Health
Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary
First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Graham KilmerAmerican Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing
Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNursing Home Workers Resist Vaccines
38% in state unvaccinated though long-term care facilities have high rate of COVID-19 deaths.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismSchools Without Masks Could Face Lawsuits, Lose Insurance
Insurers threatening to drop districts that fail to follow public-health mandates.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerCollege Students’ Pot Use At Historic High
Drinking less, smoking more. 44% reported using marijuana.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioState Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioChildren Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases
Report shows hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 have increased.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSchool Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff
Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again
Evers vetoed the bill the last time it was introduced in 2019.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Politics Threatens Lives And Economy
The data for Wisconsin is worrisome. The politics is puzzling.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonSchool Boards Must Lead on Masks
Washington County schools should follow those in Green Bay, Appleton that issued mandates.
Sep 7th, 2021 by John Torinus