Health
Trump’s Marijuana Order Shifts Federal Policy, But Not Wisconsin Law
Reclassifying medical cannabis leaves it largely illegal here, yet fuels hopes for change in Madison.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Workers At Two Rogers Clinics Vote Overwhelmingly To Unionize
Madison and West Allis mental health staff back union after months of anti-union campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Youth Turns Aluminum Cans into Cash to Help Homeless
Carter Wilkins, 9, and his mother have a system to help the needy.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths Dropped 42.5% Since 2022
How county's prevention strategies have helped reduce the numbers.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics
Rogers Behavioral Health fighting to stop workers from forming union.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Will Become ‘Sensory-Inclusive City,’ Mayor Declares
How city plans to become more accommodating for people with sensory needs.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts
Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Addie Costello
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs
Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin
UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
