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Federal Medicaid Critical to Schools
State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Jon PeacockMedicaid Block Grants Could Hurt Wisconsin
20% of state’s citizens, 1.1 million, depend on Medicaid. Block grant system would threaten them with cutbacks.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Barbara BeckertFour Candidates For Muni Court Judge
Incumbent Judge Valarie Hill faces three challengers and many questions.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtJudge Hill May Face Three Challengers
Valarie Hill, a judge since 2004, is being challenged for municipal court’s failings.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Gretchen SchuldtReport Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Matthew WislaMental Health Care Reform Still Has Issues
Milwaukee County struggles making transition to a community-based mental healthcare model.
Oct 21st, 2015 by Matthew WislaState Ending Long-Term Institutional Care for Disabled?
Walker budget continues years-long trend, experts disagree on its impact.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Sean KirkbyCounty Mental Health Board’s Slow Start Prompts Questions
Volunteer board and emphasis on community-based care has worked in other cities but going slow here.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Matthew WislaState Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill LuedersWaupun Prison Guards Accused of Abusing Dozens of Inmates
Many of prisoners are from Milwaukee; critics call for an investigation. Part 1 of a series.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bill LuedersLobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill LuedersState Declines Federal Aid for Disabled
Disabled lack jobs and employment services as a result
Jul 15th, 2013 by Tegan Wendland