On Monday November 26th, Brenda Konkel subbing for John Quinlan focused on ways to alleviate homelessness in Madison. She spoke with a number of Madison officials who are searching for ways to help the homeless community including County Board Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner, Michael Basford from Housing Initiatives and Linda Ketcham from the Madison Urban Ministry(MUM). […]
Poverty Is A Game of Musical Chairs
On Monday July 22nd, host John Quinlan discussed solutions to addressing poverty with David Riemer, an advocate for Milwaukee’s Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and Dane County Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner, a member of Dane County’s newly-established Poverty Commission.
Homeless Issues Facing Madison
With winter just around the corner, homelessness is another important issue that Madison and Dane County will need to consider.
Homeless Day Shelter & “Better Off Budget”
Do you know about Madison’s proposed Homeless Day Shelter? Are you up to date on what Madison public officials are doing to better situate families affected by budget austerity measures? Check out this Public Affair to find out more!
Madison Affordable Housing
What is the latest with affordable housing in Madison? What is the city’s approach to the issue? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Dane County Jail Resolution
What are the details of the jail resolution passed last night by the Dane County Board’s Public Protection and Judiciary Committee? What’s next? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find our more!