by Bob Hague | Feb 23, 2024
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin wants the state Supreme Court to declare abortion a constitutional right. The organization which provides abortion services at three Wisconsin clinics announced Thursday that it will file a petition directly with the court. Planned...
by Bob Hague | Feb 23, 2024
Legislation designed to help clean up PFAS chemicals contamination is ready for action by Governor Tony Evers. And the Democratic governor has already signaled that action will be a veto, over concerns that it fails to provide the Wisconsin Department of Natural...
by Bob Hague | Feb 12, 2024
Republican lawmakers in the Chippewa Valley want to reallocate untapped state funds towards emergency services grants. It’s $15 million that was allocated in the last state budget for HSHS to provide expanded mental health capacity. That never happened. “The 15...
by Bob Hague | Feb 7, 2024
Measles cases continue to crop up in the U.S. Dr. Stephanie Schauer with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the good news is that the vaccine is safe and effective. “So it’s important that if folks are not sure if they’re protected to check...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 29, 2024
Elected officials in western Wisconsin are still coming to terms with the departure of a major health care employer. State Senator Jeff Smith says of particular concern are mental health services offered at Sacred Heart in Eau Claire “They’ve got a grant to...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2024
A Republican bill aimed at restricting abortions in Wisconsin is likely on the fast track to the governor’s veto. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) said it will provide voters the opportunity weigh in on a statewide ballot referendum in April. They’re unlikely to...
by Bob Hague | Jan 18, 2024
Self harm can be a concern for kids returning to school. As students begin the spring semester, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services encourages parents and caregivers to be aware of data that shows young people experience large increases in self harm injuries...
by Bob Hague | Jan 17, 2024
Speaker Robin Vos has a message for Senate Republicans regarding a medical marijuana bill from Assembly Republicans – and it appears to be take it or leave it. “Most good ideas start with the Assembly,” Vos said at the Capitol on Tuesday. “We have...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 11, 2024
Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services say pregnant people who want to protect their newborns from R S V can choose to get vaccinated. Wisconsin Immunization Program Coordinator Dr. Stephanie Schauer says the new vaccine can transfer over to the...
by Bob Hague | Jan 9, 2024
At the Capitol in Madison, the abortion debate is far from over. We can expect a bill from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who wants to keep the discussion going. “I don’t believe in abortion. Other people want abortion up until birth. So there’s got to be...
by Bob Hague | Jan 8, 2024
Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly on Monday proposed a tightly controlled, state run medical marijuana program. At a West Milwaukee press conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said the bill will create the most restrictive medical cannabis program...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 5, 2024
Young people in Wisconsin will be allowed to stay on state medical programs for an entire year under new guidelines. The new federal rules require BadgerCare Plus and other Medicaid programs to keep people under the age of 19 covered for a full year, even if their...
by Bob Hague | Jan 5, 2024
Medical marijuana is closer to becoming a reality in Wisconsin. In a recent interview with WRN, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he has enough Republican votes to pass a bill in that chamber – even if Democrats oppose it. “Because unfortunately my Democratic...
by Bob Hague | Jan 3, 2024
Visibility is critical for safe winter bicycling. That’s especially true for those who commute by bike, according to Anthony Casagrande, Lead Mechanic and Education Instructor for the Wisconsin Bike Federation. “It is required when there is low light or nighttime...
by Bob Hague | Dec 28, 2023
The end of the year is a good time to dispose of unwanted medications. Keeping unused and expired medications around the home can be dangerous, so make it a habit to safely dispose of medications you no longer need. It’s never a good idea to flush them or place them...
by Bob Hague | Dec 7, 2023
Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski says he’ll appeal a Dane County judge’s ruling, that a state law from 1849 doesn’t prohibit abortions. In the meantime, Attorney General Josh Kaul says the decision stands. “What we have in place right now is a...
by Bob Hague | Nov 20, 2023
Elected leaders and traffic safety advocates in Wisconsin’s two largest cities are working to bring attention to the victims of traffic crashes and reduce the toll of those killed and injured. The city of Madison has made a commitment to eliminate traffic deaths...
by Raymond Neupert | Nov 10, 2023
Another successful Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin. Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the nation for the most prescription medications collected during the fall drug takeback. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, more than 53,000 pounds of unwanted...
by Bob Hague | Nov 3, 2023
A bill in the Wisconsin Legislature would facilitate opening regional crisis centers. Currently, persons experiencing a mental health crisis may ride in the back of a squad car for hours, to be taken to Winnebago Mental Health Institute near Oshkosh. State Senator...
by Bob Hague | Nov 2, 2023
Wisconsin pharmacy school graduates have a shorter path to licensing. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy...
