Stories tagged: "milwaukee"

Elections Christine Neumann-Ortiz at Count Every Vote event
Elections Crunching the Numbers: How to Interpret Biden’s Milwaukee Performance

Despite population loss, organizers spur a boost in turnout.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 20, 2020 9:42 am CST
Politics A sign outside the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena reads "Welcome to Milwaukee" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Politics Better Than Nothing, Milwaukee Still Got a Boost Other Cities Wish For

The DNC host city sees a smidgen of the anticipated impact, but the revenue is still welcome.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 21, 2020 9:36 am CDT
Politics The welcoming speeches to open the 2020 Democratic National Convention were delivered in an online video feed.
Politics Milwaukee Convention Kicks Off with the Usual Welcoming Speeches and Themes—Just In a Different Way

Delegates miss an arena, but still get to be in ‘the Zoom where it happens.’

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow August 18, 2020 9:10 am CDT
Politics Milwaukee DNC Speakers
Politics Here’s What’s Still Happening in Milwaukee for the DNC

The convention isn’t what it used to be, but there are still a few events planned for the host city.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 13, 2020 4:56 pm CDT
Opinion Kanye West makes his first presidential campaign appearance, July 19, 2020 in North Charleston, S.C.
Opinion BLOC’s Angela Lang: Kanye’s Campaign Is a Racist Republican Ploy

Trump supporters are preying on the Black community in a cynical effort to siphon votes away from Biden.

Angela Lang Angela Lang August 7, 2020 3:17 pm CDT

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Houligan’s Steak & Seafood Pub co-owner Jon Seybold has been forced to lay off about half of his 30 employees because of significantly decreased revenues as the coronavirus pandemic continues. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Business COVID-19 Killing Small Businesses, Restaurant, Taverns. They Need a Financial Boost
President Donald Trump breaks ground with former Gov. Scott Walker (2nd L), Foxconn CEO Terry Gou (2nd R), former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) (R) and Christopher “Tank” Murdock (L), the first Wisconsin Foxconn employee, at a ceremony for the Foxconn Technology Group computer screen plant on June 28, 2018, in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Foxconn had committed to build a $10 billion plant in what it has named the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, and to create 13,000 Wisconsin jobs. That has not yet happened. (Photo by Andy Manis/Getty Images) Business Apparently Foxconn Will Be Making Google Server Parts in Wisconsin
For the past four months, 25-year-old Veronica Lourich has been chalking the images of groundbreaking individuals on the sidewalk near her Madison home. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren) Our Wisconsin For One Madison Woman, Chalk Art Is Her Activism
Few things can melt away life's daily challenges and spark gratitude quite like being on Lake Wissota at sunset. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow) Opinion At UpNorthNews, We Have Our Own Reasons to Give Thanks
Local Coverage Milwaukee Will Give Hazard Pay to All Frontline City Employees
Local Coverage Milwaukee Will Give Hazard Pay to All Frontline City Employees

The pay boost will last through July 27 for all city employees who cannot work from home.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski May 29, 2020 10:11 am CDT
Politics State Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (Photos via Tom Barrett, Lena Taylor offices)
Politics Milwaukee’s Four-Term Mayor Is About to Face His Toughest Opponent Yet

State Sen. Lena Taylor brings name recognition, new face to mayoral race as Tom Barrett seeks his fifth term

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski March 31, 2020 12:17 pm CDT