Daniel Gomez

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Daniel Gomez

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Wisconsin medical professionals called on congress to reconsider support for a recently passed resolution Thursday. On a zoom call, some doctors said the resolution could mean deep cuts for Medicaid, which is a federal program that benefits low-income Americans, children and those with disabilities among others. “We’re calling on them to listen to us, their constituents,” said Dr. Abby La Nou, a working emergency physician in Eau Claire.

3 weeks ago | weau.com | Daniel Gomez

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A bill to expand Medicaid coverage for post partum care from two months to a full year passed the Wisconsin Senate Tuesday. “Overwhelmingly in the senate, it was 32 - 1,” said Republican State Senator Jesse James. “This is one of the most larger bipartisan bills that we’ve passed.” Mothers like Cortney Nicholson who have just given birth and are in that window of time for postpartum complications could soon be further covered for medical care needed.

4 weeks ago | weau.com | Daniel Gomez

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Wisconsin businesses are keeping an eye on the ongoing trade war between the United State and China. With tariffs on Chinese goods now at 145%, business owners are getting concerned about supplies they need and ultimately their bottom line. “Some of the vendors have contacted and say, hey prices are going to go up. They haven’t said by how much, because the tariff rates are changing,” said Henry Chan, the owner of Shanghai Bistro in Eau Claire.

1 month ago | weau.com | Daniel Gomez

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Fluoride has been in Eau Claire’s drinking water since the 1950′s, according to staff with the utilities department. “The current CIP account for fluoride, the current budget is $53,000 for this year.On average, we’re spending around that,” said Cole Cloutier, a utilities engineer with the city. More than 80% of Wisconsin municipalities in total have implemented fluoridation practices, according The City-County Health Department.

1 month ago | weau.com | Daniel Gomez

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A recent parking study accepted by the City of Eau Claire had it considering recommendations for the downtown Barstow District. Before going further on changing parking policies, the city took the time to discuss the findings with community stakeholders Thursday. “We have discussed parking down here since I have been down here. If they go back to old old old records, it was the same story,” said Jane Wolf.