Health
Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs
Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.
May 15th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
30 states have similar law. But bill may face opposition in Senate.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals
Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.
May 13th, 2025 by Graham KilmerOutside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.
May 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerNew MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCampaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground
Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.
May 7th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation
Multiple inspections reveal persistent problem.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes
Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.
May 2nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’
Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public RadioMedicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care
State health agency assesses the effects on Medicaid of federal funding cuts.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer