Health

More Than 1.6 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Renew Medicaid Enrollment

More Than 1.6 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Renew Medicaid Enrollment

Or they risk losing health insurance coverage. Reinstated requirement part of COVID-19 policy wind down.

MKE County: Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
MKE County

Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums

County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.

MKE County: Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
MKE County

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.

Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements

Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements

Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.

Evers Among 20 Governors in Reproductive Rights Alliance

Evers Among 20 Governors in Reproductive Rights Alliance

Democratic governors vow to create 'firewall' for 'reproductive freedom.'

MKE County: Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement
MKE County

Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement

Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'

What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know

What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know

You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.

Wisconsin Sees Spike in Toxic Shock Syndrome Cases

Wisconsin Sees Spike in Toxic Shock Syndrome Cases

State officials urge education about tampon use.

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.