Health
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTwo GOP Legislators Push Medical Pot Bill
Bill allows medicinal marijuana use for those meeting a narrow list of qualifications.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Christine HatfieldCounty Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Graham KilmerPlease, Ascension Wisconsin, Respect Your Workers
We deserve fair pay, safer staffing, and paid COVID-19 sick leave.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals10 Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Tests
Many locations in city. No health insurance required.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDemocrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases
State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases
Jan 20th, 2022 by Rob MentzerClaim Your Free COVID-19 Tests
USPS will distribute four free tests per household.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneReligious Leaders Urge Vaccinations
But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan