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4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show
State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Sarah Eichstadt and Anupras Mohapatra
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Expand Vaccine Access
The bills, aimed at addressing state's decreasing vaccine rates, are unlikely to advance in the Republican-led Legislature.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
1.4 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Reapply For Medicaid, Will They?
As of June, more than one-third had not initiated the renewal process. Real test comes at end of summer.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Problems Abound With Access To FoodShare Program After Changes
People wait on hold, only to be hung up on when office closes.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Trisha Young
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage
39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.
Jul 22nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success
In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years
Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July
Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey
