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.
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 …
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WEBGet our free newsletter, The Wednesday Report, to see what we find. Wisconsin Watch Nonprofit, nonpartisan news about Wisconsin The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to have his name removed as an independent presidential candidate from the November ballot or covered ...
Did Tim Walz sign bill requiring menstrual items in boys bathrooms?
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in May 2023 signed legislation requiring public schools to provide free menstrual products to “all menstruating students in restrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12 according to a plan developed by the school district.”. The Minnesota Education Department told Wisconsin Watch: “Each school …
Tim Walz: Does law let parent's child be taken over sex changes?
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Twenty-five states restrict gender-affirming care. A spokesperson for Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance cited the Minnesota law to back Vance’s claim Aug. 7, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that Walz supports removing custody from parents who “don’t want to consent to sex changes.”. This fact brief is responsive to ...
Can those under 21 drink alcohol in Wisconsin bar if with parent?
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Yes. Wisconsin’s legal drinking age is 21, but people under 21 can legally drink alcoholic beverages in establishments such as taverns and restaurants if they are with their parents, guardians or spouses of legal drinking age. However, establishments can refuse to serve underage people.
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 …
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.
‘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.
Is Wisconsin home to 12 Native Nations?
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Twelve Native Nations reside in Wisconsin, with 11 having federal recognition. Get our free newsletter, The Wednesday Report, and stay informed about everything happening in Wisconsin. They include the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lac …