What you need to know about when and how you can withhold rent
Here are some user-friendly materials for those who need to learn about rent abatement and how to do it properly.

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Economic Development
Big raise on its way for permanently and totally disabled workers as Tony Evers signs worker’s comp bill
More than 300 permanently and totally disabled recipients haven’t received a raise in their worker’s comp benefits since 2016.
Education
How should Milwaukee handle the education crisis on the North Side?
The Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, a student and a teacher share their thoughts.
Health & WEllness
Can you tour long-term care facilities without an appointment?
Walk-in visits are often allowed and recommended before enrolling at a long-term care facility. Here’s what experts advise.
Housing
‘This isn’t just about one landlord’: Tenants United launches latest push to improve housing conditions in Milwaukee
Common Ground and its new branch, Tenants United, are working to hold private landlords accountable.
Public Safety
‘What exists is not always what young people want’: Milwaukee leaders react to ‘teen takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park
Community leaders in Milwaukee are raising concerns about violence involving teens and calling for solutions.
Arts and Recreation
Mixed martial arts star and Milwaukee native Rose Namajunas meets with youths at South Side club
Rose “Thug Rose” Namajunas, a current UFC fighter and former champion, shared her experiences growing up in Milwaukee.
