Health

Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs

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.

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.

Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

30 states have similar law. But bill may face opposition in Senate.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs

New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs

In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'

Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation

Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation

Multiple inspections reveal persistent problem.

Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes

Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes

Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.

‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’

‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’

Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.

MKE County: Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care
MKE County

Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care

State health agency assesses the effects on Medicaid of federal funding cuts.