Health
City Residents Push for Lead Cleanup at ARPA Meeting
Coalition on Lead Emergency questions how last $92 million in federal funds will be spent.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Younger Adults Dying at Higher Rates
Mortality rate up 137% for those aged 30-34 since 2001, while the rate declined for seniors.
Feb 4th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year
Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
ARPA Money Could Expand Two Milwaukee Mental Health Programs
Two community mental health providers plan expansion with county ARPA funds.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Vos Casts Doubt on Medical Marijuana
'We're not that close' to legalizing it, says Assembly Speaker, as some GOP legislators see it as gateway to recreational pot.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs
Survey finds 52% to 62% of state residents, many with insurance, delay or don't get care.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
How Are State’s Women Doing Under 1849 Abortion Ban?
Not so well, doctors say.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Gov. Evers’ Budget Expected To Support His “Year of Mental Health” Declaration
Budget proposal expected to include millions for expanding mental health programs, including in schools.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic
Partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a first for MPS, designed to support underserved community.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
