Health
Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions
Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.
May 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research
The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.
May 15th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs
Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.
May 15th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
30 states have similar law. But bill may face opposition in Senate.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals
Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.
May 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.
May 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground
Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.
May 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation
Multiple inspections reveal persistent problem.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes
Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.
May 2nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
