Months before some anti-poverty funding expires, UMOS ramps up efforts to provide housing, health and food services
UMOS has spent less than half the $2.1 million in community action funding that is set to expire by the end of September. The organization continues to scale up its programming with the support of partner organizations.
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Economic Development
We Energies asks Wisconsin regulators to ease data center credit standards
The utility says new financial security requirements for large data centers could discourage major investments in the state. Consumer advocates say the standards protect existing customers from financial risk.
Education
Student mural at Hamilton High School celebrates South Side diversity, educates on environment
Alexander Hamilton High School students unveiled a mural Tuesday that highlights different cultures and shows how Milwaukee connects with the surrounding ecosystem.
Health & WEllness
Health groups continue to step in following City on a Hill closure
Health Connections Inc. and the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity have been hosting community meetings and conversations to help residents access resources and avoid future crises.
Housing
Policy barriers limit ability of Milwaukee tenants to address substandard housing conditions
Many people wonder why more isn’t being done about Milwaukee’s deteriorating housing conditions. Here’s what local and state leaders are saying about it.
Public Safety
Community policing plan moves closer to finish line
Members of the Community Collaborative Commission say Milwaukee’s community-oriented policing plan is in its final stages. The plan establishes expectations for how police should engage with residents and the community.
Arts and Recreation
Twilight Centers to open five days a week thanks to Safe Summer Sites initiative
Twilight Centers, which turn high schools into nightly teen recreation centers, will be open later and on more days of the week this summer in a citywide effort to give young people safe things to do.