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Milwaukee Public Schools officials, who weren’t consulted in the making of the bill, have strongly opposed the district’s dissolution, warning it would undercut its strongest programs and community partnerships.  jsonline.com/story/news/edu… via Journal Sentinel

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee. Many buildings and centers in MKE are constructed from low-income property tax. State funding is needed to close financial gaps, to allow these communities the opportunity to thrive. urbanmilwaukee.com/2022/02/23/eye…

What Wisconsin redistricting maps could look like in 2022 rssfeeds.jsonline.com/~/683491060/0/…

Half of unemployed U.S. men have a criminal conviction, making it hard to secure work. Consequently, this perpetrates a cycle of crime, as people act against the law for survival. We must give people real “second chances”, and that begins with our laws. science.org/content/articl…

Milwaukee County falls below the 5% positivity threshold since the peak of the Omicron variant, in late 2021. Please continue to practice preventive measures moving forward. Together we can. #Covid_19 #Milwaukee

For years, Republicans have silenced Black voices when it comes to #BlackHistoryMonth. Instead of letting Black members of the Senate highlight Black historical figures, artists, and heroes; Senate Republicans passed a watered-down resolution instead. This is shameful.

We must narrow health disparities in Milwaukee county and throughout our state. Please see City of Milwaukee Health Department for daily updates on free COVID vaccinations and boosters at varying locations in Milwaukee. #CovidIsNotOver #Vaccination

Lend your support domestically with the follow proposals. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…

Fewer than 100 patients remain in intensive care with COVID-19, according to Wisconsin Hospital Association data Monday. This is the lowest level this year and the lowest since last summer.  jsonline.com/story/news/loc… via Journal Sentinel

Today the mask mandate expires in Milwaukee as gating metrics used to determine the severity of the virus reveal record low positive cases since July 2021.

Today, President Biden visits Northern Wisconsin to discuss plans for the allocation of more than $5 billion for roads and bridges under the infrastructure bill jsonline.com/story/news/pol…

Over 874,000 people have fled the country in five days, and many more are still waiting, foreshadowing a refugee crisis in Europe wapo.st/3HBmXlO

In March, we celebrate #DisabilityAwarenessMonth! We uplift and honor Wisconsin’s diverse disabled communities and recognize that there is work yet to be done in order to create an equitable and accessible Wisconsin for all.

Although the mask mandate has ended in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public School staff and students are still required to wear masks. Please review the article for protocol in varying school districts in the Milwaukee area. jsonline.com/story/communit… via Journal Sentinel

Evers' maps will increase the number of Assembly districts with a majority of black voters from six to seven. Evers deemed this vital to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act, enacted to ensure racial minorities can elect candidates of their choice. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…

Flikshop has connected more than 170,000 families, and some employers are now using the app to inform inmates of potential opportunities upon release. An innovation as such may help lower recidivism after incarceration. wisn.com/article/former…

High school seniors (and juniors, sophomores & freshmen too!) and their families are invited to learn more about HBCUs at this free event on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vincent High School. The opportunities await! Sen. Lena C. Taylor LaKeshia Myers

Former Speaker Ryan criticizes vote to oust McCarthy: “What happened in the house was a total disgrace. It was 4% of the Republican conference led by one unprincipled demagogue, shutting down the house and removing a speaker for frankly doing his job.” fox13now.com/news/local-new…

Listen to a recording of our X space w/ Wisc. Watch reporter Phoebe Petrovic @PhoebePetrovic, Wisc. Senator Lena Taylor Sen. Lena C. Taylor, & Biosafety Now Leadership Team members Richard H. Ebright Yanna Lambrinidou, PhD NPG Justin B. Kinney & Klare Allen is now available x.com/Bryce_Nickels/…