Several state lawmakers are working on a bill that would keep immigration officers out of “safe havens” throughout Wisconsin.
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Will police officers be placed in Milwaukee public schools before Feb. 17 deadline? Not likely
It appears unlikely that the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools will meet the Feb. 17 deadline to place at least 25 student resource officers in schools.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare
Children’s Wisconsin hospital reinstates gender-affirming care for trans teen after canceling in wake of Trump’s executive order
The order is being challenged in court as illegal and unconstitutional.
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Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to drug crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl creeps into cocaine supplies, catching a generation unaware.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades
In dozens of cities, including Milwaukee, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health threat: Here are 5 things to know
The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news in Milwaukee after officials confirmed a student at a school was exposed to chipping lead paint in a bathroom in the school’s basement.
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Milwaukee leaders voice opposition to ICE facility on city’s northwest side
Milwaukee Alderwoman Larresa Taylor said she is confident of two things: that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to move its Milwaukee-based facility to the northwest side of the city and that she is going to fight any such move.
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Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee County’s new district attorney
Newly elected Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent Lovern has made it a priority to listen to residents on the north and south sides of Milwaukee.
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A new Trump presidency raises questions for immigrants. Here’s what we know.
Members of Milwaukee’s immigrant community are bracing for the next four years. Here are answers to five key immigration-related questions.
Posted inEducation, Government
Milwaukee Public Schools still trying to recoup money from GOP official’s defunct nonprofit
More than a year after ending its decade-long affiliation with the Milwaukee Education Partnership, Milwaukee Public Schools is still trying to recoup money from the organization for work it never performed.
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Staff shortages in Milwaukee County create less support for people after incarceration
Vacancies for community corrections staff in Milwaukee County, including probation and parole officers, have nearly tripled since before the pandemic, Wisconsin Department of Corrections data shows.
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One-stop digital shop launches for people leaving incarceration
A new website launched in November aims to make the post-incarceration process easier by providing clear, accurate information about resources most often needed.