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Medicaid Work Rules Could Hurt Hospitals
Walker imposed work requirement for Medicaid recipients, could cut state hospitals revenue by 15%, study says.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioArguments Begin on 2nd Lame Duck Suit
Dane County Judge Niess slapped injunction on laws. Second suit being heard by Judge Remington.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors
Legislators' rejection of capital budget may scare away private donations to university projects, governor says.
Mar 23rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioMillerCoors Sues Over Corn Syrup Ads
Company claims Anheuser-Busch commercials mislead, calling it “fear mongering.”
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThree Hospitals Offer 40 Recovery Coaches
Ascension hospitals have new way to treat opioid addiction.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Ends Business Tax Break for Quitters
Bipartisan bill ends tax write-off on moving expenses for companies leaving the state.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Reject Evers Capital Budget
Republicans say $2.5 billion too high, back smaller price tag for top priorities.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bills Toughen Drunk Driving Laws
Vos, Fitzgerald quiet on proposals to increase penalties, set mandatory minimum sentences.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules Against Kohler Golf Course
Concludes DNR permit to fill wetland invalid, significant environmental damage could be caused.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Project Doubles State’s Solar Output
Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio