Health
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease
Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abortion Advocates, Opponents Unite on Policies to Address Root Causes
Wisconsin 14 back extending Medicaid postpartum, paid family leave and more.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Sofia Resnick, Wisconsin Examiner
Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rep. Lisa Subeck say protection would ensure personal autonomy.
Apr 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again
Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs
Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Voters With Disabilities Demand Electronic Voting Option
Lawsuit seeks electronic absentee option to protect privacy, but some have security concerns.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Alexander Shur, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Nursing Licensure Bill
Evers, Republicans couldn't agree on supervision requirements.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Opens Two Mental Health Crisis Houses
Stabilization houses will provide housing for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs
Awarding grants for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
