Health
County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing
County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Graham KilmerProposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead
Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave
Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyKirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerHealth Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Steven WaltersPlanned Parenthood Workers Win Union Election
Next up is negotiating a contract.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerEvers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage
Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'
Jan 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis
La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment
226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Democrats Restart Push For Comprehensive Sex Education
Proposal is modeled after state law.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio