Health
Alderman Asks Hospital for Free Testing
COVID-19 hits black population hard, many cases within a mile of St. Joseph Hospital.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
African-Americans Hit Hard by COVID-19
Majority of cases in the City of Milwaukee are African Americans.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
We Need Paid Sick Leave Now!
Most of the many workers laid off have no paid leave. This is a crisis.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Linda Garcia Barnard and Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
State Reports 457 COVID-19 Cases, Up From 416
But officials say actual total is higher. "We have a limited window into the number of cases."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides
Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed
Up 1200% in Wisconsin! And with more layoffs and filings likely to come.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Issues “Safer at Home” Order
Starting Wednesday no playdates or team sports. People must "start taking this seriously."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic
Using Defense Production Act could save lives, but Trump won’t act.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
City Issues “Stay at Home” Order For Wednesday
"Essential" activity allowed is broadly defined, but message clear: please stay home.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Flattening The Curve Matters
Mayor Tom Barrett lays out how Wisconsin could be short by 56,000 hospital beds.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Asks for Equipment Donations
Help save healthcare workers' lives; donate masks, gloves, disinfectants, safety glasses.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
