YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County continues to spend its state and federal funds to reduce lead hazards, but funding reductions in Washington and Columbus could make it more challenging in the near future.

The inspector general found the lack of checks on state lead-based paint programs leaves children at risks from exposure to the neurotoxic heavy metal. EPA has not been properly checking to make sure ...

Republicans argue existing programs were inefficient and increased the lead abatement tax credit instead. Thousands of Ohio children test positive for elevated blood-lead levels each year, with the ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A successful anti-crime program is on the state chopping block. The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program takes low level criminals off the streets and gets them the ...

On the campaign trail, Gov. Tony Evers said he would expand the state's lead abatement efforts through tax credits and other programs. In Wisconsin, children under age 6 are considered the most ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A program that paid Cleveland’s landlords to certify their rentals as safe from lead poisoning is winding down after distributing millions since 2020. The Lead Safe Cleveland ...