Health
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Aurora Program Helps Women Refugees
Walker’s Point wellness clinic serves refugees from Somali, Syria, Iraqi, Myanmar.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Won’t Tell Truth on Obamacare
Senator claims it’s hated, but ACA now has highest support, especially Trump voters.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Barrett Ousts Bevan Baker Over Lead Fiasco
Failure to notify families of lead-poisoned children at issue; aldermen outraged.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.
Jan 6th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?
Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Jabril Faraj and Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Cuba Is Open and Welcoming
And there’s a lot we can learn from their health care system.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Art Heitzer
Federal Tax Plan’s Impact on State
Half of tax cuts will go to the top 5 percent, many lose health care.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Health Care Insurers Shaking Up Market
Some are even buying health care providers. Changes could be good for consumers.
Dec 21st, 2017 by John Torinus
Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
