Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

MPS wraps lead-paint work at 100 schools. Here’s the price and what’s next

On the day before Thanksgiving at Milwaukee’s Congress School off the Lincoln Creek parkway on the city's west side, students were out for fall break but the school was abuzz. Workers in yellow wove ...
The New York Times

Milwaukee’s Lead Crisis: Flaky Paint, Closed Schools and a C.D.C. in Retreat

Some children were exposed to lead and investigators found flaking paint inside aging schools. Two federal experts, expected to help guide the response, have lost their jobs. By Julie Bosman ...
WHYY

EPA failed to adequately oversee state-run lead paint programs, report says

Lead-based paint is one of the leading causes of lead exposure among children. (AP Photo) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Public Schools says 48 schools already inspected for lead hazards, with more to come

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is working to eliminate lead paint hazards in all elementary schools built before 1978 by the end of 2025. MPS is prioritizing schools based on factors like building ...