MPS Hamilton junior wins button-design contest for First Nations Studies College Access Program
MPS Hamilton junior, Keira Kilp, has emerged as the winner of the button-design contest for the First Nations Studies College Access Program. Keira, a junior at Hamilton High School, crafted a unique design that now adorns the buttons worn by students in the program. Her creation was unveiled at the program's end-of-year field trip on April 18.Keira's design, featuring a raised fist with feathers and the words "Still Here," was inspired by her passion for working with linoleum. Describing her process, Keira expressed, "I love working with linoleum. It’s fun. It’s like...
Record Number of MPS Students and Schools to Perform in Cantos de las Américas on May 10
About 390 students from 20 MPS schools will be participating in Cantos de las Américas, a musical tribute to education and a celebration of cultures, on Friday, May 10, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee. This year marks the largest participation ever in the event that has been honoring the diverse cultural backgrounds of Milwaukee Public Schools students since 1990.Dr. Rocío Trejo, MPS Bilingual Curriculum Specialist, highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “Cantos de las Américas serves to showcase the identity and culture of MPS...
Sen. Johnson Leads Letter Demanding Biden Reject “Unacceptable” WHO Agreements
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and the entire Senate Republican conference have sent a letter to President Biden urging him to withdraw support for two international agreements being considered at the World Health Assembly. The letter expresses concerns about granting more authority to the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weakening United States sovereignty. In the letter, the senators stated, "Some of the over 300 proposals for amendments made by member states would substantially increase the WHO’s health emergency powers and constitute intolerable...
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Freiburger Honored as Part of Business Journal’s Women of Influence
Tina Freiburger, the dean of the College of Community Engagement and Professions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been recognized as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence winners. According to the Business Journal, this list celebrates individuals who are contributing to making the Milwaukee area a better place to live and work.In her role, Freiburger oversees the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, the School of Education, and the School of Information Studies. She has been instrumental in conducting research on gender and racial...
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Study ranks Milwaukee #8 worst city in America for marijuana use
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is ranked the 8th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.
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Sen. Johnson Criticizes Federal Government's Role in Exacerbating Problems
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently spoke with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation, emphasizing his belief that the federal government is more likely to exacerbate problems than solve them. Johnson criticized the Biden administration for its handling of various issues, including open borders, inflation, the war on fossil fuels, and the situation in Afghanistan.Johnson expressed his frustration with the lack of effective problem-solving in Congress, stating, “the federal government doesn't solve too many problems. It exacerbates many, causes many.” He called for a more cautious...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Demanding the Biden Administration Increase Agricultural Exports
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and a group of Senate Republicans have come together to call on the Biden administration to ramp up agricultural exports and enhance the competitiveness of American products overseas. In a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the senators expressed their concerns about the current state of U.S. trade policies.“We expect trade to fluctuate in response to macroeconomic factors and market conditions. However, the current sharp decline in U.S. agricultural exports...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas Requesting Information on Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murder of Georgia Nursing Student
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, a group of U.S. senators including Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), have raised concerns about the case of Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant charged with the murder of Laken Hope Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University.Ibarra's checkered past includes illegal entry into the U.S. in 2022 and subsequent encounters with law enforcement. Despite his criminal history, Ibarra was never detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE).The senators' letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas...
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Sen. Johnson Grills OMB Director Young Over Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) engaged in a fiery exchange with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Delores Young during a hearing on The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal.Senator Johnson questioned Director Young on the causes of the forty-year high inflation, to which she responded by attributing it to global pandemic recovery and supply chain issues. Johnson pressed on, suggesting that excessive spending and failure to readjust the baseline were contributing factors to the economic challenges.Director Young...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Anti-Earmarks Resolution
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently teamed up with U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven other Senate GOP colleagues to introduce a resolution aimed at combating reckless government spending. Speaking on the issue, Sen. Johnson emphasized the detrimental impact of earmarks on the national budget, stating, “Earmarks are the gateway drug to more massive deficit spending.”In a statement, Sen. Johnson expressed concern over the bipartisan support for earmarks, criticizing the allocation of billions of dollars despite claims of fiscal responsibility. He warned against...
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Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has revealed that his staff will be holding mobile office hours at specific times and locations, providing constituents with the opportunity to seek assistance with federal matters. The senator's office hours are set to take place at Lake Geneva City Hall Room 2A on Wednesday, March 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In a statement, Sen. Johnson emphasized the importance of these mobile office hours by stating, "Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place...
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Sen. Johnson Leads Colleagues in Calling for a Meeting of the Conference to Discuss Goals, Process for Electing a New Republican Leader
WASHINGTON– U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has taken the initiative to lead a group of nine Senate GOP colleagues in urging Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) to convene a meeting of the Conference. The purpose of the meeting, as outlined in a letter sent on Thursday, is to develop a mission statement, establish goals for the Conference, and create a process for electing a new Senate Republican Leader.The letter, signed by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Lee...
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Sen. Johnson Releases Highlight Video from Roundtable Discussion on Federal Health Agencies and COVID
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) unveiled a highlight video from a four-hour roundtable discussion titled "Federal Health Agencies and the COVID Cartel: What Are They Hiding?" The video aims to capture essential points and impactful testimonies shared during the discussion. The 14-minute video features significant insights from Sen. Johnson and a panel of experts. Those interested can watch the highlight video online, as well as access the full four-hour discussion for a more in-depth understanding of the topics covered.The release of the highlight video...
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Sen. Johnson Leads Roundtable Discussion: “Federal Health Agencies and the COVID Cartel: What Are They Hiding?”
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently spearheaded a roundtable discussion in Washington D.C. titled “Federal Health Agencies and the COVID Cartel: What Are They Hiding?” The event aimed to shed light on the alleged corruption and censorship within the COVID Cartel, which includes federal health agencies, Big Pharma, legacy media, and Big Tech.During the discussion, Sen. Johnson emphasized the importance of giving suppressed voices a platform, stating, “Unfortunately, many eyes remain closed, and the global elite will use all of their power to keep them closed. They...