County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It
County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.
Jan 17th, 2024
After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men
Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.
Jan 11th, 2024
Wisconsin Has A “Smart Growth” Law To Encourage Housing, But No One Is Enforcing It
Planner Robin Palm has been willing to go to court over a proposal in Wauwatosa.
Dec 22nd, 2023
Milwaukee County Is Funding Affordable Housing In Suburbs
Multi-year effort aims to address shortage, reduce disparities in communities that once opposed such housing.
Dec 21st, 2023
JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court
Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.
Nov 13th, 2023
MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.
Nov 1st, 2023
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023
Where Do Your Possessions Go In An Eviction?
Losing a home can also mean losing your stuff, but there are limited protections for tenants.
Apr 27th, 2023
Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?
The state's 65,000 convicted felons face tougher rules than in three neighboring states.
Mar 25th, 2023
