State Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?
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Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Inside the NNS Newsroom
NNS to bring Milwaukee women and teen girls together for intergenerational dialogues on safety, violence and solutions
Guided by facilitators Sandra Hernandez and Sylvia Wilson, conversations will be trauma-informed and designed to move beyond individual incidents to deeper patterns and root causes.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
Milwaukee municipal service charges and water rates draw concern from residents
Milwaukee residents are questioning the increased water rates and municipal service charges after receiving their quarterly bill. Here are tips to fix the problem.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
There’s still time to get free tax help in Milwaukee. Here’s how.
The IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has several sites to help people file tax returns for free as the April 15 deadline nears.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Steady arrests, shifting targets: Explore latest data on ICE activity across Wisconsin
Scroll through maps and data to explore where ICE is making arrests in Wisconsin — and how patterns are shifting.
Posted inCommunity
Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority
Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.
Posted inCommunity
Checking in with teens at the All In, All Youth, All Summer resource and employment fair
NNS spoke with teens at a resource fair last week about what types of opportunities they’re looking for.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Wisconsin attorneys partner with federal litigators as deportation cases grow more complex
More people are being detained by ICE, but more than half don’t have attorneys to help them.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Can you tour long-term care facilities without an appointment?
Walk-in visits are often allowed and recommended before enrolling at a long-term care facility. Here’s what experts advise.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Community group to start a farmers market in Reiske Park this summer
Muskego Way residents and others are planning the Reiske Park Farmers Market, coming to South 24th and West Lapham streets this summer.