Health

Campaign Cash: Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
Campaign Cash

Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers

No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.

Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana

Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana

State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Chris Taylor tour state to discuss medical marijuana.

Opioid Crisis Still Growing

Opioid Crisis Still Growing

Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.

Op Ed: State Should Expand Family Medical Leave
Op Ed

State Should Expand Family Medical Leave

Republican proposal would slash coverage; Democratic bill would expand it.

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

Op Ed: Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Op Ed

Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem

Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.

Wisconsin Budget: Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs
Wisconsin Budget

Good, Bad News on Medicaid Costs

State personal income growth trails nation, but that means more federal funds for Medicaid.

Data Wonk: The Lessons of Repeal and Replace
Data Wonk

The Lessons of Repeal and Replace

Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.

Op Ed: Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?
Op Ed

Will Governor Candidates Duck Big Issues?

Health care reform and UW reorganization are big issues Walker and his opponent may punt.

Wisconsin Budget: State Would Lose $29 Billion Under New Health Care Bill
Wisconsin Budget

State Would Lose $29 Billion Under New Health Care Bill

And the plan could result in 32 million more Americans without health insurance.

Op Ed: Why I Support Medicare For All
Op Ed

Why I Support Medicare For All

Every American needs and deserves health coverage.

Op Ed: The Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real
Op Ed

The Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real

Many are affected in Milwaukee. So what are government leaders doing about it?