Struggling to pay rent? Here’s how to get help - Wisconsin Watch
Mar 29, 2021 · Tenant Resource Center serves Madison and surrounding Dane County. It can be reached online or at 608-257-0006. Wisconsin renters last year faced an estimated rent shortfall of $139 million to $260 million, placing up to 260,000 households at risk of eviction, according to one analysis.These rental properties are seen in downtown Madison, Wis ...
Search for a ballot drop box in your Wisconsin community here
Oct 27, 2020 · Most municipalities require ballots be deposited by Nov. 3, but some have earlier deadlines or specific restrictions. Search for a drop box in your community here: If voters miss the deadline to deposit their ballot in a particular drop box, clerks are advised to display instructions on alternate ways they can submit their ballots. The ...
Here’s how to vote in Wisconsin’s upcoming elections
Mar 8, 2024 · 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 day in order to register to vote.
How to apply for rental assistance in Wisconsin
Jul 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 ...
Wisconsin ballot question: Voters to decide noncitizen voting limits
Sep 20, 2024 · With ballot question, Wisconsin voters will decide limits on noncitizen voting. A proposed constitutional amendment would rule out exceptions for local elections. Opponents worry that it could lead to more restrictions. by Alexander Shur / Votebeat September 20th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch. A sign directs voters to the Olbrich ...
Wisconsin Watch | Independent investigative news
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026 in Wisconsin. by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch, Hallie Claflin / Wisconsin Watch and Matthew DeFour / Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin Watch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit investigative news outlet reporting fearlessly on issues of importance to the state.
Tim Walz: Does law let parent's child be taken over sex changes?
Aug 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 ...
Wisconsin prisons: 10 guards, 900 inmates, dire results
Feb 2, 2024 · 10 guards, 900 inmates: Wisconsin prisons see dire results of ignored warnings. An extreme shortage of guards at Wisconsin’s prisons slowed basic operations to a crawl. Inmates escaped, prisons locked down and conditions deteriorated. by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News February 2nd, 2024 Why ...
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
Jul 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 ...
Wisconsin inmates share their priorities for a new prison ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Incarcerated Wisconsin residents share their priorities for a new Department of Corrections leader. The search for someone to lead the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, or DOC, is in progress. In a press release, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced the retirement of Kevin Carr, who served as secretary of the DOC for roughly five years.