The City of Milwaukee is set to receive its second installment of American Rescue Plan Act Funding. Ryeshia Farmer of the African American Roundtable explains why the money shouldn’t go toward the police budget and how residents can ensure it doesn’t happen.
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Follow the latest coverage of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
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Local schools are hosting vaccine clinics as part of new effort by Milwaukee Health Department
The Milwaukee Health Department will hold vaccine clinics at Milwaukee Public Schools and Seton Catholic Schools until Dec. 14 as part of an effort to vaccinate kids aged five to 11.
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Latinx medical students get the word out about COVID-19
MCW’s Latino Medical Student Association has been working on Milwaukee’s South Side throughout the pandemic, but they see their role as more than just putting shots in arms.
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’People just don’t quite understand how dangerous it can be’: Leaders work to keep Hmong community informed about COVID
Health advocates in Milwaukee’s Hmong community work to keep residents up to date on all things COVID.
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We’ve updated our list on where you can get free food or low-cost meals
If you or someone you know needs food, here is information on where to find food pantries, meal distribution sites, meals for children and more.
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Vaccination rates among youth on the North Side lag far behind Milwaukee County average
Vaccination rates in Milwaukee’s North Side neighborhoods are significantly behind the rest of Milwaukee County for youths.
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The eviction ban has ended: Here’s what you need to know to keep a roof over your head
If you are worried about keeping a roof over your head, check out some of these resources.
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How Milwaukee County residents can get free legal help for evictions, foreclosures
The “Right to Counsel Milwaukee” program provides free legal representation to qualified residents facing eviction or foreclosure.
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What you need to know about increased FoodShare benefits in October
FoodShare recipients should see another bump in benefits, starting Oct. 1, that will continue through at least Sept. 30, 2022.
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What you can do if you’ve lost pandemic unemployment benefits
Here are local and state resources for anyone who’s lost pandemic unemployment benefits.