Follow the (Coronavirus) money rolling in to Dane County
$95M is coming to the County, $24.4M for our bus system, $1.1M in CDBG funds, Small Businesses (including nonprofits) to get forgivable Payroll Protection loans, we've been declared a federal disaster area and more on the way? Who decides where that money will go?
Virtual Rally Today at Noon
Yes, a virtual rally! It's on Zoom at noon today and they are rallying to postpone the election.
Governor’s Orders: Landlord Entry and Evictions Prohibited
The governor issued orders today halting eviction actions (except to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking) until May 26th. But you still will be responsible for paying your rent.
Governor Evers limits gatherings to 10 people
Elections still on - local elections must continue. Expect more closures and cancellations . . . and community services to be cut.
What does a Wisconsin, Dane County or Madison “State of Emergency” do?
I have found few people who can tell me anything except what most think of - calling up the National Guard and FEMA money from the federal government. What else?
Homeless Bills Stalled in Legislature til January
Here is the update from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Homelessness. This is an initiative both the city and county have given a couple thousands of dollars a year to.
Tenant Resource Center Now Only Serving Dane County
Due to a HUD funding cut, Tenant Resource Center is now only serving Dane County. Here's their press release and ways you can help
Thursday Round Up – 9/24/19
News, gardening events, looking for hosts for international students, fair housing training, Tenant Resource Center volunteers needed, etc.
Anti-Protest Bill in Wisconsin Legislature
I'm a little late on this one . . . public hearing is today . . . started at 11am, may still be in session?
Madison’s Youth Climate Strike, Friday
Thanks to Carrie Sherpelz for passing along this information and the photo!
Rally for Common Sense Gun Laws Wednesday
A message from Representative Chris Taylor.
Tenant Resource Center Welcomes Robin Sereno and an Apology!
Nearly a year after I was forced out of my 27 year career with the Tenant Resource Center (23 years as Executive Director), they have hired a new Executive Director! And, I got an apology.