Health
Big Money Groups Oppose PFAS Regulation
Wisconsin Manufacturers, other business groups spent $8.5 million on campaigns, oppose regulating “forever chemicals."
Feb 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignFlu Hospitalizations Spike in Wisconsin
State saw 100 hospitalizations in half a day.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioAG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Pushes Fetal Personhood
Republican legislators introduce an amendment to the state constitution that gives personhood to fertilized eggs.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Voters Lean Against Medicare for All
Poll shows 47% prefer it while 53% prefer improving Affordable Care Act.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019
404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow State May Handle Coronavirus
How isolation and quarantine authority are used In Wisconsin
Feb 9th, 2020 by Will Cushman, WisContextConfirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin
Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized
Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMuseum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices
Public Museum's union workers must share data, show improved wellness program results.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerBadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor
Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.
Feb 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerPrescription Drug Prices Can Be Leveraged
How our company reduced the massive costs of Big Pharma's prescription drug prices.
Jan 28th, 2020 by John Torinus