Health

Op Ed: The Attack on Affordable Care
Op Ed

The Attack on Affordable Care

Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.

Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants

Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants

Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?

The State of Politics: Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs
The State of Politics

Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs

Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.

Data Wonk: Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage
Data Wonk

Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage

Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.

Op Ed: Study Shows Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
Op Ed

Study Shows Benefits of Medicaid Expansion

States that accepted money have more coverage and cheaper preventive care.

The Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law

The Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law

Allows drug using mothers to be detained in jail. Opponents plan pickets, social media and forums across state.

Op Ed: Why Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated
Op Ed

Why Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated

As a physician and non-politician, I favor common-sense changes rejected by a career politician.

Walker Signs Waiver to Lower ACA Costs

Walker Signs Waiver to Lower ACA Costs

Democrats charge his approach is a “sabotage of health care law."

Op Ed: The Impact of Medicare and Medicaid
Op Ed

The Impact of Medicare and Medicaid

Countless millions have benefitted. But Republicans want to slash the benefits.

Swarms of Mosquitoes Plague State

Swarms of Mosquitoes Plague State

Insects thriving due do mild winter and hot rainy summer.

State’s Birth Rate Has Declined 22%

State’s Birth Rate Has Declined 22%

Lowest level since 1989, state now ranks 38th in birth rate, new study shows.

Warning Residents of Lead Dangers

Warning Residents of Lead Dangers

Door-to-door workers allied with Hunger Task Force teach Amani residents about possible problems.