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The Women Artists Forward Fund tries to fill in what Wisconsin lacks in arts funding
Wisconsin ranks dead last in the nation for arts funding, spending just 18 cents per capita on the arts. In contrast, Minnesota pays about $9.67 per capita. This lack of funding creates financial barriers for Wisconsin artists — especially women. According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 46% of visual artists in the U.S. are women, but they earn just 74% of what male artists do.
RNC: convention platform lacks policies to combat climate change
There is no mention of combating climate change in this year’s Republican Party platform. Instead, the party is calling for more oil and gas to be drilled in the U.S. Wisconsin conservative climate activist Benji Backer says that the party should be doing more to help the environment. Newswatch 12’s Jeremy Fredricks spoke with Backer at the RNC in Milwaukee.
7-18-24 doa secretary visits new housing development in juneau
Juneau, WI – July 16, 2024 – Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited a new housing development in Juneau, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10. This project is partially funded through the Neighborhood Investment Fund, administered by DOA to Dodge County Housing Authority (DCHA) through a grant sponsored by the City of Juneau. “The City of Juneau is pleased to sponsor this grant and to welcome these quality housing units to our community,” said Mayor Dan Wegener. The Sunset View project, developed and managed by the Dodge County Housing Authority is different from other DCHA programs as it is focused on moderate income households to address the need for workforce housing. “Affordable housing isn’t just low income,” said Donna Braun, Executive Director of DCHA. “Everyone needs an affordable place to live. This project is expected to provide much-needed relief for families struggling with housing costs.” Sunset View consists of 30 two- and three-bedroom duplex units featuring 1.5 baths, granite counter tops, energy efficient appliances, natural gas furnace, central air, basements and attached garages. They are within walking distance to Dodgeland K-12 school, stores, restaurants, clinics and jobs, making it a prime location. “The Neighborhood Investment grant allowed us to build market quality, energy efficient units in an affordable rent range,” Braun said. “Housing is the foundation to build success. With an affordable place to live, families and communities thrive. We look forward to moving families into these new homes.” “The Sunset View development in Juneau is a shining example of what can be achieved when private enterprises, state agencies and local governments work together to invest in our neighborhoods,” said County Administrator Cameron Clapper. This development is part of a broader initiative to address housing affordability and accessibility across Wisconsin. By leveraging state resources and local collaboration, projects like this aim to create a sustainable future for families and communities. Partners in this project include:
Shop the Farm Store – Schmidt Century Farm has whole frozen chicken for $3.75 a pound
Washington County, WI – Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, in West Bend is a locally owned farm that sells cuts of meat at its Farm Store on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Place your order for fresh black Angus beef or whole frozen chicken and fill your freezer today.
A onetime pro, Garrett Jones achieves his biggest golf dream with a Wisconsin StateAm title
WAUKESHA – After a grueling four days of competition at the Legend at Merrill Hills golf course, Garrett Jones of Madison won the 123rd Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. Hardly a second into his acceptance speech, Jones began to break down. ...
A police shooting saved his life, the chief said. So why did officers arrest him?
MILWAUKEE — When a group of Columbus police officers opened fire, killing Samuel Sharpe, Milwaukee police Chief Jeffrey Norman said the officers' actions saved the life of a man officers believed Sharpe was trying to stab with a pair of knives. "These officers, who are not from this area,...
At the RNC Prayer Breakfast, Speakers Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. On the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, I arrived at the Pfister Hotel ballroom 10 minutes before the God and Country Prayer Breakfast was supposed to start. I arrived a bit early just in case I encountered any trouble, since a few hours before the Faith and Freedom Coalition, the influential Christian political group that was hosting the breakfast, had denied my request for a press credential. While I didn’t have any trouble walking into the event, once I arrived, an organizer informed me that the hundreds of seats in the cavernous main breakfast room were already taken. She ushered me and a handful of others into an extremely air-conditioned overflow room, where, over chilly bacon and scrambled eggs, we watched a live stream of the proceedings on a big screen. My tablemate was an older gentleman who boasted that he had once hosted a Trump fundraiser at his “car club” and raised $2 million. We commiserated about being relegated to this outpost.
School bus collision in Kansasville sends 11 to hospital
KANSASVILLE, WI – Eleven people, including ten children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus and a minivan on Thursday, July 18 at the intersection of County Trunk Highway N (Sunnyside Drive) and Church Road. The Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department (KFRD) responded to the crash at...
Kneiser, DuChateau Making Headlines in Professional Golf
WAUKESHA, Wis. – A couple of Green Bay men's golf alumni are making headlines in the professional ranks this week. 2019 graduate George Kneiser , who is from Milwaukee, finished six under on Monday at the Price Cutter Charity Championship in Missouri. As of when this story was published, Kneiser was one over par Thursday afternoon. Overall in his PGA career, Kneiser has appeared in 28 events, making the cut 13 times. He ended his collegiate career with a victory at the Horizon League Championships in 2019. Joe DuChateau, a Fond du Lac native, impressed with a five-under 66 at...
RNC 2024: Waukesha business provides extra security
MILWAUKEE - There are about 4,000 police officers from all over the country providing security for the Republican National Convention. There are hundreds of additional private security guards also helping out. A Waukesha business owner is overseeing a staff of 200 men and women. The majority have law enforcement backgrounds,...
Trump campaign team vehicle stolen from Milwaukee hotel, teen charged
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee teen has been criminally charged, accused of stealing a vehicle from the Pfister Hotel on Saturday, July 13. The vehicle was assigned to a Trump Campaign Advance Team member. Charles Lucas, 17, is charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and criminal damage...
MLB trade grades: Brewers may have actually won the Corbin Burnes deal after bombshell report
The MLB All-Star break was supposed to be a quiet time leading up to the second half of the season. Once teams returned to action, then things would heat up with the trade deadline right around the corner and the postseason not too far behind. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal had...
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