A Marshfield center that provides guidance on appropriate farm jobs for children and on other safety resources could be hobbled without support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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Mental health advocates in Wisconsin are worried about the impact of proposed cuts to trained counselors who support LGBTQ+ people when they contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 

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State mental health officials say more teen boys are feeling anxious, depressed and suicidal in recent years. There are ways that adults can help boys who are struggling.

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A recent analysis from the CDC found that 1 in 31 American 8-year-old children were diagnosed with autism in 2022. Researchers behind the report attributed the increase to a variety of factors, including improved screening and testing.

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No amount of lead in the blood is safe for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Around 13,200 Wisconsin children receive help through the state's Birth to 3 program every year.

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The Milwaukee School Board is considering taking legal action against paint manufacturers in response to the ongoing lead crisis in the district. 

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Milwaukee health officials said they’re focusing on local efforts to address the school district’s lead crisis in the absence of federal support. 

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