Kristen Payne
The Women Have Spoken! “Save our Children” (Hour 1)
Earl is accompanied by Kat Cisor and Kristen Payne from the Lead Free Schools Coalition, as well as Melody McCurtis from Metcalf Park Community Bridges, to address the lead contamination issue in our state. Earl inquires about the motivation behind the establishment of their organization and the specific activities they undertake. Dr. Kristen Payne holds the legislature responsible for the problems and argues that if the community is so deeply engaged, then the government should step up to help create change. The coalition asserts that enhancing lead hazard controls could result in savings of $1.7 billion for each birth cohort due to a decrease in violent crime rates. Earl receives calls, and one caller expresses the opinion that politicians such as Robin Voss should be held accountable through lawsuits or even criminal charges for failing to allocate the necessary funds to tackle the health crisis effectively.
Below are links from Dr. Kristen Payne & Melody McCurtis.
https://www.instagram.com/metcalfepark2020/?hl=en
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Trying to get a connection- lead free water. (Hour 1)
The group advocating for lead-free clean water, which includes Robert Miranda from FLAC, Paul Schwartz, and Dr. Kristen Payne, will be updating us on the ongoing lead issues. It seems that the City of Milwaukee is having difficulty tackling this issue, with Robert Miranda claiming that the city must take full responsibility for finding a solution, even as it often deflects accountability onto property owners. Dr. Payne highlights seven violations that state law requires to be addressed, along with the obligation to keep parents informed about developments. Approximately fifty thousand children are currently impacted by lead-related problems in our schools, with many more affected in the past and potentially until the situation is resolved. Dr. Kristen Payne expresses her skepticism regarding the new superintendent, who mentioned seeking "easy wins" through listening sessions. "Our focus is on substantial change, and we won't be misled by mere listening sessions," she asserts. Robert Miranda says, Evers budget is a good place to direct folks to act no matter where in WI they live mentioning the 300 million dollar budget.
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Updates to the lead issues at M.P.S and in our homes (Hour 1)
The Coalition for Lead-Free Water reunites with Earl to jump into the persistent lead problems affecting the water supply in our children's schools and communities. Dr. Payne shares the latest updates on lead testing conducted in two schools, mentioning that the state is set to release the relevant documents this week. A viewer inquires how millions can reside in homes without lead laterals and yet not experience health issues, even with annual check-ups. The response highlights that lead can still impact the immune system and manifest differently in individuals. Dr. Kristen Payne is actively rallying the community to access vital information and resources to confront and resolve the challenges posed by lead poisoning.We should talk about abolishing the 3Ts (test & chase) with Filter First at all taps used for cooking and drinking with regular post filtration testing that is posted publicly!
Below are links to get more information about the issues on hand.
www.leadsafeschoolsMKE.com Dr. Kristen Payne.
Paul Schwartz Campaign for Lead Free Water #202.279.0438 paulschwartzdc@gmail.com www.campaignforleadfreewater.org
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Kids Deserve Safe Water (Hour 1)
In this episode, Earl Ingram hosts a panel from the "Get the Lead Out Coalition," featuring Robert Miranda, Dr. Yanna Lambrini, Paul Schwartz, and Kristen Payne. They discuss the issue of lead contamination in the drinking water at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), specifically highlighting schools like Golda Meir and Kagel. The guests criticize the MPS lead safety program, which only conducts annual inspections, claiming it is virtually ineffective and does not align with research findings. They reveal that lead levels at the Golda Meir Campus exceed the normal threshold by 20%, and point out that a staggering 85% of MPS schools built in earlier years are experiencing similar lead problems. MPS has a 1.4 million dollar budget and has no excuse to not address and fix the problem, especially when it pertains to the children all over Wisconsin.
Questions or concerns - Dr Kristen Payne Leadsafeschoolsmke@gmail.com
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