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.
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.
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 ...
Is inflation up 17% since President Joe Biden took office?
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Inflation rose after Biden took office in January 2021, peaking in June 2022. That month’s 9.1% year-over-year increase was a four-decade high. Since 2021, inflation costs the typical household $11,434 annually, according to an analysis by Republican members of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. Average wages are up …
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 ...
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 district ...
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Here’s a look at how Wisconsin’s abortion laws have changed since 1849: In 1849, a year after Wisconsin became a state, abortion was banned only after “quickening” — when a woman could feel the fetus move about halfway through pregnancy. The prohibition was part of a bill relating to laws on homicide. The “quickening doctrine” was ...
Has 'just about every law enforcement agency' endorsed Trump?
WEBApr 4, 2024 · As of early April, few law enforcement organizations have announced endorsements in the 2024 presidential election. Former President Donald Trump, comparing himself with President Joe Biden, claimed in an April 1 Milwaukee radio interview that he is “supported by just about every law enforcement agency in the country; I think, maybe every one
Wisconsin Watch | Independent investigative news
WEBGet our free newsletter, The Wednesday Report, to see what we find. Wisconsin Watch Nonprofit, nonpartisan news about Wisconsin Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan made a surprise visit to Baraboo, speaking at an event organized by Sauk County residents who sought to ratchet up pressure on ...
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 ...