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Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Coalition Pushes Efforts to Prevent Evictions
I in 10 renters evicted in city's worst census tracks, study found.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic
Forced to Work for FoodShare
Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Report Finds Barriers to Jobs for Ex-Cons
Few states make it tougher to expunge criminal records, WPF study finds.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court
Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Program Expunges Juvenile Records
City partners in program for young adults in public housing to remove job barrier.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
New State Law Helps Debt Collectors
Makes it easy for debt buyers to target consumers with poorly documented claims.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
GOP Bill Hurts Elderly, Blind, Disabled
Proposed restrictions in Food Share benefits fall hardest on these vulnerable groups.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
A Community Leader for 30 Years
Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.
Jun 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Will Universal Drivers Ed Increase Racial Integration?
Plan for free driver’s education classes wins Greater Together Challenge, initiative to reduce segregation in Milwaukee.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
