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Enrollment Open for Affordable Care
Federal ACA’s marketplace now open, allowing people to sign up for health insurance plans.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners
Five of winners picked by Wisconsin Policy Forum are local organizations and individuals.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’
The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduced Deaths, Hospitalizations
It says 5,500 infections and 700 deaths among Wisconsin seniors likely prevented.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
North Side Doctor Cares for Her Community
Madelaine Tully saw that community centers needed doctors. So she became one.
Oct 2nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Mentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates
Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies
Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System Prez Not Backing Down On Mask Mandate
Interim President Tommy Thompson warns GOP legislators not to pick a fight.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures
Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”
Aug 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Help Coming For Long-Haul Covid Sufferers
Biden administration says some symptoms make you eligible for federal disability aid.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Arnitta Holliman Is Fighting Violence with Love
The director of the Office of Violence Prevention wants to heal people to stop violence.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Caroline White
County Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons
Milwaukee County is attempting to have zero Milwaukee youth in state facilities by the end of 2021.
May 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions
Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.
May 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.
May 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned
Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.
May 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Funds Credible Messengers Program
Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.
May 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
36,000 Getting Help With Utility Bills
State Energy Assistance Program distributes over $21 million to help pay utility bills.
May 2nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Many Lives of Walter Lanier
Pastor, lawyer, educator, family man. Not to mention the son of Bob Lanier.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers open new non-emergency mental health clinic.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines
More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Project Helps Sex Trafficking Victims
Using a housing first model, program provides stability to mend and move forward.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
UW Campuses Becoming Community ‘Surge Testing’ Sites
UW-System rolling out 250,000 rapid COVID-19 tests.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
New Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner
Youth Crisis Stabilization Center emphasizes early intervention and community-based care.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Merging County Departments
The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Eviction Moratorium Is Short-Term Relief
New measure does not forgive rent or late fees. Advocates call for more help.
Sep 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
County Working To Close Budget Gap
Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin
President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says
Aug 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
870 New COVID-19 Cases
Over 700 cases in 19 of last 21 days, but positive case rate no longer climbing.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
100-Day High In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations
But the number of people actively hospitalized remains elusive.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
590 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death
Eighteen-day streak of over 700 new cases stops as testing falls.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
957 New COVID-19 Cases
Surges taking place across the state, including Milwaukee, Waukesha and Iron counties.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
6,385 New COVID-19 Cases, 91,270 Tests In Past Week
Positive case rate appears to have stabilized, a sign that disease spread might not be accelerating.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Testing Record, 1,018 New Cases
Third time in four days Wisconsin has recorded over 1,000 new cases.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
1,052 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Deaths
State hits 85,000 tests per week goal for second time. Will it be sustained?
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Was a Leader in Handling AIDS
Wisconsin less partisan and leaders had broad authority under law state Supreme Court recently overruled.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Andy Soth
Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Wealthy Hospitals Grab Pandemic Payouts
Ascension Health and 19 other health care giants grab $5 billion in federal funds while smaller hospitals get little.
May 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Did Trump, Ron Johnson Endanger Lives?
Promotion of unproven drug resulted in millions of pills being delivered to cities like Milwaukee.
May 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Domestic Violence Surging In Milwaukee
Reports up 28% in April. Officials urge those in unsafe homes to turn to community resources for help.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Youth Orgs Staying Connected Remotely
Staying in touch with youth, connecting them with resources, in the age of social distancing.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods
County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019
404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated
Public meeting gets unruly on proposal to let homeless sleep overnight in senior center.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Clarke Square Will Get New Clinic
Sixteenth Street Community Center’s eighth near south side health clinic opening.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Revised Budget Saves More Transit
Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant
Oct 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Behind Wisconsin’s Abandoned High Speed Rail
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson laid groundwork for the project that Gov. Scott Walker killed.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs
Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department
Oct 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border
Southwest Key's immigrant detention centers for unaccompanied minors cause termination.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
New York’s After Care Program Helps Youth
Mentors youth offenders after they finish placement in community facilities. Last in a series.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Youth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Carson Unveils New Program in Milwaukee
HUD Secretary touts housing assistance for young Americans aging out of the foster care.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Alana Watson
County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee Protests Immigrant Detention Centers
“Close the Camps” protests also held in Brookfield, Oshkosh, De Pere and Viroqua.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Kaul, AGs Warn of More Opioid Problems
Letter from 39 attorneys general warns federal officials that new policy could lead to illegal opioid use.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
County Submits Youth Prison Proposal
Asks state for $41.4 million to build secure residential center for youth now at Lincoln Hills.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?
Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Report Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders
As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility
Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
New Residential Treatment Facility Opens
Youth who might have gone to Lincoln Hills now at county’s Bakari Center, with aim to reduce recidivism.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall
LGBTQ Leaders Demand Transgender Rights
Protest at City Hall opposes Trump Administration's attempt to "erase" transgender people.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform
Thompson, former Republican governor, regrets increase in incarceration, could team with Democratic reformers.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
College Campuses Going Smoke-Free
National trend includes 23 colleges in state, Marquette and MATC.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Rallies Protest Immigration Enforcement
20 weekend rallies in state protest “zero tolerance” policy.
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs
City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
Walker’s Health Care Gamble Exposes State
He bet on health care exchanges and against expanding Medicaid, which could hurt Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.
Feb 8th, 2017 by John Torinus
County Wants Citizen Input on Health Facility
New behavioral facility on North Side will provide mental health care 24 hours a day.
Jan 8th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden
Trauma-Informed Care Helps Heal Victims
Approach focuses on victims of childhood trauma, which can help in rehabilitating criminals.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Baby Boomers Who Are Homeless
As this generation ages, they increase number of older homeless, who face unique challenges.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Devi Shastri
County Confronts Stigma of Mental Illness
New system emphasizing community care brings people with mental illness into neighborhoods.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010
County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Hospitals Could Fix State’s Health Care
They should emulate other states, offer to pay our state's share of Medicaid expansion.
Feb 10th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Mental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues
Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.
Oct 21st, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
School Health Clinic Serves 2,000 Students
St. Anthony, nation's largest K-12 grade school, has health clinic serving up to 30 students a day.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Devi Shastri
