Author: Staff

Even though the physical museum building is closed due to the statewide shutdown, Jewish Museum Milwaukee (JMM) has been more active and reaching more people than ever before. While nonprofits across the country have had to make the difficult decision to furlough staff and attractions remain closed, JMM has ramped up its efforts to engage the public around topics of cultural and social importance, with programming that is more important and relevant than ever. “Our cultural institutions have the power to inspire, comfort and connect people in a way few others can,” said Patti Sherman-Cisler, Jewish Museum Milwaukee executive...

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Stay-at-Home order by Governor Tony Evers, the City of Milwaukee Health Department created a new order on May 14 that prioritizes the health and safety of their residents. These order was created based on recommendations from public health officials. In preparation for reopening, public health officials are working with local business owners to establish guidelines and safety measures that build the trust of patrons and minimize the spread of COVID-19. “Everybody’s goal is to reopen the economy. But, we have seen what has happened in other parts of this...

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reached out to State and Federal officials on May 14 to support funding for Milwaukee County’s response to COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County has already seen an estimated $450 million impact on the budget, including through direct costs in COVID-19 related response and lost revenue. The County has been on the frontlines of the response to the pandemic, providing critical emergency management, public health and human services, and infrastructure. “Milwaukee County and its employees are on the front lines of our community’s response to COVID-19, providing the critical emergency...

After the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its controversial and reckless decision to overturn the state’s “Safer at Home” order on May 13, the Stay at Home order for the City of Milwaukee will remain in place. “Our next step is to look at what the Wisconsin Supreme Court allows us to do at the local level, because we still have a lot of cases here,” said Mayor Barrett. “I would love us to be out of this, but we’re not out of this, and we’re going to have to take some action at the local level if the state...

Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle-class working parents from all across Wisconsin on April 29 for a virtual roundtable, to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s economic policies have not worked for their families or communities. “It’s 24/7. You have a 4-year-old yelling at you, and you can’t take a break. You can’t take them to a grandparent’s or relative’s. It’s a weird way to live right now,” said Jyllian Grady, a single mom and service industry worker from Eau Claire. “I have to pay for...