by Bob Hague | Jun 7, 2022
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that the state Department of Health Services can release data on COVID-19 infections at businesses. Tuesday’s 4-3 decision comes in an October 2020 suit filed by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce against DHS and the Evers...
by Raymond Neupert | May 26, 2022
Abortion rights will be a major factor in this year’s mid-term elections. Poll director Charles Franklin says very few respondents are not engaged with the issue. “54% say they would support the candidate who favors keeping abortion legal, 31% would...
by Bob Hague | May 24, 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is recommending COVID-19 booster doses for everyone age five and above. #DHSWI supports the CDC recommendation that children 5-11 should receive a #COVID19 booster. ✔ Being fully vaccinated and boosted offers the best...
by Bob Hague | May 16, 2022
COVID-19 infections are again on the rise in Wisconsin, but new treatments can keep people alive. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard notes that new therapeutics are available. His message to those 50 or older, or with underlying risk factors “Know how to get...
by Bob Hague | May 13, 2022
The organization representing Wisconsin nurses is not happy about a veto from Governor Tony Evers. The bill created a separate license for nurse practitioners and other nurses with advanced training. Several physicians groups were opposed. “I guess what it says is,...
by Bob Hague | May 6, 2022
Across the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, commemorations took place for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls. Rachel Fernandez, a member of the Menominee Nation and Wisconsin Women’s Council, helped to organize an event in Madison, with a focus on families...
by WRN Contributor | May 3, 2022
Most abortions would likely become illegal again in Wisconsin if a leaked majority opinion draft by the U-S Supreme Court holds up. Wisconsin has actually had a little-known abortion ban on the books since 1849. It was rendered unenforceable by the landmark Roe versus...
by Bob Hague | Apr 22, 2022
The No Mow May movement continues to take root in Wisconsin communities. Ashland residents are being encouraged not to mow their yards in May to help feed early-arriving bugs and birds. City council members voted this week to suspend enforcement of mowing ordinances...
by Bob Hague | Apr 21, 2022
At the Capitol on Wednesday, a first-ever public hearing on a medical marijuana bill for Wisconsin. The measure from Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) would allow patients to access cannabis for a limited number of conditions in a limited number of forms, and does not...
by Bob Hague | Apr 8, 2022
School mental health services in Wisconsin have received a financial boost. Governor Tony Evers announced at locations around the state this week that nearly every K-12 district in Wisconsin will be awarded funding through the 15 million dollar “Get Kids Ahead...
by Bob Hague | Apr 1, 2022
A bill to cap insurance co-pays for insulin has passed the House of Representatives without the support of any Wisconsin Republicans. Twelve Republicans joined all House Democrats on Thursday in voting for legislation that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per...
by Bob Hague | Mar 15, 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is honoring all those who worked on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. An event in Madison on Monday kicked off a statewide “thank you tour” to celebrate health care workers and those who helped over the past two...
by Bob Hague | Feb 11, 2022
Super Bowl weekend is a big one for gamblers – including those with a problem. “It’s probably the biggest event of the year.” said Rose Blozinski, Executive Director with the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling. “There are millions and millions and...
by Bob Hague | Feb 3, 2022
Republican state lawmakers are proposing “Medical Freedom” legislation, in response to what they say is retaliation against some doctors offering alternate coronavirus treatments . “It’s about letting doctors be doctors,” said Representative Shae...
by Bob Hague | Jan 31, 2022
A long-time advocate says the latest medical marijuana bill being offered by Republican legislators falls far short of what people need to access the drug. Gary Storck of Madison heads the group Is My Medicine Legal Yet? “Some ability to grow your own medicine is...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 26, 2022
Republican legislators are hoping to restart talks on legalizing medical marijuana in Wisconsin. State Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) says that the state would retain strict control over the industry through a new rules commission housed with the Department...
by Bob Hague | Jan 25, 2022
A coronavirus testing company accused of fraud has closed its locations around Wisconsin. No one knows if or when they’ll reopen. The Center for COVID Control had planned to reopen last week, but will remain closed for a while longer. The CCC is facing serious...
by Bob Hague | Jan 13, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court has halted the Biden administration’s vaccination-or-testing requirement on large employers. Conservative Justices expressed doubt that there’s legal authority for such a broad mandate. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wasn’t surprised by...
by Bob Hague | Jan 13, 2022
Wisconsin sets a new record on Wednesday, for COVID-19 hospitalizations. The state Department of Health Services reports Critically High infection rates in all 72 Wisconsin counties. But as the state’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ryan Westergaard recently noted,...
by Bob Hague | Jan 10, 2022
Wisconsin school districts are being asked to step up their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. A letter to school administrators from the Department of Health Services urges them to require masks for everyone, follow the CDC’s new quarantine guidelines, and...
