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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Demanding the Biden Administration Increase Agricultural Exports

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 13, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 12, 2024

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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Oakland wins first Horizon League title against Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 12, 2024

In a tightly contested game at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, the Milwaukee men's basketball team fell to Oakland with a final score of 83-76 in the title game of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Championship. The match saw nine ties and ten lead changes, with both teams remaining within three points of each other for over 31 minutes.

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Sen. Johnson Grills OMB Director Young Over Budget Proposal

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 12, 2024

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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Milwaukee School District Education: 6,249 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 12, 2024

There were 6,249 white students enrolled in Milwaukee School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Home valuation prices increased in Milwaukee County in February 2024, compared to February 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Milwaukee County rose by $18,100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 15.2%.

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Milwaukee Panthers advance to Horizon League Championship after comeback win

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 11, 2024

The Milwaukee men's basketball team secured a spot in the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Championship after defeating Northern Kentucky 82-75. The game, held at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, saw the Panthers overcome a 15-point deficit to claim victory.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 5.8% of Seeds of Health Inc.'s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 11, 2024

In Seeds of Health Inc. 5.8% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Milwaukee Panthers organize fan events for Horizon League Tournament

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 10, 2024

Panthers fans have several opportunities to engage with the Milwaukee men's basketball team during March Madness. Whether attending the tournament in Indianapolis or staying local, there are events planned for supporters.

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 9, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sen. Johnson Joins Anti-Earmarks Resolution

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 7, 2024

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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Milwaukee advances past Green Bay; heads to Indianapolis for Horizon League semifinals

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The Milwaukee men's basketball team secured a 95-84 victory over Green Bay in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Championships. The game took place Thursday night at the Kress Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Wright State ends Milwaukee's season in Horizon League women's basketball quarterfinals

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 7, 2024

Wright State ended the Milwaukee women's basketball team's season with a 70-60 victory in the Barbasol Horizon League Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinals. The Raiders overcame a four-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter, closing the game on a decisive 19-5 run.

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Milwaukee Panthers swimmers earn Horizon League all-academic honors

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 6, 2024

The Milwaukee Panthers' swimming and diving teams have had seven athletes recognized for their academic achievements by the Horizon League. The league office announced the honorees, which include both men's and women's team members.

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There were 56 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Milwaukee School District in 2022-23 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 5, 2024

In Milwaukee School District 0.1% of students enrolled identified as Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.

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Milwaukee edges past Detroit Mercy in Horizon League opener

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 5, 2024

The Milwaukee men's basketball team secured a victory over Detroit Mercy with a final score of 83-79 in the opening round of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Championships. The game took place at the Klotsche Center on Tuesday night.

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There were 5 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Seeds of Health Inc. schools in 2022-23 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 4, 2024

There were five Pacific Islander students enrolled in Seeds of Health Inc. schools during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Panthers' trio receives Horizon League accolades; head coach praises team's balance

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 4, 2024

Three members of the Milwaukee Panthers women's basketball team have received postseason honors from the Horizon League, as announced by the conference office. Jorey Buwalda, Grace Crowley, and Kendall Nead were recognized for their performances this season.

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BJ Freeman earns second-team honor in Horizon League awards

By Milwaukee City Wire | Mar 4, 2024

BJ Freeman, a player for the Milwaukee men's basketball team, has been honored with Horizon League postseason accolades. The conference office announced today that Freeman was named to the Second Team All-Horizon League for the second consecutive season. This achievement makes him the first Panther to receive career all-league honors twice since Joah Tucker in 2005-06 and 2004-05.