The MKE Roots program helps teachers make social studies relevant to students by focusing on local history.

The Trump admin cut its funding, labeling it DEI. It was replaced by a grant focused on commemorating 1776

Learn more 👇

A year ago the RNC was in Milwaukee, with some expecting an economic windfall. Did that happen?

An official report tallies a $321 million impact. But this report does not account for normal resident spending that was lost due to the convention.

Anodyne Coffee's parent company is challenging this month's successful union vote, delaying certification.

Workers voted 37-0 to unionize. But FairWave, a KC-based coffee conglomerate that owns Anodyne, alleges foul play. Union says it's a delay tactic.

My latest:
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Anodyne workers will vote on forming a union today. 100% of workers signed union cards, but their employer - a nationwide coffee conglomerate owned by private equity - is forcing an NLRB election.

How a string of firings and a fight for local control got us here 👇

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What do MKE County Exec David Crowley, Unfinished Legacy founder Brema Brema, and HOOPS creator Nicole Acosta have in common?

They're all alum of Public Allies, an often under-the-radar leadership organization. The program is in jeopardy following cuts to AmeriCorps.

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In Milwaukee, a growing coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and anti-war groups are mobilizing this week in response to last week's arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan.

Thursday will see the annual May Day "Day Without Immigrants" action and a commemoration of last year's student encampments at UWM 👇

I spoke with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson about the extent of the city's collaboration with ICE

He stopped short of declaring Milwaukee a sanctuary city, says he doesn't want MKE to be "targeted by the Trump administration"

Full unedited interview linked. Q&As 👇
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But it's a dry cold

I'm working on a Very Important story about Milwaukee winter custard culture, which includes devising a rating system for what makes a good custard.

So Bluesky - what makes a good custard? Is it all about flavor? Texture? Vibes? A combination of things?

In other Wisconsin news, lame duck exports are up this quarter 📈

Cousin's kid: why do you have long hair when you're a boy?

Me: listen kid, every second you are absorbing a worldview that you may never understand. You will spend decades unlearning preferences that you accept now without question.

Kid: what?

Me: boys can have long hair too

Aubrey is right. Every time my stories don't get enough views I sue the internet

As of today, Milwaukee’s youth shelter capacity will be cut in half at the end of the year. This is due to federal funders ghosting the Walker's Point Youth and Family Center after funding them for decades.

Next week the Common Council will vote on reallocating funds to pick up the tab

@jimmygootz.bsky.social asking the real questions

I'm leaving the past in the Xitter. I am reborn, I am whole. I will still lie about understanding jazz.