Ron Smith

3 weeks ago | einnews.com | Ron Smith

Agnomy Launches to Streamline Ag Service Access for Farmers and Providers Agnomy connects farmers to local services and helps providers manage their business in one easy platform AgTech Platform Helps Farmers Quickly Find and Book Critical Services While Giving Providers the Tools to Grow and Manage Their Business—All in One Place SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agnomy, a new agtech platform built by a third-generation California farmer, officially launches...

4 weeks ago | milwaukeenns.org | Ron Smith |Julius Shieh

A steep funding cut expected to take place later this year threatens to gut Covering Wisconsin, a statewide health insurance navigator program that provides free guidance and other resources to help people access health coverage. Covering Wisconsin, enacted as a result of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, employs dozens of expert navigators to help people enroll in and find options for health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.

2 months ago | milwaukeenns.org | Ron Smith |Edgar Mendez

It’s been over seven years since the release of the Blueprint for Peace, a novel plan to help reduce violence in a city long plagued by it. “If we don’t own this, if we don’t make this a part of our DNA, part of our fabric as a community, it’s not going to succeed,” then-Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said during a news conference to announce the plan. “But I believe we can do this.”Years later, leaders have begun plans to update the Blueprint for Peace.

2 months ago | milwaukeenns.org | Princess Byers |Ron Smith

Milwaukee’s Rental Housing Resource Center, also known as the RHRC, is working to be a one-stop shop for rental housing issues. The center opened during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has since expanded to have walk-in and triage capacity. “The goal of the RHRC is eviction diversion, which usually means to keep our clients out of eviction court,” said Ericka Crowley, the center’s director. In its short existence, the RHRC has served Milwaukeeans in many capacities.

Jan 23, 2025 | milwaukeenns.org | Ron Smith

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. Children and teens are invited to hang out and engage in activities from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Milwaukee Public Library Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. More information here.