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Hospital Lawsuits For Unpaid Bills Rising In State
Up 37% since 2001. Black patients, rural patients most likely to be sued.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioChristmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply
Wisconsin is fourth largest Christmas tree supplier in the nation.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMarcus Theatres Tries Vaccine-Only Movies
Pilot program at two theaters for only vaccinated audiences has good results.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Care Providers in Limbo After Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate
More than a quarter of state’s nursing home staff haven’t been vaccinated.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio87,000 Children In State Now Vaccinated
A minority of 500,000 kids aged 5-11 in Wisconsin. Many parents, even if vaccinated, are hesitant.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioDA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Awarded $142 Million to Address PFAS, Lead Pipes
Federal funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say
People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Elections Commission Blasts Non-Partisan Election Review
Commission chair says report is "gross incompetence" or a intentional "sabotage."
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLoudenbeck Will Run for Secretary of State
Wants state office to take control of Wisconsin elections.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioGableman Reveals Staff in Election Probe
Nine staff earning up to $10,000 month in Republican-backed investigation.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLegal Sports Betting Comes to State
Oneida Casino in Green Bay becomes first Wisconsin tribe to offer this.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio