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Bill Requires Testing Tap Water for Lead
State has 176,000 lead service lines that can taint water. Flint situation cited.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers
Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Silke Schmidt and Dee J. Hall
New Medicaid Savings Could Benefit Taxpayers
Two factors will reduce state Medicaid costs and give legislators room to improve system.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Lags Behind on Minimum Wage
29 states, including those with GOP majorities, have increased minimum beyond $7.25 federal standard.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Many Communities Have Unsafe Drinking Water
An estimated 800,000 state residents consume contaminated well water.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Ron Seely
“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Plague of Lead Paint Poisoning
The problem persists, with more impact on Milwaukee than many cities. Is there a solution?
Sep 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Many Killed by Teens Illegally Carrying Guns
Laws make possession illegal, but 6% of MPS teens reported having guns.
Aug 30th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Drug Testing Law In Legal Limbo
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
