Health
Change Lame Duck Law, Baldwin Urges Legislators
Republican law passed to limit governor’s power prevents him from getting federal funding for COVID-19.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020
Medical Examiner warns current pace would result in 640 deaths in 2020.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear
Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Essential Workers Tell Their COVID-19 Stories
“Any moment you can catch it,” says one. "We are treated like garbage,” says another.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Reports 2,122 Positive COVID-19 Cases, 56 Deaths
Despite record increases, officials believe curve is flattening, "safer at home" working.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
House of Correction Has Confirmed COVID-19 Case
One inmate has confirmed case, several others showing symptoms. Nurse that works at jail also tests positive.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Resist Spring Fever
Practice social distancing, avoid leaving home when possible.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Records Biggest One Day COVID-19 Testing Total, 1,916 Positive Cases
Positives cases growing in linear, not exponential fashion.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic
Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Washington Heights Mural Has Simple Message
Artist Fred Kaems paints a message of solidarity on his own garage.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Free Universal Treatment for COVID-19 Needed
This is the critical missing link to combating this pandemic.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Robert Kraig
