On February 27, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate held an informational hearing on Comprehensive Planning featuring the the following invited speakers only: Tom Larson, Wisconsin Realtors Association Brad Boycks, Wisconsin Builders Association Toni Herket, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Joe Ruth, Wisconsin Towns Association Collin Driscoll, Wisconsin Counties Association Steve DeClene, Neumann Companies […]
On February 25, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform held an informational hearing on Manufactured Home Community Licensing and Title Issues featuring the following invited speakers: Wisconsin Housing Alliance License and Permit Holders Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
On December 18, 2024, the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations met on the following agenda: Organizational matters Presentation by Samantha Linden, Legislative Liaison, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Matt Fortney – General Counsel – Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority WHEDA Discussion of items for committee approval: 2025 LRB-0122/1, relating to pupils wearing […]
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
The Annual WHEDA Conference connects developers, property managers, financial specialists, lenders, housing advocates, state representatives, municipal leaders, and many others under the same roof to learn about industry changes from experts, gain new knowledge and insights through a wide array of highly engaging sessions, and collaborate to find creative ways to expand safe, affordable housing […]
On October 29, 2024, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted James Mathy, the Administrator for Milwaukee County Housing Services, to share details on Milwaukee County’s “Housing First” philosophy and its commitment and long-term vision for affordable housing. Mathy manages a broad portfolio of programs including HOME, CDBG, the Milwaukee County Housing Authority, and various homeless […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on a multi-pronged approach the county has developed in collaboration with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Speakers include: Kelly Westlund, Housing Outreach Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator, Bayfield […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on Forward Analytics’ data regarding various factors that alter the economy of the state and what the future may look like if recent trends continue. Speakers include: Dale Knapp, Director, Forward Analytics […]
