Health
Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”
Also supports bill to provide $40 million in loans for home owners to replace lead laterals.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Group Pushes St. Joseph’s to Keep Services
Coalition wants Ascension St. Joseph hospital to sign legal agreement not to cut services.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program
Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Is Awash in Opioids
Federal data shows massive over-prescription, 1.2 billion pain pills over six years.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City May Sue Opioid Manufacturers
Murphy wants city attorney to consider suit for damages from opioid epidemic.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Hot Steamy Weather Here To Stay
Temperatures will hit the 90s all week. Risk of heat-related illnesses.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Addresses “Staggering” Cost of Diabetes
Estimated $5.5 billion annual cost for state, 40% of residents projected to get disease.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State’s Loss on Federal ACA is $1.3 Billion
State loses $1.3 billion in federal funds for medical care under Republican two-year budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why GOP Opposes Federal Medicaid Funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
