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Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open
Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Rule Change Aims To Boost Kin Placements For Wisconsin Foster Children
With 39% of foster kids already first placed with relatives, state officials hope streamlined rules will connect even more children to family.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids
39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
SDC Pushed to ‘De-Designate’ Given FoodShare Crisis
State asks financially imperiled community action agency to step down.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public
DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle DuClos
SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits
Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Meredith Melland
SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff
WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.
Jun 29th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan
But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Cardboard Beds Dramatize Hidden Crisis
Temporary art installation by nonprofit Courage+ highlights LGBTQ+ homelessness.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Department of Justice Sues SDC
Lawsuit charges former SDC employees owed nearly $360,000 in wages, benefits.
May 24th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency
Its board members must examine options, decide its future.
May 11th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Crowley Supports Replacing SDC
State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?
Apr 30th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland
Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Report Finds 25% of Childcare Providers Could Close Without State Support
New report from state agency bolsters Gov. Evers' case for $480 million childcare allocation.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
State Will Hold Public Hearing on Social Development Commission
WI Dept of Children and Families may de-register SDC, affecting its funding.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer
But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities
Seventy-eight children were placed out of state for care in 2023.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
SDC Could Lose Funding Following Board Resignations
Beleaguered social welfare agency's board is now too small by at least one state standard.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
How Milwaukee’s Giant Anti-Poverty Agency Unraveled
Government agencies gave SDC big contracts even after it ended internal auditing.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity
Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million
County ended birth cost recovery program with the goal of addressing racial inequity, improving child support.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Child Care Becoming Harder to Afford, State Report Finds
Value of state subsidy has declined and working families need help, Gov. Evers says.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee’s Native Community Faces Surge in Opioid Deaths
Battling the highest overdose rate among all racial and ethnic groups.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Trisha Young
State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin
Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism
Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.
May 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding
Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.
May 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat
The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.
May 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Alexander Fends Off Challenge for Board Seat
Alexander beats first-time candidate Brandon Williford in district on northwest side.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program
Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary
Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline
Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions
GOP bills forbid abortion training at UW hospitals, fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats
Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks
City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding
Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Inside Wellpoint’s Campus Overhaul
1950s orphanage evolves into hub for community and trauma-informed care.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding
Republican legislators so far opposed, but may consider tax credits.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State At Risk of Losing 2,000 Child Care Programs
End of federal funding could mean many parents have to leave workforce.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program
Advocates say decision would raise costs and cause centers to close.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Milwaukee Child Care Issues Force Parents To Stop Working
City's South Side is a "child care desert." McDonald's can pay better than centers.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Tyler Dedrick
Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10
Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Budget Funds Affordable Housing, Tenant Legal Support
Help for low-income renters would have significant impact in Milwaukee.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
City Offering $1,500 Grants To Early Childhood Workers
Funded by federal grant, effort is designed to grow the childcare workforce.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Child Care Providers, Parents Call for More Funding
Advocate says system ‘will collapse’ without state aid when pandemic relief ends.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
New Apartment Complex For Displaced LGBTQ+ Young Adults
Courage MKE will be located on South Side. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Child Care Providers Face Tough Choices
Struggling with worker shortages, low wages, long waitlists as federal pandemic funds end.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care
Using $10 million federal ARPA funding for grants, testing if child care coverage helps businesses recruit employees.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Program Helps Families Encountering Child Protective Services
Caseworkers help families navigate rental and energy assistance, childcare.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Chesnie Wardell
Million-Dollar Childcare Center Filling Vacant School
Tashawana Green opening new facility in Sherman Park with backing of Northwest Side CDC.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce
Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.
May 13th, 2022 by Zhen Wang
‘Day Without Child Care’ Dramatizes Issue
Wisconsin among 25 states that participates in event pushing better pay for workers, more affordable care.
May 10th, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
State Child Care Coalition Seeks Support
Pushing for more state support through scholarships, stipends, tax credits, other measures.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program
Malaika Early Learning Center, 125 W. Auer St. serves pre-K to third grade children.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Bill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?
Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office
Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
US Must Help Afghan Refugees
We have a great debt to repay going back decades.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Why Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Legislators Reinstate Work Search Rule
On party line vote Republicans add work search requirement for those getting unemployment benefits.
May 20th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Proposes COVID-19 Child Care Aid
Spending $132 million in federal funds for this requires GOP legislators' approval.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work
Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Human Trafficking Still a Hidden Problem
State had more than 60 cases in 2018, but much of it undetected, experts say.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Look for 27th Street
The new $10 million project on 27th and Wisconsin is nearly complete, as our photos show.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
World Refugee Day Comes of Age
Largest event ever held here celebrates contributions of state's 70,000 refugees.
Jun 25th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Final Tally on State Budget
The numbers show some surprising priorities, with spending on health care leading the way.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The State’s Square Deal
Progress of the state's new, $10 million office building on 27th St.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Day Care Centers Face Financial Squeeze
State reimbursement rates are 13 percent lower than market rate, could force centers out of business.
Nov 7th, 2012 by Matthew Bin Han Ong
Bait and Switch?
One building was presented, but another is being built. Ald. Bauman's proposal will end such practices.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Will State Screw Milwaukee?
Expert condemns state for switching Milwaukee’s foster care funding to help other counties.
Aug 31st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
After Revisions Office Building Approved for 27th and Wisconsin
WIS27 LLC's proposal to develop a 64,000 SF office building at the corner of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue was approved by the Milwaukee Common Council today. WIS27 will purchase the vacant lot from the city for $1, and intends to lease the new building to the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Apr 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
