U.S. Food and Drug Administration

DHS Confirms Salmonella Infections Linked to National Recall of Live It Up Brand ‘Super Greens’ Powder

Eleven Wisconsinites sick, two hospitalized with Salmonella infection; consumers advised not to use product and monitor symptoms

Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican Colleagues in Urging FDA to Continue to Stand for Life

DHS Continues to Recommend the Covid-19 Vaccine for All Wisconsinites 6 Months and Older

Statewide medical order makes it easier for Wisconsinites to get the vaccine

Lawsuit Fails to Overthrow Wisconsin’s Vape Ban

Trade group seeks to block 2023 law restricting sale of some vape products.

Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives

Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.

State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use

80% of Black adult smokers polled said they smoked menthol cigarettes.

Sen. Johnson Joins Make America Healthy Again Caucus in Reacting to FDA’s Red Dye Ban

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA

Could be available this week for Wisconsin residents.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

Previously Undetected Parasite Discovered In Wild Wisconsin Trout

Anglers, Please Clean Your Gear

Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Nearly 400 Recent Lead Poisoning Cases Connected to Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Protections

Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

As Previewed in 2024 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Announces DHS Standing Order to Increase Access to Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception for BadgerCare Plus Members Available Now

Evers Will Offer Free Contraceptives for Badger Care Recipients

Governor proposes state initiatives on mental health and reproductive care.

Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy

Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass bipartisan legislation expanding postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 365 days

Department of Health Services Urges Wisconsinites to Throw Away Applesauce Brands That are Part of Nationwide Recall Due to High Levels of Lead

Parents and caregivers should have children tested for elevated blood levels if they ate applesauce products included in the recall

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Letter Urging FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color

November 2, 2023

Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release

Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.

West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses

Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.

State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer

In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

May 18, 2023

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Medication Abortion Access

April 11, 2023

FDA’s Move To Increase Overdose-Reversal Drug Access Could Save Lives

Wisconsin health leaders say over-the-counter Narcan sales will help abate opioid overdose crisis.

Baldwin, Johnson Introduce CURD Act to Support Wisconsin Dairy Industry and Provide Clarity for Consumers

Legislation comes weeks after Baldwin introduced DAIRY PRIDE Act to combat mislabeling of non-dairy products

Gov. Evers Urges FDA to Reconsider Anti-Dairy Guidance, Expresses Support for DAIRY PRIDE Act

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.

Baldwin, Risch, Collins, Welch Introduce Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act to Combat Mislabeling of Non-Dairy Products

DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program

Wisconsinites can order two free COVID-19 self-test kits every month

Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish

Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress

County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.

Milwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines

City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

This week, Milwaukee County remains in the Medium COVID-19 Community Level, based on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Health Department Begins Administering Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

Can Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?

It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.

Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?

Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.

UWM Professor Creating Cheaper Hearing Aids

Yi Hu develops prototype that doesn't require prescription, could cost less than $200.

Fox River And Bay Of Green Bay Fish Die Off Reported; DNR Seeking Help From Public

Known Impacted Species Include Channel Catfish, Carp And Sheepshead

Milwaukee Offering No-Appointment Vaccination For Everyone Six Months and Older

CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccination for those ages six months to four years.

DOJ Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay $230 Million Agreement in Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates Lawsuit

June 20, 2022

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Pizza Man to Host Wine Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research

‘Uncorked For A Cause’ benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes For Measures to Help Secure Access to Baby Formula For Families

BBB Warning: Baby formula shortage leads to potential scams

Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin

Over 480 pharmacies can fill oral COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions across the state

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.

Historic Brown Bottle to Host Whiskey Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Whiskey Business Presented by F Street Group benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Infant Formula Recall: What to Know

Families encouraged to check for recalled formula and monitor children for symptoms

DHS Urges Vaccination as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval

AG Kaul Urges FDA to Preserve State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Wisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments

Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription

DHS Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge Statement on New FDA Emergency Use Authorizations of the First Antiviral Pills to Treat COVID-19

DHS Reminds Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Testing Options

As Omicron cases increase, DHS urges Wisconsinites to get tested before traveling and attending gatherings

Governor Tony Evers Tours Stratatech production facility with DSPS Secretary Dawn Crim, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank

The company that grew from a UW–Madison discovery in 1996 is manufacturing StrataGraft, a synthetic skin-graft replacement material for burn victim treatment

Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective for this age group

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food

October 22, 2021

Baldwin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Urging USTR to Support American PPE Production by Ending Tariff Exclusions for PPE From China

Imposing Duties on PPE from China will Restore Vulnerable Supply Chains, Support American Companies that Retooled Their Production Facilities to Increase Production of Life-Saving Products

State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster

Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.

State Doctors Warn, Don’t Use Ivermectin

Sen. Johnson ‘endangering our patients’ pushing drug for COVID-19, they declare.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Vaccination rates continue to slowly increase at a rate of approximately 0.5% each week

DHS Urges Vaccination as Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval

Vaccination also encouraged under EUA for children ages 12 to 15, and for an additional dose in people who are immunocompromised

Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order

‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.

Barrett Imposes Vaccine Mandate For City Workers

All except police and fire fighters must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination by October 29.

Get Vaccinated, Get $100 From State

Gov. Evers announces incentive payment. And FDA issues full authorization for Pfizer's vaccine.

Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.

Immunocompromised People Eligible for Third Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine

Wisconsin to Offer Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose to People Who Are Immunocompromised

DHS supports FDA, ACIP recommendations of additional dose of mRNA vaccine to people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised

UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students

Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.

State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant

New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’

Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15

The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.

Wisconsin DHS Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccinators instructed to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5

Wisconsin leads the nation in getting available shots in arms

Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective

HDA Statement on FDA Authorization of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.

AG Kaul, Bipartisan AGs Push FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight

January 11, 2021

Pharmacist Arrested For Intentionally Ruining 500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

57 people received spoiled vaccinations.