Homelessness among Milwaukee’s older adults is rising due to a lack of resources, isolation and other systemic gaps. Leaders and health care workers are coming together to address the issue.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 18
Access reentry resources; learn how to ride MCTS buses; cook a plant-based meal; and more.
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Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties
The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Homeowners continue to raise concerns about property assessments as deadline to appeal approaches
Many of Milwaukee’s homeowners question why their home assessment jumped and what it means for property taxes. The deadline to appeal your home assessment is Monday, May 18.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Safe & Sound training gives resident leaders a space to connect and be empowered to lead neighborhood initiatives
Safe & Sound recently hosted a Resident Leader Training cohort, an opportunity for block club leaders and other residents to connect and gain tools about how to tackle neighborhood safety issues.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 15
Shop student-made goods; check out big trucks; learn about housing resources; and more.
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Disaster relief organizers push for changes in Milwaukee’s flood response
Organizers from the Flood Hope 500 initiative say more support for residents is needed from the City of Milwaukee from recurring floods
Posted inCommunity, Education
The SAVE plan for federal student loans is ending. What should borrowers do next?
The SAVE plan allowed borrowers to pay as little as $0 a month for their federal student loans. Now borrowers will need to choose a different path.
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Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards
Reporters were recognized for their coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, power plants, police misconduct and a high school barbershop.
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Milwaukee County flood damage assessed for possible federal individual assistance
Milwaukee County is included in the state’s joint preliminary damage assessment for individual assistance from April’s flooding and storms.