As of May 21, all Milwaukee County teens who are the responsibility of the county and held in Wisconsin’s youth prisons were Black or Hispanic.
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Wisconsinites added a voter ID requirement to the state’s constitution. Here’s what that means
Although voter ID is required by state law, a new amendment to Wisconsin’s constitution establishes the requirement more firmly.
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OPINION: Here’s how we get through the next four years
Venice Williams shares words of encouragement for us all.
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How to deal with any pitfalls and problems on Election Day
Here’s a guide to some questions you may have on Election Day, issues you could face and what to do in those situations.
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Comparing Trump’s criminal justice vision to the needs of Milwaukee
The criminal justice priorities of former President Donald Trump would affect Milwaukee’s criminal justice system in ways similar to but also starkly different from the priorities of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Two Black conservatives share their views on the election
In a city dominated by liberals, two Black conservatives talk about where they stand in this election.
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LGBTQ+ Milwaukeeans share their concerns ahead of the election
NNS asked LGBTQ+ community members what issues are most urgent to them in this election.
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Not registered on Election Day? There’s still time to vote
Although not the case in every state, Wisconsinites can register at their polling place on Election Day.
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Black men in Milwaukee share their views on the election
NNS asked Black men, a key constituency in the upcoming election, who they’re voting for and why. Here is what they had to say.
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Inflation, border security are top concerns for Milwaukee’s Latinx voters
The changing demographics of Latinx voters is one of the reasons why both major political parties are paying attention to cities like Milwaukee.