Health
Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available
Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Launches Lead Abatement Program
Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates
Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive
And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion
But has exceptions for treatments like ectopic pregnancy, because 'these things are not abortion.'
Nov 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Hospitals Provided More Unpaid Care in 2024
People without health insurance or regular health providers are using emergency rooms more.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts
Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts
Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Will Resume Abortions
Abortion services were paused due to President Trump's Medicaid cuts.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
New UW Research Shows Power of COVID-19 Vaccine
Study shows vaccine reduced spread of virus among person's close contacts.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
