As the weather gets colder, Milwaukee organizations are hosting coat and winter gear drives and giveaways.
Meredith Melland
Posted inGovernment & Politics
This West Side neighborhood had the ward with the highest voter turnout in Milwaukee
Enderis Park had the highest turnout among registered voters in the city at 92%.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
MKE Community Impact Committee to ask for more time to develop participatory budgeting process
The committee has been working to develop a process in which community members decide how to use $600,000 for non-police community safety solutions.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Former mentors and colleagues of Crowley in Milwaukee reflect on his run for governor
Staff and participants from Urban Underground, Public Allies and Project RETURN share their thoughts on the Democratic candidate for governor.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Here’s what you need to know to vote and go to the polls on Tuesday
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared to vote.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
City of Milwaukee pulls commissioner from SDC board in latest loss of support
The City of Milwaukee withdrew Jackie Q. Carter from her appointment on the Social Development Commission board on Friday.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
Lawsuit updates, board resignations and more: Here’s the latest on SDC
The Social Development Commission recently had a lawsuit against it dismissed, is dealing with a string of board resignations and did not have enough members for a quorum for its most recent meeting.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Social Development Commission
State extends UMOS’s contract to provide food, health and housing services in Milwaukee County
UMOS will continue providing food, housing and health services for low-income residents in Milwaukee County through June 30, 2027, following a contract extension.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Here are key dates to know to vote in the November general election in Milwaukee
Absentee, or mail-in, voting is already underway for the Nov. 3 general election, and early in-person voting will start on Oct. 20.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
SDC faces new board resignations and $3.5 million deficit amid push to restart services
Two board members resigned Tuesday over governance concerns as the Social Development Commission announced it has just $2,770 in cash, a $3.5 million net deficit, and is actively considering bankruptcy alternatives while trying to revive its tax assistance program.