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Evers Vetoes Bill To Speed Up Training For Nursing Assistants

November 21, 2019 - 2:15pm

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a health care training bill that opponents say could have jeopardized care for the elderly and those with disabilities.

Children's Wisconsin Striving To Improve Mental Health In State's Youth

November 20, 2019 - 5:15am

Children's Wisconsin is working to improve mental health in Wisconsin youth through a 5-year plan that will cost roughly $150 million.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Scores A Win As Trump Pulls Back On E-Cigarette Restrictions

November 18, 2019 - 1:30pm

Wisconsin's U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has long been a lobbyist for the vaping industry, and he has just scored a victory with Trump's reversal on flavored tobacco.

'I Was Such A Little Kid': As Wisconsin Catholic Clergy Accused Of Sexual Abuse Grows, The Trauma Lingers

November 18, 2019 - 5:30am

In the past year, some dioceses and religious orders have for the first time listed their accused clergy. At others, the decades of silence continue.

Zorba Paster: Time To Ditch Those Sugary Beverages

November 15, 2019 - 1:45pm

Research out of Harvard shows the more sugar-sweetened drinks you consume, the more likely you are to die earlier.

Wisconsin Communities Back Bill To End Vaccine Waivers

November 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Some Wisconsin counties are nudging lawmakers to consider a bill that would eliminate a popular waiver for vaccinations needed to attend school.

Hospital Head Says Health Outcomes For Milwaukee Children 'Abysmal'

November 14, 2019 - 12:10pm

The head of Milwaukee's children's hospital says health outcomes for youth in the city are "abysmal" and is among policy experts who say health care in the city and state remain a crucial issue heading into the 2020 election season.

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

November 11, 2019 - 5:00am

While a majority of Americans say prescription drugs have made their lives better, 79 percent say drug prices are unreasonable, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll conducted earlier this year.

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

November 8, 2019 - 2:25pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pointing to vitamin E acetate as the possible substance related to the vaping-related lung injuries impacting the nation.

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

November 8, 2019 - 1:50pm

After playing pinball for 32 hours straight, Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee earned the honor for what's called the longest marathon playing pinball by Guinness World Records.

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Evers Vetoes Bill To Speed Up Training For Nursing Assistants

Children's Wisconsin Striving To Improve Mental Health In State's Youth

US Sen. Ron Johnson Scores A Win As Trump Pulls Back On E-Cigarette Restrictions

'I Was Such A Little Kid': As Wisconsin Catholic Clergy Accused Of Sexual Abuse Grows, The Trauma Lingers

Zorba Paster: Time To Ditch Those Sugary Beverages

Wisconsin Communities Back Bill To End Vaccine Waivers

Hospital Head Says Health Outcomes For Milwaukee Children 'Abysmal'

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

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