Common Council members have made amendments to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proposed city budget for 2026 and will vote on it Nov. 7.
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Proposed federal budget cuts threaten the future of food aid. What does this mean for Milwaukee?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, stands to lose billions of dollars if a federal budget proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives is adopted.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Aug. 22 to Aug. 26
Give feedback on next year’s Milwaukee County budget; attend a pop-up farmers market on the North Side; join a ‘Blue Like Me’ screening and discussion at America’s Black Holocaust Museum; listen to “Soul Unplugged” at Garfield’s 502 with Sondra B Soulful; and attend the kid-friendly playtime at Alice’s Garden.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 7 to Oct. 12
This week’s highlights include a public hearing on the city’s budget, a kickoff party for Cine Sin Fronteras, a free educational forum for students, an autism awareness workshop for people who work with students and On The Table MKE.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Neighborhoods eye five key city budget items
The $1.4 billion city budget, expected to be approved Friday, includes investments in career training, libraries and city streets.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Ending residency requirements riles up south side leaders
South side community leaders blasted Gov. Scott Walker for adding a provision to the 2013 budget ending the mandatory residency requirement for municipal employees statewide.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Public library cuts hours despite increased attendance
The Milwaukee Public Library system has seen an increase of nearly 223,000 visitors compared to the same time last year. Still, the system had to cut its proposed budget for 2013, resulting in a reduction of hours and services.
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Partnership fills arts, humanities void for MPS students
Milwaukee Public School (MPS) budget cuts over the years have led to the elimination of many full-time art teacher positions. In response, MPS and local organizations created a program to fill the void, allowing thousands of Milwaukee youth to participate in innovative community-based programs.