Several child advocacy groups are asking Gov. Matt Meyer for $15 million in state money to bolster the Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Remediation Fund. In March, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services confirmed 268 cases of elevated blood lead levels in children, with hundreds more having initial high rates but opting out of additional testing. Do you think more funds should be devoted to lead poisoning remediation and testing? Have you had an experience with this condition?
Email civiltalk@iniusa.org or visit our Facebook page to chime in. Responses will appear in the Nov. 29 Daily State News.
