What to know about hospice and palliative care in Wisconsin
Families should ask detailed questions about coverage, staffing and provider relationships when navigating end-of-life care options, experts say.
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Did gas prices in Wisconsin top $5 a gallon in June 2022?
Yes. Gas prices in six southeastern counties averaged more than $5 a gallon, though the highest statewide average price was $4.92.
Do some Wisconsin counties have no maternal health care providers?
Yes. Nine rural Wisconsin counties have no obstetric care providers.
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Opinion: Wisconsin must regulate crisis pregnancy centers to protect patientsÂ
A proposal would require crisis pregnancy centers to obtain consent before sharing client information, but lawmakers should go further — cracking down on deceptive practices and protecting access to evidence-based care.
Your Right to Know: Opees highlight good works, and bad
Two attempts to peel back the veil of secrecy over the proliferation of data centers, including one by Wisconsin Watch reporter Tom Kertscher, are being honored in this year’s Openness in Government Awards, or Opees.
Opinion: To curb alcohol harm, Wisconsin must rethink its drinking culture
Alcohol misuse is woven into the state’s history and identity, but its health consequences are widespread. Treating addiction as a public health issue — not an individual failing — is the first step toward meaningful change.