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.

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.