milwaukee residents an extra 2 million dollars a year. The expense is to return police officers to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Read More »