Stories tagged: "milwaukee"

Infrastructure Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Milwaukee about the Biden administration's lead pipe and paint remediation efforts. (Screenshot via C-SPAN)
Infrastructure ‘Moral Imperative’: Harris Talks Lead Remediation in Milwaukee

The bipartisan infrastructure deal is expected to make a substantial impact in efforts to replace Wisconsin's 176,000 lead water lines.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 24, 2022 4:54 pm CST
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Our Wisconsin Last Minute Shopper? Pick Up The Rest of Your Christmas Gifts From These Wisconsin Businesses

Instead of stressing out at the big-box stores, make some time to visit one or two of these unique local shops.

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto December 14, 2021 5:01 pm CST
Our Wisconsin Gifts at a holiday market at Wheatfield Hill Organics. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Our Wisconsin Shopping Not Done Yet? Why Not Check Out One of These Christmas Markets

We've curated a list of 15 Christmas markets around Wisconsin for your wintertime enjoyment (and maybe some last-minute gift shopping)!

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto December 3, 2021 4:50 pm CST
Infrastructure This old part of a water main is among many being replaced in Eau Claire as part of an effort to get rid of water lines containing lead. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Infrastructure Wisconsin Has 176,000 Lead Pipes. The Infrastructure Bill Will Help Take Them Out.

The bipartisan infrastructure legislation that Biden recently signed includes $15 billion to replace lead pipes across the country.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 16, 2021 3:59 pm CST
Economy Fireworks explode over Fiserv Forum after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship early Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Economy Bucks’ NBA Playoffs Run Brought Milwaukee $58 Million, Showing Value of Investing in Wisconsin Largest City

Hundreds of thousands of people from Milwaukee and beyond spent millions as the Bucks made their way through the NBA Playoffs.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 28, 2021 1:51 pm CDT

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(Illustration by Morgaine Ford-Workman) Elections Governor Candidate Adds Another Republican Threat to Kill Bipartisan Election Oversight
Walker Prehn LeMahieu Politics Smoking Gun Discovered as Former Gov. Walker and Allies Conspired to Seize Control of Natural Resources Board
Bad River Flood Aerial Environment The People Most Harmed by Climate Change Are Often Ignored. Biden and Evers Are Changing That.
Tiffany Dryden FeatureImage Politics Tiffany Takes Another Vote Against Ukraine—Says ‘I Don’t Know How I Would Have Voted’ on Helping Allies Against Nazi Invasion
Politics Voting rights activist and progressive organizer Stacey Abrams speaks during a Sept. 22, 2021, appearance at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. (Photo by JT Cestkowski)
Politics In Milwaukee Visit, Stacey Abrams Talks the Future of Progressive Organizing

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting rights activist visits Wisconsin on a speaking tour.

JT Cestkowski JT Cestkowski September 23, 2021 4:21 pm CDT
Healthcare Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, center in white shirt, says that while communities like Milwaukee are national leaders in fighting healthcare disparities, they need help from federal elected officials to fully achieve their goals. (Photo courtesy of Protect Our Care)
Healthcare David Crowley: Communities Need Help to Achieve Healthcare Goals

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley writes that President Biden's Build Back Better agenda is critical to helping communities like Milwaukee expand health care to the most needy.

David Crowley David Crowley September 13, 2021 11:53 am CDT