Health
How Milwaukee Slashed Drug Overdose Deaths
Lowest number in a decade. 'You’re talking 50% less people dying.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist
Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
After Health Care Contract Fiasco, Board Passes Changes in Process
'We were blindsided by lapses in contracts that are critical,' supervisor warns.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy
Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Sees Decline in Blood and Organ Donors
Long wait times for transplants and a blood donor shortage.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules
After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.
Mar 20th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS
With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis
Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaccine Rates for Childhood Diseases Declining, State Data Shows
33% in Wisconsin not vaccinated within 2 years of birth for 7 childhood diseases.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students
Including Mukwonago, Arrowhead and Oconomowoc. Waukesha may soon follow.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy
Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.
Mar 8th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
