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State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinState Sees Rise in Unpaid Medical Bills
1.2 billion uncompensated care In 2018, up 7.6% from 2017, says Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Shamane MillsState’s Loss on Federal ACA is $1.3 Billion
State loses $1.3 billion in federal funds for medical care under Republican two-year budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce MurphyWhy GOP Opposes Federal Medicaid Funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyHigh Court Favors Donors to Justices
Conservative justices decide malpractice case in favor of business groups who gave them $37,000.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBusiness Group Is the Lord of Lobbying
Of 700 lobbyists in 2017, no one spent more than Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHospitals Group Pays for Capitol Clout
Wisconsin Hospital Association spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignObamacare Slashes Uncompensated Care by 47%
Wisconsin Hospital Association’s data shows far less unpaid health care costs shifted to other systems, payers.
Oct 7th, 2016 by Jon PeacockHospitals Could Fix State’s Health Care
They should emulate other states, offer to pay our state's share of Medicaid expansion.
Feb 10th, 2016 by Bill KaplanWatching Over the City’s Health
Health Commissioner Bevan Baker has had success, but says much more is needed.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Jack FennimoreThe Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby$1,000 Per Hour Lobbyists Roam Capitol
WDC analysis finds 47 groups spent at least that lobbying legislators in Madison.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild