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Wisconsin utilities cannot cut off residential heat for nonpayment from November 1 to April 15 and must offer deferred payment agreements, the PSC says

Wisconsin’s winter moratorium on utility disconnections starts Sunday, November 1, and runs through April 15. While it is in force, utilities cannot cut off residential heating service for nonpayment, and they must offer deferred payment agreements to residential customers who cannot pay an outstanding bill in full. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the state […] The post Wisconsin utilities cannot cut off residential heat for nonpayment from November 1 to April 15 and must offer deferred payment agreements, the PSC says appeared first on The Money Overview .

Wisconsin · 15d

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Launch of Two New PFAS Programs

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the launch of two new grant programs that will provide funding to help communities sample private wells and public water supplies for PFAS contamination. The two grant programs are funded by the $125 million PFAS Trust...

Wisconsin · 15d

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New research tool envisioned as ‘catalyst’ for innovators

A new research tool being developed through the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub is expected to go live by next summer, offering a “catalyst for all the innovators” by unifying fragmented health data. That’s according to Jomol Mathew, associate dean for informatics with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and...

Wisconsin · 12d

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Wausau accepts $300,000 from Wausau Paper in PFAS lawsuit against local industries

Wausau agreed to accept $300,000 from Wausau Paper to settle part of the city’s lawsuit blaming local industries for PFAS contamination that has cost the city more than $63 million. Alders voted 11-0 on Oct. 13, returning to open session following a closed-door meeting with the city’s lawyers. Alder...

Wausau, WI · 15d

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Wisconsin’s hospital market grows more concentrated, report finds

Wisconsin’s hospital market has become more concentrated in recent years, largely due to ownership changes, according to a report from a free-market think tank at the University of Wisconsin. Anthony Lo Sasso, the UW public affairs professor who co-authored the study from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin...

Wisconsin · 15d

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Wisconsin Ranks 16th in the Nation for Medicaid Governance

A new 50-state study from The Heartland Institute ranks Wisconsin 16th in the nation for Medicaid governance with a score of 52 out of 100, placing it second among its four neighboring states behind Iowa (7th) and ahead of Minnesota (29th), Illinois (31st), and Michigan (38th). The Medicaid Report Card:...

Wisconsin · 13d

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Rep. Tom Tiffany’s Stance on Social Security and Medicare Under Scrutiny

Rep. Tom Tiffany’s Mixed Stance on Social Security and Medicare Amid Wisconsin Governor Race. Republican Representative Tom Tiffany has consistently stated his opposition to cutting Social Security and Medicare, yet his legislative actions have shown support for initiatives that could impact these programs. Now a contender for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, Tiffany faces scrutiny from an electorate highly opposed to reductions in safety net provisions.

Wisconsin · 17d

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Wisconsin Quietly Drops Nursing Home Owners From State Directory

Sauk County Health Care Center — Site Of Proposed Sale Scrutiny. Wisconsin families searching for a nursing home used to be able to see exactly who owned it. Not anymore. The state's directory of licensed nursing homes, maintained by the Department of Health Services, has quietly dropped all ownership information from its latest version, while still listing contact details and bed counts for each facility.

Wisconsin · 14d

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Minnesota, Wisconsin VA clinics offer walk-in flu and COVID shot clinics for veterans

13 Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin held the first of three walk-in flu and COVID shot clinics for veterans.

Minnesota · 16d

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OCHD shares information on respiratory illnesses

ONEIDA COUNTY – With respiratory illness season underway, the Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) recently provided tips to help the public understand the differences between common illnesses and what they can do to protect themselves and others. OCHD explained in a release that the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and...

Oneida County, WI · 16d

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Wisconsin no longer reports who owns the state’s nursing homes

An advocacy group for older adults is demanding state health officials continue reporting who owns nursing homes, citing concerns about the takeover of county-operated facilities by private companies with a track record of lower quality care. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services maintains a directory of all licensed nursing homes...

Wisconsin · 15d

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Wisconsin Disability Advocates Say Several Factors Could Make it Harder for Some Adults to Live Independently

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin disability advocates say potential Medicaid cuts, caregiver burnout and a shortage of accessible housing could make it harder for people with disabilities and older adults to live independently. According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, during a recent disability and aging forum, Fox Valley self-advocate Carl Schulze...

Wisconsin · 16d

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Republican candidate Michael Alfonso supports voucher style system for healthcare

Republican candidate Michael Alfonso has said he would support a voucher style system for healthcare (Alfonso headshot courtesy of campaign) Republican candidate Michael Alfonso has said he would support a voucher style system for healthcare, including Medicare, in the U.S., according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report Friday. Alfonso, the...

Wisconsin · 15d

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Shawano Family Dentistry Targets February Move Into New South Airport Drive Facility

SHAWANO, WI – Construction continues on Shawano Family Dentistry’s new building at 3000 South Airport Drive, with the practice targeting a move into the facility in February. Andrew Stevens says the project has been a major undertaking, but the new space is expected to give the practice significantly...

Shawano, WI · 17d

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Wisconsin allocates $102 million to replace 15,028 lead water lines

Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin DNR announced over $102 million in funding to remove approximately 15,028 private lead water service lines across 12 municipalities statewide.

Wisconsin · 16d

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Twelve insurers are leaving Medicare Advantage for 2027, Becker’s counts from CMS data, among them Aspirus in Wisconsin and iCircle in New York

Twelve insurers are leaving the Medicare Advantage market for 2027, according to a tally by Becker’s Payer Issues drawn from CMS data. They range from Braven Health in New Jersey to Sharp Health Plan in San Diego, and eight of the twelve are owned wholly or partly by health systems. Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs through […] The post Twelve insurers are leaving Medicare Advantage for 2027, Becker’s counts from CMS data, among them Aspirus in Wisconsin and iCircle in New York appeared first on The Money Overview .

Wisconsin · 19d

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New $3.5 million oral health program comes to Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) — A new $3.5 million oral health educational program is coming to Wisconsin Rapids. Dozens of community members and students gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mid-State Technical College Monday afternoon. Attendees toured the new dental clinic, which includes simulation labs, dental imaging rooms...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 19d

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Two Orange Cross Ambulance Employees Honored as Stars of Life

Two members of Orange Cross Ambulance have been honored for their work. Earlier this month, Orange Cross was invited to the annual Midwest EMS Expo hosted by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW). Part of this annual event is honoring dedicated members of the field as Stars of Life.

Wisconsin · 17d

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David Crowley says Black infant health is a priority; no response from Tom Tiffany

This article is part of the Cap Times series Deadly Divide, investigating Wisconsin’s ongoing Black infant mortality crisis. Erin McGroarty reported this story as a USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism 2026 National Fellow and a participant in the Center’s engagement initiative. David Crowley leads the largest county...

Wisconsin · 20d

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New Report Reignites Push for Healthcare Reform

MADISON – A new report from the CROWE Center at UW–Madison found that Wisconsin’s hospital market has become increasingly concentrated. The report highlights another alarming trend in Wisconsin’s healthcare affordability crisis, where rising costs continue to put pressure on family budgets, employers, and the state’s overall economic competitiveness.

Wisconsin · 17d

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