Milwaukee County

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Milwaukee County Affordable Housing Program Targets Suburbs

The growth of jobs in the Milwaukee suburbs is outpacing the housing supply.

December 21, 2023 - Wisconsin Watch

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Milwaukee County Makes Substantial Progress on Homelessness

In 2022, the county’s point-in-time count of unhoused people reflected just 18 individuals, the lowest in the country.

February 3, 2023 - Urban Milwaukee

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Wisconsin in Crisis

Hospitals in parts of Wisconsin are experiencing a medical crisis reminiscent of New York and Arizona—they are running out of beds due to a surge of COVID-19 patients. The outbreak is statewide, showing no relationship with density.

October 11, 2020 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Homeless

'Housing First' Program Reduces Homelessness by 70 Percent in Milwaukee County

The "housing first" approach to homelessness is building a track record of success in Milwaukee.

July 13, 2016 - Urban Milwaukee

$250 Million in Public Funding Moving Forward for Milwaukee Bucks Arena

Approval for a $250 million public funding package—split between state, county, and local authorities—is all but assured.

July 21, 2015 - Urban Milwaukee

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