Health
With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach
Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Advances Health Care Bills For Senate Review
Two of three advancing with bipartisan support.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
County Creates Easy Public Access To Overdose Data
New data portal could improve responses and aid research on opioid crisis.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Clears Way For Doctors to Sign Up Patients By Subscription
Direct primary care gives doctors, patients an alternative to insurance.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin
Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels
Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
