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Assembly Republicans Lead the Way on Homelessness

State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding the package of bills Assembly Republicans released to combat homelessness

Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Introduce Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined her Wisconsin colleague Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2) to introduce legislation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) runaway and homeless youth.

NLCHP, ACLU File Suit to Protect Voting Rights in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Wisconsin today filed a federal lawsuit charging that Wisconsin's voter ID law is unconstitutional and will deprive citizens of their basic right to vote. The lawsuit is the only active federal challenge against a photo ID law, the most common type of legislation that is part of a nationwide attack on the right to vote.

Kagen Makes It Easier For Veterans To Buy Their First Homes

WASHINGTON, DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is building a better future for our veterans and their families.

Governor Doyle Announces More Than $6.3 Million to Benefit Homeless Persons

MADISON, WI - July 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Jim Doyle today announced awards totaling $6,395,897 to 88 organizations across Wisconsin for emergency shelter, homeless prevention, transitional housing and supportive service programs. Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Richard J. Leinenkugel presented the awards on behalf of the Governor at the Wisconsin Conference on Homelessness in Middleton.

Governor Doyle Announces $39 Million to Stabilize Neighborhoods Hard-hit by Foreclosure

MADISON, WI - September 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Doyle today announced $39 million to help redevelop foreclosed properties throughout Wisconsin in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes.

HUD charges Wisconsin landlords with discriminating against families with children

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged the owners and property manager of a Wisconsin rental property with housing discriminating for refusing to rent certain apartments to families with children.

Governor Doyle Announces More Than $6.6 Million to Benefit Homeless Population

APPLETON, WI - July 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Doyle today announced awards totaling $6,602,685 to 85 organizations across Wisconsin for emergency shelter, homeless prevention, assistance and transitional programs administered by the Division of Housing and Community Development in the Department of Commerce (Commerce).

Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Wisconsin

MADISON - July 25, 2007 -- Governor Jim Doyle today announced "Homeward Wisconsin," a plan to end homelessness in Wisconsin in 10 years by addressing reasons for homelessness, providing job service outreach, expanding education and access to jobs programs, and assisting adolescents as they transition from foster care.

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Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces National Mortgage Settlement Relief Exceeds...

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Wisconsin borrowers received $23.5 million in mortgage loan-related relief in the first quarter of 2013 under the National Mortgage Settlement. Adding to previously announced totals, 3,516 Wisconsin borrowers have now claimed $167,183,021 in loan-related relief. In addition, 106 Wisconsin borrowers are in trial mortgage modifications, which will add $8 million to the State’s relief in coming months – raising the projected total to more than $175 million statewide so far.

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Shopko

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Shopko property located at 320 South Access Road in Rice Lake, Wisconsin for $6,378,560.