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Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Future Of ACA Uncertain, But Coverage Intact For 2017

Donna Friedsam
UW Population Health Institute
The 2016 presidential election brings new leadership to Washington, D.C., and, with it, many questions about the future of health insurance, the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. However, all insurance options remain available to consumers for calendar year 2017.

Meet The Racine County Family With A Power Plant For A Neighbor

Chuck Quirmbach
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Michna family live in the Racine County community of Caledonia. Their neighbor to the north is the Oak Creek Power Plant, operated by the state's largest utility, We Energies. The Michnas say decades of nearby coal-burning has been a nuisance, and a health threat.

States, Congress Should Do More To Help Protect Mississippi River, Writer Says

Chris Malina
Wisconsin Public Radio
The U.S. Environmental Agency and the 10 states that border the Mississippi River, including Wisconsin, are not doing nearly enough to protect the waterway from pollution and contamination, according to a recent report.

UW-Madison Ranking Dips As Research Spending Declines

Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been been among the top five nationally ranked research universities. However, this year, as research spending dropped, so did the university's ranking. UW-Madison went from fourth to sixth.
Series: Chronic Wasting Disease In Wisconsin's Deer

Low Risks, High Consequences: CWD Testing And Human Health

Scott Gordon
WisContext
The degenerative nervous system disorder chronic wasting disease primarily infects deer, moose and elk in several locations around North America, including in Wisconsin.
Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

Demand For Support From Food Banks Has Increased Over The Past Year

Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Public Radio
Many people are looking forward to a big Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. Meanwhile, Wisconsin food banks have been trying to bring a feast to those who are less fortunate this holiday season.

9 Tips For Preventing Vole Damage In The Landscape

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Freezing nights and shortening daylight in the fall tranquilizes the landscape — not counting the insatiable meadow vole that remains active throughout the year.
Series: Climate Science And Wisconsin

Wisconsin Oak Trees Improve Predictions About Climate Change, Study Finds

Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Public Radio
A new study on oak trees in southwest Wisconsin could improve predictions about climate change.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Farmer: Proposed Manure Digester Was Not Recommended By DNR Workgroup

Patty Murray
Wisconsin Public Radio
Questions and shock remain after a surprise announcement from Gov. Scott Walker last week that the state is ready to help build a manure biodigester in Kewaunee County.
Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

WIC Nutrition Program Sees Decrease In Obese Children

Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin is one of 31 states and three United States territories where obesity among children living in poor families decreased, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.