Department of Health and Human Services

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens of Bills

Wisconsin Takes Millions in Federal Aid from Foster Kids and Parents

Both parties have called for ending 'orphan tax.' Why hasn't it happened?

Head of County Mental Health Agency Abruptly Resigns

County officials asked Mike Lappen to resign.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $1.8 Million Grant From the State of Wisconsin for Violence Prevention

Moore, Carey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Foster Youth Program

To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy

Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.

See Inside New Juvenile Detention Facility

New 32-bed facility part of state plan to regionalize juvenile detention facilities

County Executive David Crowley Highlights New Milwaukee County Center for Youth, Bringing Treatment-Focused Care Closer to Home

Waukesha Medical Equipment Company Agrees to Pay Nearly $7 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Billings to Federal Healthcare Programs

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join Growing Coalition of States in Joining World Health Organization Global Outbreak Alert Response Network

By joining, Wisconsin gains critical access to global early-warning alerts, international trainings to bolster local response to outbreaks, stronger coordination between state’s public health systems and global response efforts

Impact100 Greater Milwaukee to host Beyond the Headlines

Panel discussion on food insecurity and access

Moore, Dingell Express Concern Over Pausing Funding Over Domestic Violence and Rape Prevention

DHS Announces Measles Exposures in Milwaukee County

Case related to exposure out of state, health officials advise residents to watch for symptoms and check their vaccine status

Representative Gwen Moore Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

Delafield Man Sentenced to 18 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Pay Healthcare Kickbacks

County Executive David Crowley Hosts Public Safety Roundtable on Community Violence Intervention Efforts

Crowley’s Credible Messenger Program aims to improve public safety and support local youth through expanded mentorship, resources, and job opportunities

Milwaukee County and City of Milwaukee Open Additional Emergency Warming Shelter in Response to Extreme Cold

Ron Johnson Talking to Democrats About Partial ACA Fix

Wants to restore some of ACA tax credits. Tammy Baldwin open to compromise.

Pocan Urges WI Hospitals to Resume Providing Gender Affirming Care

Refusing to provide this care shows they are choosing to operate as political organizations rather than healthcare institutions.

Milwaukee County Lift Program Delivers Improved Housing Stability for 300 Households

LIFT is Milwaukee County’s first formalized risk-mitigation and landlord engagement network

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attempt to Limit Access to Gender-Affirming Care

County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries

Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.

Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass Legislation Protecting Children and Reducing Energy Costs

County Executive David Crowley’s $3 Million Plan to Invest in Community Projects Approved by County Board

Crowley administration’s CDBG plan will deploy investments in affordable housing, senior services, parks, and more

Senator Baldwin Pushes Trump Administration to Ramp Up Avian Flu Response for Farmers and Consumers

As Wisconsin marks first case of avian flu in dairy cattle, Baldwin demands Trump Administration stop dragging feet on plan to address outbreak

County Executive David Crowley Hosts Roundtable on Combating Opioid Crisis and Saving Lives in Wisconsin

IMPACT Announces Transition in Coordinated Entry Leadership

IMPACT announces transition in Coordinated Entry leadership while strengthening its continued role in Milwaukee’s housing support system

Sen. Johnson Applauds Addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy to Newborn Screening Panel

County Executive David Crowley Brings Together Local Leaders, Partners to Address Food Insecurity During Holiday Season

Milwaukee County Releases Report on the Future Needs of Senior Center Facilities

Mayor, County Executive Announce Winter Warming Shelters, Homeless Services

Warming shelters, meal sites and new strategies for preventing homelessness this winter.

Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Immediately Release Head Start Funds

Senator Baldwin Slams Trump Administrations Efforts to Dismantle Education Department & Shortchange American Families

Corporation and Former Chief Executive Officer Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Tax Conspiracy

The Legacy of Tommy Thompson

Former legislator, governor, US Secretary of Health soon to turn 84.

County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks

40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.

County Launches Lead Abatement Program

Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Restore Head Start Funding During Shutdown

140 Head Start programs that serve over 65,000 children are at risk of closure

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services Mobile Crisis Team Celebrates 30 Years of Responding to Crisis Calls 24/7 and Serving the Community

Milwaukee County has been offering mobile crisis services for 30 years, while other large cities have assembled teams in recent years

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

Milwaukee County Launches Lead Remediation Program to Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Homes in Suburban Communities

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Food pantries and other options for those navigating food challenges

City Launches Drive Ahead of Federal Cutoff of FoodShare Benefits

Donations are being accepted at more than 100 Milwaukee sites.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions

Abortion services were paused due to President Trump's Medicaid cuts.

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board Issues Statement on Chapter 971 Audit Findings

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026

Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.

Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.

Milwaukee County Child Support Services to Host Community Open House at Coggs Center

The community, especially parents and families, are invited to learn more about services and meet the team

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Suing Over Illegal Conditions on Funding for Programs Designed to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections

McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely

Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.

Gov. Evers’ Executive Order Ensures Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Move comes as federal FDA ends support of vaccines for most people.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order to Ensure Access to Vaccines in Wisconsin

After Trump Administration recklessly undermines medical professionals and access to safe and effective vaccines, governor directs whole-of-government response to protecting vaccine access statewide to keep kids, parents, families, and seniors, among others, safe

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

Federal Cuts Hit Senior Meals At Public Housing Sites

Federal funding cuts imperil county meal service at four HACM sites.

AG Kaul Sues to Stop Federal Government From Sharing Wisconsin Medicaid Data

Rise Drug Free MKE Coalition Marks International Overdose Awareness Day

County Plans to Move Kelly Senior Center

Moving from Warnimont Park to The Heritage building in South Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County Announces Proposal to Relocate Kelly Senior Center to South Milwaukee to Better Serve Older Adults

Milwaukee County Overdose Prevention Team to Host “Back to Life, Back to Love” Event

Milwaukee County’s Better Ways To Cope to Host Back to Life, Back to Love Celebration to Create Connection Among Those Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic

Future Unclear for Senior Centers

Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Sign Legislation Approving $9 Million for Efforts to Compat the Opioid Crisis

How County Will Spend $9 Million in Drug Settlement Funds

Money from $111 million opioid settlement deal fights drug addiction.

Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay

MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.

County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development

New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Government Watchdog Finds Trump Administration Illegally Froze Funding to Head Start Nationwide

AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Would Make It Harder for Americans to Obtain Health Coverage Under the ACA

By the Trump Administration's own estimates the rule will cause up to 1.8 million people to lose their health insurance

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Over $9 Million for Initiatives to Combat Opioid Epidemic

AG Kaul Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services

SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff

WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project

Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.

Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building

County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.

Baldwin, Reed Demand Written Answers from RFK, Jr. on Firings of Childhood Lead Poisoning Experts at CDC

Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms

Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr. 

Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'

Milwaukee County DHHS Hosts World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk and Resource Fair

The event will kick-off by proclaiming World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Surge in Milwaukee Gun Shootings Challenges Anti-Violence Efforts

414LIFE team of workers has hit the streets hard in recent weeks.

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

Wisconsin Department of Justice Sues SDC

Lawsuit charges former SDC employees owed nearly $360,000 in wages, benefits.

PSI Chairman Johnson Releases Report; Will Hold Hearing on Federal Health Agencies’ Failure to Warn About the Risk of Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccination

Releases over 2,400 pages of HHS records

New Youth Correctional Facility Opening By November

Part of long-term overhaul for state's youth offender system.

Following Mother’s Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Trump Administration’s Extreme Attacks on Maternal and Infant Health Programs

Baldwin Slams Trump Plan to Shutter Agency that Addresses Opioid Epidemic and Provides Mental Health Support

SAMHSA gives out grants to Wisconsin communities to tackle the fentanyl epidemic, oversees the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and more

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

Its board members must examine options, decide its future.

Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Encourages Residents to Access Services and Resources Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month

Multiple events taking place to bring awareness to services for children and adults

NEW- Baldwin Exposes Trump Administration for Stopping $47 Million from Treatment for Cancer Patients

Violence and Mental Health Top List of Health Needs in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Health Systems, DHHS, MHD Publish Shared Community Health Needs Assessment

New Report Shows Lower Deficit for 2025 Budget

A bit of good news for a government facing looming fiscal problem in 2026.

Milwaukee County DHHS Publishes Strategic Plan with a Bold Vision for Creating a Healthy Community

No Wrong Door Navigators to lead interdisciplinary teams leveraging cross-department expertise

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

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

County Wants Public Art For New Coggs Building

County has $100,000 budget, seeking artists for large mural and indoor mobile.

Condemning RFK’s Dehumanizing Comments against People with Autism

Including the voice of a mother from the 3rd Senate District