Health

City Hall: Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
City Hall

Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away

But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.

Two GOP Legislators Push Medical Pot Bill

Two GOP Legislators Push Medical Pot Bill

Bill allows medicinal marijuana use for those meeting a narrow list of qualifications.

MKE County: County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
MKE County

County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks

Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.

Op-Ed: Please, Ascension Wisconsin, Respect Your Workers
Op-Ed

Please, Ascension Wisconsin, Respect Your Workers

We deserve fair pay, safer staffing, and paid COVID-19 sick leave.

10 Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Tests

10 Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Tests

Many locations in city. No health insurance required.

Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill

Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill

Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison

Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases

Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases

State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases

Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests

Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests

USPS will distribute four free tests per household.

City Hall: Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
City Hall

Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.

MKE County: County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
MKE County

County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate

Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.

City Hall: Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
City Hall

Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate

Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.

Op Ed: Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations
Op Ed

Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations

But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.