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To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected
He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech
Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council to Vote on Doula Funding Legislation
“I was born and raised in the 53206 Zip Code and have seen firsthand the lack of maternal health resources available to mothers and their newborns and its effects,” said Ald. Rainey.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City and County of Milwaukee to Partner on Providing 100 Doulas for Improved Birth Outcomes
Doulas are often colloquially referred to as a pregnancy and birth companion, and typically provide physical, informational and emotional support to a pregnant mother and baby
Mar 7th, 2019 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
City of Milwaukee Board of Health Nominations
The City of Milwaukee is seeking nominations for the Board of Health
Mar 4th, 2019 by City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Health Department Welcomes New Health Communications Officer
"I’m elated that Dr. Diamond Hanson is our new Health Communications Officer."
Feb 22nd, 2019 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’
Head of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention talks trauma with journalist Mike Gousha.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Council Approves Civilian Health Oversight Board
In the wake of health department's critical failures, mayor and council want more oversight.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee strongly backs creation of city Board of Health
The full Common Council is scheduled to take action on the legislation when it meets on Tuesday, February 5 at 9 a.m. in the third floor Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
City of Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop
Cold temperatures and wind chills predicted, residents reminded to take seasonal precautions
Jan 24th, 2019 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans
"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines
Health officials issue reminder that it’s not too late to get vaccinated
Dec 21st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Drug Task Force Seeks Community Input
City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force seeks solutions to drug epidemic.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Max Nawara
City of Milwaukee Health Department Launches K2 Public Awareness Campaign
Campaign efforts highlight the dangers of K2, or synthetic marijuana
Dec 13th, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Mayor Barrett again neglects basic responsibilities
His failure to appoint a new Emergency Government Coordinator leaves him out of compliance with State law
Dec 3rd, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Final report released by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force
News release and report from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Nov 30th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Forum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention
Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Abby Ng
State Ruling Threatens City Health?
Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Food grading system decision ignores wishes of Milwaukee consumers, business owners
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - November 29, 2018
Nov 29th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
American Heart Association commends Common Council for attempting to lay groundwork to expand healthy food access
The organization calls for a veto override
Nov 26th, 2018 by American Heart Association
City’s Lead Program is Working Again
New health commissioner is resolving troubling issues, Mayor Barrett reports.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Businesses and officials: Keep Milwaukee’s popular food grading system
State board poised to eliminate popular grading system for food establishments; news conference set for Monday
Nov 9th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
League of Women Voters – Nov. 17 Public Program Addressing Lead Issues: A Milwaukee Focus
According to the Milwaukee Health Department, the primary sources of elevated blood lead levels in children are lead-based paint and leaded household dust, found in buildings built before 1978.
Nov 5th, 2018 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County
Health Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Letter from Pres. Hamilton to Ald. Zielinski
"So, as your leader, I ask that you excuse yourself from the table where the hard decisions are being made or I, by God’s will, will excuse you…again."
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Citizens deserve to hear from Bevan Baker in public proceeding
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski - October 22, 2018
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
City’s Office of Violence Prevention Partners with Community Campaign to Call for an End to Gun Violence
Campaign efforts promote pride and peace throughout the Milwaukee community; empower residents
Oct 19th, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Mayor Barrett’s Treatment of Dr. Patricia McManus Disgraceful
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - October 18, 2018
Oct 18th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Pension Overpayment Eases Pain in 2019 City of Milwaukee Budget
The report also analyzes increased investment in lead abatement programs and services in the proposed budget.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Policy Forum
Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Young Children Need to Be the Focus
Statement from Alderman Borkowski - September 24, 2018
Sep 24th, 2018 by Ald. Mark Borkowski
New Health Advisory Committee can spike citizen participation and engagement on critical issues
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - September 18, 2018
Sep 18th, 2018 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Baker To Testify Before Common Council
110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays New Health Commissioner
Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.
Sep 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City of Milwaukee Continues to See Hospitalizations Related to K2
Health officials urge residents to stop using K2 or other synthetic cannabinoids
Aug 31st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Takes Community Approach to End Violence in Milwaukee
Community-led safety strategy sessions to take action against a deadly August
Aug 22nd, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Clinic nurses need to be able to provide critically important care, services
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - August 15, 2018
Aug 15th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Commissioner McManus did the absolute right thing
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 10, 2018
Aug 10th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Eight dead in eight days – What Milwaukee needs to do to turn things around but won’t
The carnage continues as countless shootings have devastating impact on neighborhoods
Aug 9th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
A Map of Wisconsin Obesity
Highest in rural areas, but researchers sill filling in data for some zip codes.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
City of Milwaukee Health Department Reports Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Health official remind county residents to take precaution to prevent mosquito bites this summer
Jun 29th, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Severe Bleeding Cases Linked to K2 Rapidly Rise in Milwaukee
Health officials issue warning to the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids
Jun 25th, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Community Organizations to receive over $8.1 Million from City of Milwaukee’s Community Development Block Grant
Funding to be allocated for housing and economic development amongst other services
Jun 25th, 2018 by Tom Barrett
Party Celebrates Infants Turning One
And puts a spotlight on Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis.
