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There's been a lot of talk about Milwaukee efforts to shore up its childhood lead program and remove old lead pipes that feeds drinking water to tens of…
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Preston Cole is one step away from officially heading the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.While he awaits a State Senate vote on his assignment,…
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When a child tests high for lead, Milwaukee’s health department mobilizes. A nurse begins conferring with the family while an inspector looks for sources…
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In what's being called the first verdict of its kind, a federal jury Friday awarded $2 million each to three young Milwaukee men who suffered severe lead…
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The battle between Democrats and Republicans over the next two-year state budget is in full swing.Tuesday, members of the Joint Committee on Finance voted…
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WUWM recently explored the challenges southeastern Wisconsin experiences in ensuring clean water to its citizens. Project Milwaukee: Great Lakes, Troubled…
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In Milwaukee, more than 10% of children test positive for dangerous lead levels in their blood.Health experts say the most common culprit is lead paint in…
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For months Milwaukee’s health department has been trying to dig itself out of a muddle, while city leaders continue to try to figure out what went…
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What was different about Friday’s meeting than the many before it was that community members and city department leaders were equal participants at the…
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It’s been more than two years since Milwaukee’s lead service line replacement mandate went into effect. Yet questions persist and priorities are…