Department of Health Services

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

As Flu Season Looms, Two Wisconsin Children Die of Respiratory Illness

DHS confirms one pediatric death from COVID-19 and one from influenza and warns this flu season could be more severe than usual.

Defying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine

CDC advisory committee voted last week to end recommendation of a universal birth dose.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Wishing Wisconsinites a Happy Holidays

DHS Confirms First Pediatric Respiratory Illness-Associated Deaths

Encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses to protect against serious illness and spread of disease

MPS Buildings Cleared of Lead-Paint Risks after 10-Plus Months of Work

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards