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Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Steers $15 Million More to Help Renters
Funding from federal CARES Act will help meet surging demand for rental assistance payments.
Aug 11th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Baldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies
Legislation would direct federal funds to transitional jobs programs.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Rental Assistance Program Continues to Face Challenges
Some applicants have received rental aid, but most still await assistance.
Aug 2nd, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance
Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.
Jul 16th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs
Pandemic dramatizes long-term issue of job shortages, issue pushed by policy analyst David Riemer.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area
Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.
Jul 1st, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
45% in State Have Put Off Medical Care
Census Bureau survey also finds 21% may face loss of job income, 18% missed rent or mortgage payment.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
County Announces Housing Assistance Program
Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know
Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.
May 29th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
