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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make Naloxone Rescue Kits More Affordable and Accessible for Veterans
Enhances veteran safety by eliminating copayments for naloxone rescue kits and education
Apr 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $1.7 Million to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin
Major investment will help health centers in Wisconsin better address opioid use disorders
Mar 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on GOP Obstruction of Investment to Combat Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Senate Republicans block proposal that invests in prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery
Mar 2nd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Investment in Fight Against Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Opioid abuse and drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin growing at an alarming rate
Mar 1st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Case Against County Executive Chris Abele Begins Monday
Chairman Lipscomb Filed Suit Against Abele’s Unilateral Actions, Refusal to Appear Before County Board
Feb 26th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Fight Opioid Addiction from Prevention to Recovery
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 24th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Emergency Funding Bill to Combat Opioid and Heroin Abuse
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
County Board Unanimously Adopts Alternatives to Allow Placement of Juveniles in Milwaukee County
Measure Seeks Milwaukee County Location, Increases Number of Local Beds, Adds Staff
Feb 4th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Resolution Declares “State of Emergency” on Youths at Lincoln Hills
Measure Urgently Calls for Creation of a Local Option for Juvenile Placements
Feb 2nd, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Sup. Romo West Introduces Resolution Requiring Notification of Attempts to Remove Homeless
Resolution Would Require Five-Day Notice of Removal; Referral of Homeless to Housing Division
Jan 29th, 2016 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Demands Department on Aging Remain Independent
He Also Asks That Interim Director Jonette Arms Be Made Permanent Director
Jan 28th, 2016 by Steve F. Taylor
Sup. Moore Omokunde Introduces Resolution Seeking Youth Placement Alternatives to Lincoln Hills
Measure Seeks Immediate Remedies for Milwaukee County Youth at Troubled Facility
Jan 26th, 2016 by State Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde
Abele Cannot Dodge Judicial Review
Lipscomb Says Let the Court Decide
Dec 22nd, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces $100,000 Grant From Bader Philanthropies to Support Housing First initiative
Foundation supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Nov 25th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance
Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public
Nov 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
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
Flexible services help more Milwaukee County residents apply for energy assistance
New locations, new approach put applications 26% ahead of last year
Oct 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County DHHS launches new energy assistance application program
Community events on Saturday, September 26 aim to raise awareness, help people apply
Sep 24th, 2015 by Milwaukee County
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act
Bipartisan bill will improve programs to increase awareness, prevention, and early identification of mental health conditions
Aug 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Baldwin Applauds Removal of Research Ban on HIV Organ Donation
Critical provision of Baldwin’s HOPE Act implemented by HHS, allows for HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplants
May 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Who Is Running The Ship?
While Walker campaigns for president, it's not clear who is running state government.
Mar 19th, 2015 by John Torinus
HUD Awards Over $2.5 Million to Provide Permanent Homes and Services to Extremely Low-Income People with Disabilities in Wisconsin
Rental assistance to prevent unnecessary institutionalization
Mar 2nd, 2015 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Sups. Mayo, Taylor Ask Mental Health Board for Independent Investigation into Janet Johnson Death
Letter from Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Vice Chair, Health and Human Needs Committee, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor
Feb 26th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Action on Special ACA Enrollment Period
In response to Baldwin request last week, HHS establishes a special enrollment period open to uninsured who paid 2014 tax penalty, but missed open enrollment period that ended February 15
Feb 20th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Letter to HHS Calling for Special ACA Enrollment Period
Special enrollment period would be open to uninsured who paid 2014 tax penalty, but missed open enrollment period that ended February 15
Feb 16th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $93 Million in Winter Heat Aid to Wisconsin
Baldwin Announces Nearly $93 Million in Winter Heat Aid to Wisconsin
Oct 15th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee County Receives $1.8 Million for Fatherhood Program
Milwaukee County Child Support Services Department has received $1.8 million to continue its award winning fatherhood program.
Jun 14th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program
State plan would reduce scope of program that's provided 500,000 cancer screenings since 1994.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Milwaukee County Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Affordable Health Care
Elected officials, others to highlight new health care options coming Oct. 1
Sep 26th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Offers Help in ACA Enrollment
Using existing resources and staff, County Departments will help clients they are already serving understand and enroll in the ACA.
Sep 18th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor David Bowen to Propose Living Wage Ordinance
Resolution Aimed at Getting Full-time Workers Above the Poverty Line
Sep 6th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
A Big Heart for the Hungry
Food pantry on Wisconsin Avenue feeds 1,600 people per month.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Eric Oliver
Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting
A summary of items passed at the county board meeting.
Nov 1st, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors To Hold Closed Session Meeting of Health and Human Needs Committee
Session to address Behavioral Health Division updates
Oct 16th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Mayo Expresses Concern in Brandon Johnson Case
“I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Brandon Johnson. I want them to know my thoughts are with them every step of the way."
Oct 15th, 2012 by Sup. Michael Mayo
