Health
The Attack on Affordable Care
Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Steve OhlyExperts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants
Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtCounties Struggle With Opioid Costs
Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Steven WaltersWhy Republicans Lack Health Coverage
Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce ThompsonStudy Shows Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
States that accepted money have more coverage and cheaper preventive care.
Aug 14th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutThe Battle Over ‘Cocaine Mom” Law
Allows drug using mothers to be detained in jail. Opponents plan pickets, social media and forums across state.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated
As a physician and non-politician, I favor common-sense changes rejected by a career politician.
Aug 1st, 2018 by Dr. Jennifer Hoppe VipondWalker Signs Waiver to Lower ACA Costs
Democrats charge his approach is a “sabotage of health care law."
Jul 30th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Impact of Medicare and Medicaid
Countless millions have benefitted. But Republicans want to slash the benefits.
Jul 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Patty SchachtnerSwarms of Mosquitoes Plague State
Insects thriving due do mild winter and hot rainy summer.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Birth Rate Has Declined 22%
Lowest level since 1989, state now ranks 38th in birth rate, new study shows.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioWarning Residents of Lead Dangers
Door-to-door workers allied with Hunger Task Force teach Amani residents about possible problems.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service