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.

Tighter regulations and an influx of federal money in recent years have helped communities across the U.S. initiate efforts ...

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 ...

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 ...