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County Partnership in Addressing Homelessness Wins National Award
Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments
Jun 29th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleAhead of Open Enrollment, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses HHS on Navigator Funding
In past years, the federal grant process for Navigators was underway by April, but as of today, CMS has yet to put out a formal call for grant applications.
Jun 25th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMary Jo Meyers Receives Unanimous Approval from County Board to Head Department of Health and Human Services
County Executive Chris Abele thanks the board for its support and thanks Meyers for her continued service and leadership
May 24th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleAbele Thanks County Board Committee and Chairman for Unanimous Support of Mary Jo Meyers
Health and Human Needs Committee votes 5-0 in favor of confirming acting head of County Department of Health and Human Services
May 16th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbelePlanned Parenthood files lawsuit against Trump
Organization fights to protect access to Title X and patient care
May 4th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
“No police officer, no firefighter, no public health provider, and no person should be unable to save a life because of the high price,” wrote the lawmakers.
Apr 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Bipartisan Sponsors of RAISE Act Urge HHS to Implement the New Family Caregiver Law Swiftly
The letter led by the sponsors of the RAISE Act--Sens. Collins, Baldwin and Reps. Harper, Castor--calls on Secretary Azar to begin seeking nominations for new advisory council
Mar 12th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPPWI Applies for Title X Funding Extension
Amidst Uncertainty Created by HHS, PPWI Continues to Prioritize Patient Care
Mar 8th, 2018 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin“We Want to Provide Health Care Stability and Lower Premiums for Wisconsin”
Signs State Reinsurance Program, Key Piece of Health Care Stability Plan into Law
Feb 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerMilwaukee County provides $1M to residents for energy bills payments this March
Energy Assistance Program offers additional funds to help residents avoid utility disconnection
Feb 27th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services


















