Health

School Groups Push Tobacco, Vaping Laws

School Groups Push Tobacco, Vaping Laws

In response to vaping crisis, bill restricts tobacco products sales to those 21 and older.

Kaul Rejects Settlement with Oxycontin

Kaul Rejects Settlement with Oxycontin

Attorney General says estimated $12 billion settlement with 23 states doesn’t go far enough.

Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers

Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers

State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.

MKE County: Committee Approves Loans for Lead Laterals
MKE County

Committee Approves Loans for Lead Laterals

$550,000 loan program for any resident, regardless of income, to replace lead laterals.

Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging

Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging

450 suspected cases of lung disease in 33 states, including 46 in Wisconsin.

More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits

More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits

Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.

St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan

St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan

A focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality, mental health.

Opioid Settlement Could Aid County

Opioid Settlement Could Aid County

Milwaukee suit seeks settlement to repay county’s costs from opioid crisis, can cite Purdue Pharma case.

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.

Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals

Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals

Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.

Inside State’s First 24/7 Opioid Treatment Center

Inside State’s First 24/7 Opioid Treatment Center

Community Medical Services in West Allis saves lives, confronts stigma.

Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity

Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity

Sanctuary for cancer patients near Regional Medical Center hopes to raise $12 million.