Health
Anti-Marijuana Campaign Is Misguided
County substance abuse campaign concentrates all its spending on “No need for weed.”
Dec 8th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Medicare Threatened By Federal Tax Cuts
Massive deficit it causes could require huge cuts in Medicare.
Dec 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Up From Milwaukee’s Poverty
Medical student Na’il Scoggins grew up 53206 zipcode, and wants to fight health disparities.
Nov 26th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
House Tax Plan Punishes Working Families
They lose child tax credit for 23 million children, including 159,000 in Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
Attorney General has been reluctant to pursue opioid manufacturers. Why?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
State Leaves Counties to Sue Drug Companies
Opioid costs hurting counties, but legislature, Schimel won’t take action.
Nov 11th, 2017 by State Senators Janet Bewley and Dave Hansen
Tobacco Sellers Target City’s Minority Youth
Study finds three times more tobacco retailers near schools in minority neighborhoods.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bucks’ Health Clinic Will Soon Open
Downtown clinic is partnership with Froedtert MCW to serve Bucks, local residents.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Chris Taylor tour state to discuss medical marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Opioid Crisis Still Growing
Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
