Health
Health Coverage Steady After Decline
State enrollment in Affordable Care Act steady this year after 13% drop in last year.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Okays New Health Commissioner
Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.
Sep 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Make-A-Wish Seeks More Hispanic Kids
State chapter of national foundation giving children with serious disease their wish hires new Hispanic coordinator.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pot Referendums on November Ballot
15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Case for Single Payer Care
65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?
Aug 29th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
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 Ohly
Experts Question Schimel’s School Safety Grants
Sending mental health professionals to training designed for security officers?
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs
Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage
Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Study Shows Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
States that accepted money have more coverage and cheaper preventive care.
Aug 14th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The 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 Radio
