On February 9, 2023, WisPolitics.com, WisBusiness.com and UW-Milwaukee host a lunchtime event in Milwaukee exploring the issue and potential solutions regarding the health care worker shortage. Many industries are struggling with finding qualified workers as the state unemployment rate hovers just above 3 percent. But the health care worker shortage, post pandemic, is especially acute […]
Since July 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received five reports of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), with four cases associated with super absorbency tampon use by teenage females. No deaths have been reported. TSS is a serious illness caused by bacteria that can produce toxins. In a typical year, Wisconsin sees zero to one TSS cases. The last confirmed TSS […]
On February 7, 2023, Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition and bipartisan members of the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate held a news conference to call for action on All Copays Count legislation relating to Wisconsin patients ability to access and adhere to their prescription medications. Under the legislation, commercial health plans and PBMs in Wisconsin would […]
On February 2, 2023, the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families and the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held a joint hearing on the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and related issues featuring the following speakers: Jenna Bannon – Associate Director, Children and Families Program at […]
On January 23, 2023, Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison), and reproductive health leaders held a news conference on the 50th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and the state of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Speakers: Representative Lisa Subeck Senator Melissa Agard Dane County Supervisor April Kigeya Tanya Atkinson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood […]
On January 18, 2023, Wisconsin Health News panel examines what’s being done to address the challenge of dental care access, as well as the implications of unmet oral health needs. Panelists: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma Tena Springer, Dental Division Administrator, Family Health Center of Marshfield Dr. Patrick Tepe, Legislative Advisory Committee Chair, Wisconsin Dental Association […]
On January 13, 2023, Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: GOP Proposals to Cut Taxes Unveiled TikTok Ban JCRAR Moves to Lift Conversion Therapy Ban Constitutional Amendments SCOWIS Forum New Secretary Appointed at Department of Veterans Affairs
On January 13, 2023, Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: GOP Proposals to Cut Taxes Unveiled TikTok Ban JCRAR Moves to Lift Conversion Therapy Ban Constitutional Amendments SCOWIS Forum New Secretary Appointed at Department of Veterans Affairs
On January 13, 2023, the Office of Children’s Mental Health briefed legislators and the public on the status of children’s mental health in Wisconsin, detail concerning trends, and share what we can do to improve children’s well-being. Speakers: Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield), Legislative Children’s Caucus Co-Chair Linda Hall, Director, Office of Children’s Mental Health Amy […]
On December 15, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is working against the clock to ensure that critical revenue solutions for the county are on the legislature’s 2023 agenda when they begin meeting in January. The county is facing an imminent fiscal cliff that threatens vital services. […]
On December 15, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is working against the clock to ensure that critical revenue solutions for the county are on the legislature’s 2023 agenda when they begin meeting in January. The county is facing an imminent fiscal cliff that threatens vital services. […]