Homelessness: Wisconsin leader talks ongoing state efforts, Utah and Washington leaders share their steps

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A woman and child pass by an abandoned storefront on State Street in Downtown Madison
A woman and child pass by an abandoned storefront on State Street in Downtown Madison that’s often used by homeless people as a place to sleep. Steven Potter/WPR

The head of Wisconsin’s Interagency Council on Homelessness discusses its action plan. Then, we discuss out-of-state efforts to address homelessness.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's statewide action plan to end homelessness

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development data shows more than 4,700 people in Wisconsin experienced homelessness on a given night in 2022. The Interagency Council on Homelessness discusses population trends and its statewide action plan.

  • Out-of-state leaders explain ways to address homelessness

    Utah unveiled its state plan to address homelessness with target outcomes by 2027. The state’s homeless coordinator explains prevention and services. Plus, a regional initiative in Washington seeks to solve chronic homelessness. We learn how it’s obtaining 1,600 units for emergency housing.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mike Basford Guest
  • Wayne Niederhauser Guest
  • Tedd Kelleher Guest

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