Health
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee
Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities
Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy
Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood
Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Froedtert Will Fully Acquire Network Health
Will buy out Ascension Health's share of insurance provider in 23 counties.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors
Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers
Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
