Sen. Shilling: Momentum for Medicaid expansion continues

MADISON – As public support and momentum grows for expanding affordable health coverage for 82,000 Wisconsinites, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) and Representative Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee) are introducing legislation that would accept federal dollars to expand Medicaid. A similar proposal

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Planned Parenthood: Advocates of Wisconsin supports Medicaid expansion

MADISON – Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Daniel Riemer today unveiled a bill to invest in the health of Wisconsinites by expanding Medicaid. This bill would extend affordable health care coverage to an additional 82,000 people in Wisconsin. Statement from Mike Murray, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: “Medicaid

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Sen. Shilling: Momentum for Medicaid expansion continues

MADISON – As public support and momentum grows for expanding affordable health coverage for 82,000 Wisconsinites, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) and Representative Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee) are introducing legislation that would accept federal dollars to expand Medicaid. A similar proposal included in Gov. Tony Evers’ original budget proposal was estimated

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Cases of lung disease reported among teens who recently used electronic cigarettes

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 11 cases of teenagers and young adults with severe lung disease who all reported recent vaping. Seven other patients are under further investigation. Counties with confirmed cases include Door, Racine, Walworth, Dodge, Waukesha, and Winnebago. E-Cigarettes and vaping products can contain toxic

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