The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor
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Posted inCommunity, Housing
Homeowners continue to raise concerns about property assessments as deadline to appeal approaches
Many of Milwaukee’s homeowners question why their home assessment jumped and what it means for property taxes. The deadline to appeal your home assessment is Monday, May 18.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Safe & Sound training gives resident leaders a space to connect and be empowered to lead neighborhood initiatives
Safe & Sound recently hosted a Resident Leader Training cohort, an opportunity for block club leaders and other residents to connect and gain tools about how to tackle neighborhood safety issues.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 15
Shop student-made goods; check out big trucks; learn about housing resources; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Disaster relief organizers push for changes in Milwaukee’s flood response
Organizers from the Flood Hope 500 initiative say more support for residents is needed from the City of Milwaukee from recurring floods
Posted inCommunity, Education
The SAVE plan for federal student loans is ending. What should borrowers do next?
The SAVE plan allowed borrowers to pay as little as $0 a month for their federal student loans. Now borrowers will need to choose a different path.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards
Reporters were recognized for their coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, power plants, police misconduct and a high school barbershop.
Posted inCommunity
Milwaukee County flood damage assessed for possible federal individual assistance
Milwaukee County is included in the state’s joint preliminary damage assessment for individual assistance from April’s flooding and storms.
Posted inCommunity, Milwaukee's Cultural Makers
Paletas, paint and pride: New South Side mural celebrates community and summer sunsets
A new 55-foot-wide mural by Luna Creative Collaborations is coming to life on the outside of Paleteria Yayo, 1727 W. Lincoln Ave.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Republicans look to Donald Trump’s die-hard fans to brighten their prospects in November
As the state GOP gathers this weekend in the Wisconsin Dells, polls suggest Trump’s strongest support is weakening amid the Iran war and high gas prices.