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How Does WI's High Black Male Incarceration Rate Impact the Whole Community?

More than 125 people from the Milwaukee area met Tuesday at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society at 27th and Center to voice their concerns about Wisconsin’s high rate of black male incarceration.
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Senators advanced three bills without dissent on Tuesday. Two deal with education, the third with the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex.

Former Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament died late Monday of complications from lung cancer, according to family members. He was 76.

Republican Sen. Glen Grothman's bill could mean longer hours for rural communities and fewer hours for cities, including Milwaukee.

Tuesday marks the third anniversary of Gov. Walker signing Act 10 into law, restricting public unions.

UPDATE: UWM men defeated Wright State 69-63 Tuesday night, to advance to the NCAA tournament next week.

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