A year after the Famous Yeti’s THC pizza incident, the state doesn’t have laws regulating THC in food preparation.
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Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Advocates urge probe of potential lead contamination of soil at Golda Meir school
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Milwaukee Health Department said no further action is needed at this time.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness
What you need to know about changes to FoodShare (SNAP) and Medicaid
The budget reconciliation bill could change the requirements around accessing FoodShare and Medicaid.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
Hunger Task Force’s Mobile Market fills food void across Milwaukee County
Operating as a grocery store on wheels, the Mobile Market provides healthy and affordable food options to families.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Advocates call on MPS for more transparency with lead action plan
MPS’ lead remediation efforts are being questioned by advocates who want more clarity on the district’s plans.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
How are Wisconsin’s local governments spending millions in opioid settlement payouts?
Three years into disbursements, strategies vary — and so does transparency. Some governments submitted required reports only after a reporter asked. Others have yet to spend anything.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Residents weigh in on new ban on selling THC to minors
Some concerns have emerged over a new ordinance that bans the sale of THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 to anyone younger than 21.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Photos
Photos: A safe place for Milwaukee men to connect and build community
In a historic barbershop off North Doctor M.L.K. Jr Drive, a group of men led by Kwabena Antoine Nixon talk about pressing issues.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Cuts in federal funding endanger the health of Milwaukee residents
Milwaukee deserves better. Our health depends on it. The $5 million of funding cuts are just the beginning of a systematic attack on public health.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: We are cycling to end cancer. And we need your help.
On Aug. 17, alongside my team—the Cell Cyclers—I’ll be hitting the road to raise critical funds for cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.