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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Two former SDC board members reflect on the agency’s past and future
Barbara Toles and Terese Caro, two former board members of the Social Development Commission, believe the board did its best to respond to the agency’s problems as they learned of them.
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Milwaukee County appears ready to find replacement for SDC
As the Social Development Commission awaits a decision on its status as a community action agency, the county says it’s ready to work with the state to find a new partner.
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Future of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety in jeopardy amid funding uncertainties
The Office of Community Wellness and Safety faces uncertainty in the next few years, with federal funds disappearing and the city facing its own budget challenges.
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Is Vision Zero working to reduce reckless driving? City officials seek your input.
Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets.
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Latest push begins to prevent domestic abusers in Wisconsin from possessing firearms
Federal law prohibits anyone convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms, but there is no Wisconsin law to match that rule. Advocates hope to change that soon.
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What to know before voting on April 1
Here’s what to know about voter registration and the April 1 election
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North Side man hopes his journey of healing will uplift others
Andron Lane writes about his past abuse, addiction and incarceration in a new book. His goal is to help others heal.
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Police officers are now in MPS. Here’s what you need to know
Twenty-five police officers were assigned to 11 MPS schools on Monday, city officials said.
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Leaders prepare to update Milwaukee’s Blueprint for Peace violence prevention plan
Released in 2017, the Blueprint for Peace laid out a vision for how to develop a public health approach to violence prevention. Plans to create an updated version of the blueprint are in the works.