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Posted inFailure at the Faucet, Government, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee takes action to reduce lead in water; critics say it is not enough

by Cara Lombardo January 15th, 2017March 10th, 2017 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

The city of Milwaukee, with more than 70,000 lead service lines, has taken several steps in the past year to lower residents’ exposure to lead in drinking water, but activists say the city has not done enough.

Posted inEnvironment, Failure at the Faucet, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin must do more to protect residents from lead in drinking water, DNR and Milwaukee leaders agree

by Guest Author September 7th, 2016June 10th, 2019
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Non-fiscal budget items draw flak

by Bill Lueders May 14th, 2013July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Role of cash is not absolute

by Bill Lueders June 19th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

How the recall money was spent

by Bill Lueders June 12th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics

Walker’s success was statewide and deep

by Kate GoldenJune 6th, 2012June 18th, 2014
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Winners and losers in recall 2012

by Bill Lueders June 6th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, WisWatch Blog

Walker prevails in recall challenge

by Bill Lueders June 5th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inOpinion

Your Right to Know: On open records, Walker and Barrett are imperfect

by Bill Lueders June 2nd, 2012July 9th, 2018
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

The purpose of all those commercials …

by Bill Lueders May 24th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, The Walker Calendar Files

Open to business

by Amy Karon May 20th, 2012June 18th, 2014
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Barrett vs. Walker: The matchup so far

by Bill Lueders May 16th, 2012July 29th, 2016

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