Health
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
Why 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 Vipond
Walker 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 Radio
The Impact of Medicare and Medicaid
Countless millions have benefitted. But Republicans want to slash the benefits.
Jul 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Patty Schachtner
Swarms of Mosquitoes Plague State
Insects thriving due do mild winter and hot rainy summer.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’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 Radio
Warning 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
Cities Have $2.25 Billion Benefits Shortfall
Report finds huge unfunded health care benefits for Milwaukee's, other cities’ workers.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Map of Wisconsin Obesity
Highest in rural areas, but researchers sill filling in data for some zip codes.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
