How to apply for rental assistance in Wisconsin
WEBJul 14, 2021 · There are two programs in Milwaukee: Community Advocates serves Milwaukee and Waukesha counties and can be reached online or at 414-270-4646. You can also pick up and drop off a hard copy application at their office at 728 North James Lovell St. in Milwaukee from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Waukesha County residents can pick up and ...
Struggling to pay rent? Here’s how to get help - Wisconsin Watch
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Gov. Tony Evers in February launched the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) program, which aims to distribute $322 million in federal stimulus funds to struggling renters statewide. Qualifying Wisconsin residents can receive up to a year of help paying current or overdue rent or utility bills. Here is what renters should know.
Wisconsin alcohol consumption: How it compares to other states
WEBMar 2, 2023 · In 2022, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Wisconsin as the nation’s “drunkest” state based on self-reporting, with 25.2% of Wisconsin residents drinking excessively. In 2021, 41 of the 50 most heavily drinking counties were located in Wisconsin. Get our free newsletter, The Wednesday Report, and stay informed about everything happening in Wisconsin.
Fatal police encounters on the rise in Wisconsin
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In the past two years the rate has risen, particularly compared with neighboring states. There were at least 24 fatal encounters last year, up from 14 the previous year. So far the number of deaths this year is at least 19, according to a Wisconsin Watch review. That outpaces Illinois, which has more than twice the population.
Medical marijuana bills in Wisconsin: What is the status?
WEBSep 27, 2023 · Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, has proposed legalizing marijuana for both recreational and medical purposes in all three of his budget proposals — most recently at the start of 2023 — but GOP lawmakers have slashed the provisions during the budget writing process all three times. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Wisconsinites support legalizing ...
‘You’re treated like a criminal’: Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency ...
WEBJan 5, 2023 · When Chrissy Barnard faced a mental health crisis and most needed care, law enforcement handcuffed her, placed her in the back of a patrol car and drove her five hours to Wisconsin’s only state-run mental health facility for the general public.
Wisconsin town of Eureka sued over large farm regulations
WEBAug 9, 2024 · A sign opposing a proposed concentrated animal feeding operation that would house thousands of pigs is shown in the town of Trade Lake in Burnett County, Wis., on April 28, 2023. The proposal spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms, triggering heated debate. One of the towns, Eureka, now faces a …
Did wages rise under Trump more than other modern presidents?
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Yes. Real wages — wages adjusted for inflation — increased 7% during former President Donald Trump’s four years in office, the highest increase over one presidential term since the 1970s. That’s according to a Texas A&M University analysis dating back to Jimmy Carter (1977-81). The Trump increase was due partly to low-wage workers being ...
Wisconsin constitutional amendments seek more Legislature power
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Wisconsin voters have approved 150 of the 202 constitutional amendments in the state’s history, including 11 of 12 since 2000 and all five since 2020: April 2020: More rights for crime victims, including the right to be heard at plea and parole hearings (known as Marsy’s Law). At least one police department has cited the amendment to block ...
Here’s how to vote in Wisconsin’s upcoming elections
WEBMar 8, 2024 · There are several ways to do it. You can register online, by mail or in person at your municipal clerk’s office. You can also register to vote in person at your polling place on election day. You must provide a proof of residence document when registering to vote. Voters must reside at their current address for at least 28 days by election ...