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Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness
County Executive David Crowley approves $7.5 million in funding to fight opioid epidemic
Milwaukee County will invest $7.5 million over the next three years to fight the local opioid epidemic under legislation signed Wednesday at the Kosciuszko Community Center.
Posted inArts and Recreation
12 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Milwaukee
Celebrate Latino roots and culture with a parade and carnival rides; try foods from across Latin America; celebrate Hispanic art; and more.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Despite bipartisan support, 988 Crisis Lifeline faces funding shortage
The service has a track record of success and growing demand, but state lawmakers have failed to provide permanent funding.
Posted inEconomic Development, Health and Wellness
Like MCTS, FlexRide is still around but struggling
FlexRide Milwaukee is an on-demand transportation service that provides affordable rides for Milwaukee residents who work in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin or Menomonee Falls.
Posted inEconomic Development
Revitalize Milwaukee receives grant to expand workforce development program in construction
Through a YouthBuild grant, Revitalize Milwaukee is expanding its workforce development program that gives young adults the skills and certifications they need to land careers in construction.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Republican Tom Tiffany backs expanding Wisconsin prisons as population hits record high
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s position on prison issues contrasts sharply with Democratic candidate David Crowley’s.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Opinion: Commutations highlight what crime survivors need from a better justice system
The current approach to victim inclusion needs to change and can be accomplished in a way that doesn’t deny people a meaningful chance at mercy and early
release.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Despite MPD ban, facial recognition technology is still present in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system
Milwaukee police no longer use facial recognition technology, but cases involving past use remain in the criminal justice system.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Economic Development
Entrepreneurs use city loan program to transform abandoned spaces
The City of Milwaukee’s Art and Resource Community Hub Loan Program helps turn abandoned houses into community spaces.