Health
School 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 TorinusState Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug
Small percent of Wisconsin’s vulnerable population taking the highly effective drug.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioHospitals Struggle With Shortage of Nurses
Offering bonuses, hiring temps as nurses ‘run ragged.”
Sep 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioNass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System
Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioVaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerMemorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction
Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Arts Groups Announce Vaccine Requirement
Coalition of performing arts groups requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof or a negative test.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow The City Lost the Medical Center
New mental health center on near West Side of city a change from decades of hospitals moving to Wauwatosa.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy