Health
Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase
State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner25 Summer Resources For Kids
For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing
Jun 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez and Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFederal Water Infrastructure Spending Needed
In Wisconsin could be used to replace lead service lines and improve sewerage systems.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Megan SeversonState High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRon Johnson Suspended From YouTube
Company says Wisconsin's U.S. Senator violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioChild COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Rising
Disease burden declines as the number of vaccinations increases.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerLifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDrug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant
County medical examiner and medical college get $1.2 million grant to help confront crisis of drug overdose deaths.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMarquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Beloit College and Lawrence University will also require vaccinations.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Ground Zero for Vaccine Hesitancy?
Wisconsin trails 20 states in percent vaccinated. Hesitancy could prolong pandemic.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyBuild Trust to Boost Vaccinations
Only 24% of Blacks, 32% of Latinx in state have had at least one dose.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Iuscely FloresMilwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic
The rate of vaccination among Black and Hispanic residents increased during past month.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer