Health
Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail
ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket
Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Life Expectancy in Wisconsin vs. Other States
Hawaii is the leader. How high -- or low -- does Wisconsin rank?
Dec 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Health Care Costs Are Overwhelming Wisconsin Teacher Salaries
Data shows average teacher spends 20% of their salary on health care benefits.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Seeks to Sue PFAS Producers, Oil Companies
Plans to join class action lawsuits, similar to past litigation against opioid makers.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS
Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Left Contraceptives to Rot; Women Pay the Price
As OB‑GYN doctors know: contraception saves lives. Baldwin, Pocan pushing the issue.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Dr. Shefaali Sharma
State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Filing For Bankruptcy
City on a Hill headed for Chapter 11.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
