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.
Gwen Moore
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Elected leaders weigh in on reopening of Social Development Commission
The reopening of the Social Development Commission after months of disruption, has sparked mixed reactions from elected officials and community leaders in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukeeans rally to raise money to save youth shelter on the brink of closing
After Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center lost crucial federal funding, the community rallied to ensure the center’s doors remained open.
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There’s an election coming up. Here’s what you need to know
In addition to presidential candidates, there will be candidates for Congress, including the state Senate and the House of Representatives. Here is what those people do.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Aug. 13 election in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, voters across the city will head to one of nearly 200 polling sites to cast their ballots in the fall partisan primary election.
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Need help repairing your home? Revitalize Milwaukee gets $1 million for Emergency Repair Program
The nonprofit Revitalize Milwaukee helps communities by providing free, critical home repairs and comprehensive services to low-income veterans, seniors and people with disabilities.
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What you need to know about the Aug. 9 primary election in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, voters will help choose their party’s nominees for such high-profile races as governor and the U.S. Senate as well as determine which two candidates advance to the November election to succeed Mayor Cavalier Johnson in Aldermanic District 2.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Neighborhoods
Bill backed by Gwen Moore broadens Medicaid payouts for doulas and midwives
Reintroduced legislation from U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and other lawmakers could bring more doula and midwife services under the Medicaid umbrella.
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A legacy of past choices: Milwaukee’s housing crisis explained
Despite efforts from more than 70 organizations, Milwaukee is still struggling with affordable housing. Here’s why.