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City’s Evictions Far From Worst
New data on evictions shows a huge national problem with lessons for Milwaukee.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyBill Targets Milwaukee’s Segregation
Landlords would be nudged to accept federal housing vouchers. Many testified against bill.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Graham KilmerJewish Family Services (JFS) to bring EVICTED author to town in May
Event aims to address the urgent need for safe and affordable housing in Milwaukee
Feb 7th, 2018 by Jewish Family ServicesSolutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth BakerLisa Braun
"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."
Oct 30th, 2017 by NewaukeeBill Targets Evictions, Housing Discrimination
1 in 8 families evicted every two years. Rep. Crawley’s bill aims at problem.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Edgar MendezWho Benefits From Federal Housing Subsidies?
Higher income get more than low income, Waukesha more than Milwaukee.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonEviction Defense Project Opens, Providing Free Civil Legal Aid
EDP provides tenants facing eviction with access to free civil legal aid and on-site, limited scope, representation.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Legal Action of WisconsinEviction Defense Project Opens, Providing Free Civil Legal Aid
Legal Action of Wisconsin launches new program to help stabilize housing for families facing eviction in Milwaukee County
Feb 12th, 2017 by Legal Action of WisconsinNew Report Estimates Domes Cost
$64 million to replace or $14 to $54 million for repair approaches. Abele may favor relocation.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Virginia SmallMillennials Flocking to Milwaukee
Data shows Milwaukee ranks second in the Midwest in attracting millennials.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneGreenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Graham KilmerDreaming About Frank Lloyd Wright
Touring his homes built for average people provides lessons for today.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Margaret RozgaHarvard Author Explains Plague of Evictions
At Boswell Books, MacArthur "Genius" discusses 16,000 people in city evicted annually.
Mar 11th, 2016 by Allison DikanovicThe Plague of Urban Evictions
New Yorker reports on evictions of poor renters in Milwaukee. The numbers are shocking.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy