Milwaukee, WI
Biden Delivers for Wisconsin Manufacturing Workers, And He’s Just Getting Started – Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
By Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
Over the years, Milwaukee has been known by many nicknames, including Brew City, Cream City, or simply the 414. But one hundred years ago, the Milwaukee area was referred to as the “Machine Shop of the World.” Our region earned that label thanks to the workers and manufacturers who made locally produced goods, right here in Milwaukee County.
Today, the manufacturing sector remains critical to the Milwaukee metro area, as our community ranks second in the nation for manufacturing workers and accounts for more than 100,000 jobs in our community. Good-paying manufacturing jobs in Milwaukee have been a blessing for many residents. These are family-supporting opportunities that tend to pay more and provide long-term career trajectories.
The only problem? We need more. Fortunately for Milwaukee, President Joe Biden has been on the job. Under President Biden, Milwaukee and Wisconsin have seen a resurgence in manufacturing. While challenges persist, thanks to legislation championed by the president, more manufacturing jobs are on their way to the Badger State.
The fruits of the President’s labor can be found all over Wisconsin, including at the Ingeteam facility in the Menomonee River Valley. Last year, Ingeteam announced plans to expand production at its plant and begin manufacturing fast electric vehicle charging stations. This move is expected to support several hundred new jobs.
What was behind the company’s decision to bring a new production line to Southeast Wisconsin? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden in 2021. This legislation included $10 billion to support a national vehicle charging network, and Ingeteam was able to take advantage of these funds.
Overall, private companies have invested more than $4 billion in Wisconsin since the president took office and worked with Congress to pass bills like the American Rescue Plan, CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
President Biden’s economic plan is positioning Wisconsin manufacturing for the future. Just as important, it includes provisions to make sure Black workers share in the growth. These provisions are creating progress, with one recent analysis finding that more than 50 percent of the $129 billion invested in electric vehicle production during the Biden administration is located in areas with a Black population that matches or exceeds the national average.
The Biden manufacturing economy will lead to more jobs and higher wages for workers. Now to ensure this manufacturing revival lasts, workers and manufacturers need the White House to consider better coordinating federal rules. While President Biden has been working with Congress to revitalize U.S. manufacturing, manufacturers say federal agencies have been proposing regulations that are at odds with the president’s goals. These businesses say the large number of rules and new requirements coming all at once will make it challenging to modernize operations and build the facilities necessary to achieve the president’s vision for onshoring manufacturing to the United States.
Small manufacturers, in particular, are struggling with red tape. The average small manufacturer pays over $50,000 per year, per employee, in federal regulatory compliance costs. That is more than $1 million annually for a manufacturer with 20 employees.
A new White House focus on regulations could be especially important for Black-owned businesses. Estimates suggest there are around 100 small manufacturing businesses in Wisconsin that are Black-owned. When rules drive up the cost of electricity, slow down the permitting process, require new accounting or equipment, and do it all simultaneously, Black-owned businesses will get pinched the most. Coordinating federal regulations is one way to give these small manufacturers some relief.
It has been many decades since Milwaukee was known as the “Machine Shop of the World,” but thanks to President Biden, manufacturing is set to take off in our community and the entire state. Maybe the only thing that can stop us is a lack of coordination of federal regulations with the president’s manufacturing agenda. Fortunately, that is something this White House can fix, and I am looking forward to the work ahead in supporting Wisconsin manufacturing and delivering prosperity for workers and families in Milwaukee County.
Thanks to generous viewers, TMJ4’s Home 4 the Holidays Virtual Food Drive raised more than $29,000 for Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force — money that will help get food on tables this holiday season.
The donations came as the Hunger Task Force reports a 35% increase in traffic at local pantry networks over the past year.
The fundraising effort marks the 10th year that Raymond James, TMJ4, and Milwaukee’s Hunger Task Force have partnered for the Home 4 the Holidays virtual food drive. The online platform allows people to purchase an assortment of holiday food choices from the comfort of their own home or office.
Gary Sievewright from Raymond James explained why the company continues its annual participation.
Watch: Community raises over $29,000 during Home 4 the Holidays virtual food drive
Community raises over $29,000 during Home 4 the Holidays virtual food drive
“It’s part of our culture to be involved in the community, and we just love the need to help people that really have a need for food, right? So this is a passion of ours, it’s a passion of yours. We love the partnership, and we’re happy to raise as much money as we can every year,” Sievewright said.
People can continue making donations by visiting HungerTaskForce.org to help feed families in need this holiday season.
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Milwaukee New Year’s Eve Free Rides
In partnership with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the Miller Lite Free Rides program returns to Milwaukee as people ring in the new year.
MILWAUKEE – In partnership with Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the Miller Lite Free Rides program returns to Milwaukee as people ring in the new year.
The program got its start in 1988 and provides residents with free transportation to celebrate the new year responsibly.
This year’s program is especially meaningful as Miller Lite celebrates its 50th anniversary and the Free Rides program approaches 10 million rides provided nationwide.
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Visit the MCTS website to find the most popular routes. You can also download the UMO app to plan and track your bus in real-time.
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee woman claims predatory towing left her with hundreds in fees after apartment complex confusion
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee woman says she has been without her car for almost a week after what she claims was an unfair towing incident from an apartment complex, leaving her with a $400 bill.
“It’s been pretty terrible,” Pappalardo said.
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Ashley Pappalardo’s car was towed from the Parkview Apartment lot near Silver Spring and Highway 100 on Thursday morning. Her sister was driving the vehicle at the time and says there was confusion about where to park due to different property ownership.
According to Department of Revenue records, the building had just been sold to new ownership that same day. A sign posted near the entrance warns that non-residents will be towed.
Watch: Milwaukee woman claims predatory towing left her with hundreds in fees
Milwaukee woman claims predatory towing left her with hundreds in fees after apartment complex confusion
Pappalardo said that during conversations with the new management, they told her the towing shouldn’t have happened.
“She says we called and put any operations from them on hold until we can review a contract,” Pappalardo said. “I asked, ‘So they didn’t have any right to be on the property?’ She said no.”
Pappalardo says Brew City Towing and Recovery, which towed the vehicle, also confirmed to her that operations had been put on hold.
TMJ4 reporter Brendyn Jones attempted to speak to the property manager to clear up the confusion, but received no answer.
A sign indicated the office was closed because of new ownership. When Jones called the posted number and spoke with an Appleton Rental Homes representative, she declined to answer whether there was an active contract with Brew City and denied an interview request, saying Pappalardo should pay the fine.
At Brew City Towing, a worker instructed TMJ4 to call the office, but the voicemail box was full. Jones reached out to Brew City over the phone and by text, but received no answer from the people who have the car.
Pappalardo went to the police, who she said told her a small claims report might be her next step.
“Anyone who’s been in that civil lawsuit process understands it’s an incredibly long and grueling process for very little outcome,” Pappalardo said.
For now, she’s out of luck, hoping Brew City compromises.
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