As the Texas-based company VineBrook Homes Trust Inc. buys up homes on Milwaukee’s North Side, some residents and community advocates worry about the potential impact on the community.
Category: Health & Welfare
Wisconsin’s Medicaid postpartum protection lags most of the country
Wisconsin doctors say the state could help save lives by extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year, as many states offer. But the Legislature again blocked an extension.
Milwaukee County’s 9.7% adult diabetes rate leads Wisconsin. Here’s how to lower your risk.
Milwaukee County has the highest rates of diabetes in the state, according to Health Compass Milwaukee, which provides health-related data about Milwaukee County residents and communities.
Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. Milwaukee County officials question whether they can enforce the provision.
After decades of little progress, Milwaukee begins new approach to improve lives of Black men and boys
Milwaukee’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in.
Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has grown substantially. As the private plans’ share of the Medicare patient pie has ballooned, so too have concerns about the insurers’ aggressive sales tactics and misleading coverage claims.
Vaping down among Wisconsin teens, but underage sales rise under new law
The percentage of teens who reported using e-cigarettes has fallen since the federal government in 2019 raised the age of purchasing nicotine products to 21.
Wisconsin’s ‘Smart Growth’ law requires planning to meet housing needs, but enforcement is lax
Local governments face no consequences for conflicting with state-mandated plans to guide land use.
Milwaukee County pushes for affordable housing in suburbs to narrow disparities
The Milwaukee metro region has a big mismatch between jobs and workforce housing. Most job growth is happening in the suburbs, while affordable housing is largely concentrated in the city of Milwaukee’s historically disinvested neighborhoods.
Wisconsin judge reaffirms ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday reaffirmed her ruling from earlier this year that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory but opening up appellate options for conservatives.
Narcan distribution obstacles hamper Milwaukee’s efforts to limit drug overdose deaths
Narcan, a drug used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, is in short supply in Milwaukee. This worries those who distribute the life-saving drug.
Northeastern Wisconsin families remodel homes to make room for aging baby boomers
Linked Living Homes expects the need for its services to grow in the upcoming years as the baby boomer generation ages.