Countering Concussions
Wisconsin researcher: Sharpen warnings about brain injury
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University of Wisconsin-Madison study is testing whether explicit warnings about dementia, other problems increase athletes’ willingness to report concussions.
Broken Whistle
‘Qui tam’: The citizens’ sword
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Civil lawsuits such as the one brought by former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager are known as “qui tam” cases. The word is taken from a Latin phrase that means, “He who brings the action for the king as well as himself.”
Flawed Forensics
Hair analysis: Here’s how the FBI got it wrong
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The FBI, the New York-based Innocence Project and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers are examining nearly 3,000 cases nationwide in which the FBI may have misused microscopic hair comparison.
Failure at the Faucet
Milwaukee takes action to reduce lead in water; critics say it is not enough
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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.
Failure at the Faucet
Wisconsin schools, day care centers slated for lead service line removal under new DNR program
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Eighteen communities in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, plan to replace lead lines leading to schools and day care centers. View the areas of the state where the work is planned.
Drinking Water
Lead in drinking water: By the numbers
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A look at some of the facts and figures behind lead in our drinking water
Precious Lives
Background checks, dealer licensing requirements in Wisconsin explained
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Federal law requires licensed dealers to subject buyers of handguns, shotguns and rifles to a background check before a sale is made.
Precious Lives
Instructor: Background checks OK but do not keep weapons from criminals
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Instructor: ‘Laws are for people that follow laws. Why should we make people who already follow laws follow more laws?’
Precious Lives
What is your ACE score?
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Studies show that adults with high ACE (adverse childhood experience) scores are more likely to suffer from poor mental and physical health, unemployment and substance abuse problems. Find out your ACE score with this questionnaire.
Economy
Wisconsin’s new debt law not in line with federal recommendations
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The FTC has recommended that states boost requirements for what documentation is needed at the beginning of a lawsuit. Wisconsin’s new law does not meet most of these recommendations.
Failure at the Faucet
First in the nation: City of Madison replaced all lead pipes
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The Madison Water Utility was the first major utility in the nation to demonstrate that a full replacement of both the public and the private portions of lead service lines was possible.
Failure at the Faucet
Reducing the risk of lead poisoning from drinking water
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According to water quality experts, there are several steps consumers can take to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water. These actions are particularly important for pregnant women, formula-fed infants and children under the age of 6. Use only cold water for cooking and drinking. Water from the hot water tap can dissolve lead more easily than cold water. Boiling water can concentrate lead.