Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong as they used to be.
Wisconsin
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Your Right to Know: ‘No comment’ is no help to the public
In a trend spanning multiple levels of government and political parties, public officials are increasingly avoiding answering inconvenient questions about matters of public concern.
Posted inCommunity
‘Adiós, Milwaukee’: A family uprooted, a hole left behind
Yessenia Ruano’s long fight against deportation, fueled by her Milwaukee community, ended in June under orders from ICE.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
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.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s how to get a Real ID in Milwaukee as new requirements start May 7
Beginning May 7, a Real ID or other TSA-approved identification will be required for adults who plan to fly within the U.S. or visit a military base or other federal buildings.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Respiratory viruses are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
Levels of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza and RSV are on the rise. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024, News
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.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
Key Wisconsin election dates to keep in mind
Here’s what you need to know to ensure you can vote Nov. 5.
Posted inCommunity, News
SDC’s inconsistent meeting notices raise transparency concerns. Here’s what you need to know.
Since suspending operations in late April, the Social Development Commission has not consistently posted public notices for its board meetings.
Posted inbasic needs, Community
Here’s what you need to know to get free tax help in Milwaukee
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help for households with incomes under $64,000 at locations around Milwaukee.