Health
State Has Troubling Maternal and Infant Racial Health Disparities
Health officials say systemic problems that cause worse outcomes for Black mothers and babies need to be addressed.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Vaccine Plan Helps GOP Governors
States supporting Trump have much greater chance of COVID-19 deaths. Biden’s mandates bail out governors afraid to act.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
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 Kilmer
American Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing
Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursing 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 Journalism
Schools 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 Examiner
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
