Michael Basford, director of the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness.

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Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Republican sponsor says it's intended to "defund all the stuff that doesn't work."

State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership

State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership

Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Announces New Recommendations for Tackling Homelessness in Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers Announces New Recommendations for Tackling Homelessness in Wisconsin

Interagency Council on homelessness adopts “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report, outlines new steps to address homelessness in Wisconsin

Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium

Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium

Wisconsin saw the highest number of eviction filings this year in September.

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.

Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin

Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin

Nationwide homelessness is increasing. Meanwhile, state lawmakers argue over funding to combat the issue.

Gov. Evers Announces Homelessness Project Grant Awardees
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Gov. Evers Announces Homelessness Project Grant Awardees

The grant awards are the result of a process that was started in June when the WHEDA Board of Directors approved making available to the Interagency Council $500,000 in statewide funding for programs that help people experiencing homelessness.

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Basford to the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness
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Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Basford to the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness

Basford will serve at the pleasure of the governor beginning Mon., May 13, 2019.