Health
Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.
Jan 6th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?
Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Jabril Faraj and Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Cuba Is Open and Welcoming
And there’s a lot we can learn from their health care system.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Art Heitzer
Federal Tax Plan’s Impact on State
Half of tax cuts will go to the top 5 percent, many lose health care.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Health Care Insurers Shaking Up Market
Some are even buying health care providers. Changes could be good for consumers.
Dec 21st, 2017 by John Torinus
Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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