Jun 13th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Aldermen urge further interviews in Health Department investigation
News release from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski
Jun 5th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases
Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law
Jun 1st, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Council approves creation of special deputy health commissioner position
News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski
May 30th, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic
300 opioid overdoses in county last year. Task force proposes eight focus areas.
May 22nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
City of Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory to Offer Garden Soil Screening to the Public for Lead and Nutrients
Residents are reminded of lead in soil hazards and encouraged to get soil screened for upcoming gardening season
May 1st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed
FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor Barrett Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign
Annual display of jeans will line Wisconsin Avenue to raise awareness for sexual assault
Apr 12th, 2018 by Tom Barrett
Community Reacts to Driver’s Departure
MPS Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver announced her last day will be July 6, 2018.
Apr 6th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
City resources are available for sexually transmitted diseases
"The easiest way to stop the spread of STDs is to know your status."
Mar 9th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department
Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?
Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
HUD Halts City Lead Treatment Program
Barrett requested review; temporary stop work order cites possible lead hazards.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
From Dr. Patricia McManus: Comments clarified
Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - February 9, 2018
Feb 9th, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Comments by newly appointed interim Health Department commissioner troubling
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 9, 2018
Feb 9th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?
Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Alderwoman Lewis congratulates Dr. McManus on new appointment
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - February 7, 2018
Feb 7th, 2018 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
FLAC Calls on Common Council to Confirm Dr. Patricia McManus as Interim Health Commissioner
The lead water public health crisis our community is suffering from requires the knowledge and leadership of someone more independent like Dr. McManus to steer the health department away from this chaos.
Feb 3rd, 2018 by Freshwater For Life Action Coalition
Silence is Complicity – If You See Something, Please Say Something
We will soon move to prohibit any city work rule that would punish or prohibit whistleblowing.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Gag Order for Health Department Employees Lifted by Mayor
I am pleased that Mayor Barrett rescinded the policy, because whether in writing or not it is a culture that has existed for years in city government.
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy
This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Common Council Alerts At-Risk Populations of Lead Risks After City of Milwaukee Health Department Fails to Notify Public
"If the public’s health is not the highest priority in this community, please tell me what is?"
Jan 31st, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
Key Details Missing from the Mayor’s Account of Lead Testing Crisis
He has not provided me with information about how many 7th District residents are affected by the notification errors.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
What We Really Need: Answers
The Council needs answers and more importantly, the public needs answers.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
The Administration has Lost the Common Council’s Confidence in Addressing the Lead Issue
Unfortunately, we have a real problem and my district bears a huge burden because of poverty, density and the age of the housing stock.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Common Council President Jose Perez
City Report Finds Health Dept. Problems
Records missing for 30 homes with lead problems. Funding, staff reductions an issue.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Reject Interim Health Leader
Eight aldermen question legality of Nannis appointment to run Health Department.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Ask City Attorney for Legality of Paul Nannis’ position
Mr. Nannis was appointed Commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department by Mayor Tom Barrett and has reportedly already reported for work, but his appointment has not been confirmed by the full Common Council.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit Set for Saturday
Abundant resources will be available to inspire and propel Milwaukee’s entrepreneurs forward
Jan 26th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Health Centers are Providing Lead Testing for Milwaukee Residents
mportant lead testing and clinic information from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Jan 26th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Water sensor developed by UWM researcher and entrepreneur is finalist in NASA competition
The competition aims to stimulate discoveries that will help solve problems both in space exploration and in everyday life on Earth.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff
Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.
Jan 17th, 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
Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates
Lead service lines make up about 74,600 properties in the city, including 68,300 residential.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Commissioner Baker’s departure leaves us all with many, many questions
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - January 16, 2018
Jan 16th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
Health Department mistakes worsen city’s lead crisis
Statement of Alderman Mark A. Borkowski - January 12, 2018
Jan 12th, 2018 by Ald. Mark Borkowski
Council set to act on Health Department crisis
Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council
Jan 12th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
