Health

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'

Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation

Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation

Multiple inspections reveal persistent problem.

Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes

Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes

Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.

‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’

‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’

Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.

MKE County: Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care
MKE County

Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care

State health agency assesses the effects on Medicaid of federal funding cuts.

MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards

MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards

Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old buildings.

Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

New nonprofit's leader Dwain Berry says lack of services has devastating impact.

What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning

What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning

More than 4,500 children under age 6 tested positive for lead poisoning in Wisconsin last year. It has no overt symptoms.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans

Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans

Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.

Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?

MKE County: Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding
MKE County

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.

Wisconsin Still Denies Unemployment Claims for People on Disability

Wisconsin Still Denies Unemployment Claims for People on Disability

Federal judge ruled in July 2024 that the exclusion violates federal law.