Health
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Will State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding
Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
See Inside New Home of Marquette Nursing School
Fast-growing college has new digs, simulation hospital rooms and lots of natural light.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center
Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA
Could be available this week for Wisconsin residents.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
