The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is at risk of bankruptcy after the misuse of millions in Section 8 funding.
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Housing Authority residents seek remedy for bedbugs in class-action lawsuit
College Court residents take legal action against their landlord, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, over alleged “persistent and rampant” bedbugs.
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Common Ground pushes for reform with new HACM board nominees
In a push for change, Common Ground has nominated seven candidates to serve on the board of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
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After months of being ignored, Housing Authority residents take a new approach to making their demands known
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, public housing residents have tried unsuccessfully for months to attend the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, or HACM, board meetings.
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Students who get free or reduced lunch may be able to take driver’s ed classes at no cost starting in July
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expected to roll out a free program that will fund driver’s education for students in need.
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This week, the city begins overseeing maintenance issues at Housing Authority properties
Starting this week, the City of Milwaukee will oversee Housing Authority residents’ maintenance concerns and provide funds to address them.
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How tenants are pushing the Housing Authority to make improvements
The Milwaukee Common Council is taking steps to address HACM residents’ concerns after tenants organized for themselves.
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The city is pushing for more oversight of the Housing Authority. Here’s what you need to know.
After months of outcry, Common Council members have created a potential solution to tackling issues with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
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Housing Authority residents demand investigation, new leadership
Residents are demanding an investigation of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and a change in leadership after experiencing “lost” rent payments, poor management and other challenges.
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Health insurance advocates continue ACA enrollment efforts
Although ACA open enrollment will be closed until November, individuals and families with life-changing events can enroll in health insurance on the federal marketplace.