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Color of Money, Economy

Homeownership gap for people of color in Wisconsin is wide; communities, nonprofits try to close it

by Gaby Vinick and Alexa Chatham June 12th, 2021June 9th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Historical redlining, racial covenants and modern-day barriers including lower incomes keep most residents of color in Wisconsin from owning homes

Color of Money, Economy

What Wisconsin homeowners (and those who want to be) should know

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 12th, 2021June 9th, 2021

Economy, Health & Welfare

Northeast Wisconsin’s critical shortage of affordable housing has deep roots and no easy fixes. Here’s why.

by Nusaiba Mizan / Green Bay Press-Gazette June 8th, 2021June 8th, 2021

Economy, Health & Welfare

How a lack of affordable housing crimps lives, economy in northeast Wisconsin

by Jeff Bollier / Green Bay Press-Gazette June 3rd, 2021June 8th, 2021

Color of Money, Economy, Health & Welfare

Convictions bar Wisconsinites from many jobs, making re-entry ‘a real struggle’

by Sonya Chechik and Kirien Sprecher May 29th, 2021May 27th, 2021

Color of Money, Economy, Education

Drop out or drown in debt? Many Black students in Wisconsin face stark choices in paying for college

by Alyssa Huglen May 15th, 2021June 8th, 2021

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

The CDC eviction moratorium may end. What does that mean for Wisconsin?

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 6th, 2021May 6th, 2021

Economy, Lives on Hold

‘I got nothing left’: Wisconsin’s jobless pushed to brink as ideas swirl for mending torn safety net

by Bram Sable-Smith February 18th, 2021March 1st, 2021

Economy, Health & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘It’s a scary transition’: After pandemic closes doors at bars and restaurants, Amy Moreland carves a new career path

by Bridgit Bowden February 3rd, 2021February 24th, 2021

Coronavirus Coverage, Economy, Environment, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin’s No. 1 mink farming industry now seen as a COVID-19 risk

by Kate Golden for Wisconsin Watch January 30th, 2021May 6th, 2021

Economy, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin farmers: Fixing farm finances will improve mental health

by Jack Kelly for Wisconsin Watch January 16th, 2021March 8th, 2021

Economy, Health & Welfare

‘The happiness and joy has been sucked out of me’: Wisconsin dairy farmers face mental health crisis

by Jack Kelly for Wisconsin Watch January 16th, 2021April 13th, 2021