Health
The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race
Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Robin Vos Blocked Bill Pushed by Pro-Life Groups, Passed in 48 States
Two-thirds of Assembly backed extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Megan O’Matz
County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks
40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Cleanup of PFAS Could Cost Wisconsin Billions
But DNR and GOP legislators need to compromise to create clear standards.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Temporarily Closes Its STI Clinic
Health department does 45,000 sexually-transmitted infection tests per year.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance
This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available
Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Launches Lead Abatement Program
Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates
Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
