Donovan says he would eliminate ballot drop boxes as mayor

Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says absentee ballot drop boxes are a secure, convenient way to vote in a response to former Ald. Bob Donovan saying he would get rid of drop boxes if he became mayor. Johnson and Donovan are competing in an April 5 election. The winner will

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats statement on Supreme Court Decision

 MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s use of the shadow docket to reverse a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling adopting legislative maps submitted by Gov. Evers: “Today’s decision is unprecedented, and another clear demonstration that when

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Marquette University: Names Dr. Tara Baillargeon permanent dean of university libraries

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Tara Baillargeon has been named permanent dean of Marquette University’s Raynor Memorial Libraries. Baillargeon, who has served as acting dean since October 2021 following Janice Welburn’s retirement, was previously assistant dean for digital scholarship in the libraries. “Throughout her time as acting dean and the search process, Dr. Baillargeon demonstrated

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Celebrates $1 million in federal funds for the Center for Black Excellence and Culture

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee to announce federal funding for the Center for Black Excellence and Culture in Madison. This important center received $1,000,000 in funding through the recently passed government funding bill. Rep. Mark Pocan said, “The Center for Black Excellence will inspire

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: U.S. Supreme Court reverses WI Supreme Court, Gov. Evers’ maps unconstitutional

Majority decision says state court “committed legal error” in adopting maps The News: The United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision reversing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s selection of Governor Tony Evers’s legislative maps. The per curiam decision said, “We agree that the court committed legal error in its application of decisions of this

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Barnes campaign: Releases ‘make it here’ plan to boost manufacturing and communities in Wisconsin

MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes released his new policy agenda to revitalize Wisconsin manufacturing, strengthen unions, and invest in communities that have lost manufacturing jobs. In the U.S. Senate, Mandela will: Prioritize American manufacturing and stop shipping jobs overseas; Fix supply chain issues by making things at home; Take on unfair trade deals; Use

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Barkow campaign: Brian Barkow shares vision for community-driven public safety

(Milwaukee, WI) – Today, Brian Barkow, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, issued the following statement regarding his vision for community-driven public safety:   “Milwaukee County residents deserve plans, not platitudes, from the candidates competing to serve as the next Milwaukee County Sheriff,” said Brian. “The Sheriff’s Office has made significant

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Center for Popular Democracy: New report shows Milwaukee Public Schools criminalizes students, perpetuates school-to-prison-and-deportation pipeline

Report highlights data showing over a decade of abject failure by MPS to treat Black students and students with disabilities fairly in use of suspensions & expulsions MILWAUKEE — Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) and the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) released a new report that shows Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) continues to push Black

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