Health

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.

MKE County: Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases

Report shows hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 have increased.

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.

City Hall: Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
City Hall

Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive

New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.

State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again

State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again

Evers vetoed the bill the last time it was introduced in 2019.

Data Wonk: Pandemic Politics Threatens Lives And Economy
Data Wonk

Pandemic Politics Threatens Lives And Economy

The data for Wisconsin is worrisome. The politics is puzzling.

Op Ed: School Boards Must Lead on Masks
Op Ed

School Boards Must Lead on Masks

Washington County schools should follow those in Green Bay, Appleton that issued mandates.

State Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug

State Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug

Small percent of Wisconsin’s vulnerable population taking the highly effective drug.

Hospitals Struggle With Shortage of Nurses

Hospitals Struggle With Shortage of Nurses

Offering bonuses, hiring temps as nurses ‘run ragged.”

Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System

Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System

Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.

MKE County: Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
MKE County

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction

Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction

Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.