Health
College Students’ Pot Use At Historic High
Drinking less, smoking more. 44% reported using marijuana.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases
Report shows hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 have increased.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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 Radio
Milwaukee 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 Jannene
State 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 Radio
Pandemic Politics Threatens Lives And Economy
The data for Wisconsin is worrisome. The politics is puzzling.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
School Boards Must Lead on Masks
Washington County schools should follow those in Green Bay, Appleton that issued mandates.
Sep 7th, 2021 by John Torinus
State 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 Radio
Hospitals Struggle With Shortage of Nurses
Offering bonuses, hiring temps as nurses ‘run ragged.”
Sep 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nass 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 Radio
Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
