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Wisconsin’s Homelessness Trend Reverses | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s homelessness drop of 13% over a decade is a major win—but now, after five straight years of small increases, the state’s progress is slipping. Once powered by pandemic aid and the proven “housing first” model, the system is under strain as rent soars and federal funding shifts toward a controversial “treatment first” approach. While Milwaukee County has the most homeless people but the lowest rate per capita, Dane County’s rising numbers signal deeper regional challenges. With federal policy potentially undermining what’s worked, Wisconsin must act fast—or risk losing ground with…
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