Health
More People Using Pot as Medicine
But state laws and research not yet on their side.
Nov 9th, 2019 by Shayli Kipnis, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
Doctors, school officials support raising age to buy e-cigarettes, tobacco products.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mercury in Great Lakes Trout Persists
Though waters cleaner, invasive species have forced trout to eat food with higher mercury concentrations.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Everyone Deserves Clean Water
Evers, Democrats back a comprehensive agenda. We want to work with Republicans on this.
Nov 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Where the Gun Shot Victims Go
Froedtert Hospital treats 90 percent of city’s gun-related injuries, passed 320 this year.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care
Evers administration urges enrollment in state health insurance marketplace. You have until December 15.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Residents Rally for Clean Drinking Water
Coalition On Lead Emergency pushes for action, some city officials pledge to help.
Nov 1st, 2019 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?
Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning
Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Let’s End the “Tampon Tax”
Bill targets inaccessibility of essential menstrual hygiene products in public restrooms.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Health Clinic Serves Those Lacking Insurance
Nonprofit City on a Hill, 2224 W. Kilbourn Ave., seeks to break the cycle of poverty.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Claire Hyman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
