Health
Medicaid Costs Are “Unsustainable”
Costs on pace to rise 102% in six years, GOP wants cuts, but not before election.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Near Bottom in Public Health Spending
Wisconsin ranks 48th lowest, far below average spending per capita by states.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Lessons from Prince’s Overdose Death
We must work to reduce stigma of drug addiction, says Attorney General.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Walker Has Slashed Women’s Health Care
600 family planning centers dropped, cancer screening declines for low income women.
May 22nd, 2016 by Jennifer Shilling and Chris Taylor
The Looming Threat of Latina Suicides
Latina teens are three times more likely to attempt suicide. Experts search for answers.
May 20th, 2016 by Sophia Boyd, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Aid Targets Native American Health Gap
Medicaid changes could help address disparities in Wisconsin. Will Walker accept the aid?
May 19th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Could Still Get Medicaid Dollars
Would substitute for state spending, yielding millions for schools, roads, UW System.
May 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Human Waste Pollutes State Drinking Water
Problem often caused by septic systems; Tougher laws needed, experts say.
May 4th, 2016 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Marty Schreiber’s Last Campaign
The former governor, faced with his beloved wife’s dementia, urges others to ask for help.
May 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Bacteria Taints State’s Drinking Water
169,00 households served by private wells that tested positive for coliform bacteria.
May 3rd, 2016 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
