Health
Child Marriage With Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin
297 teens aged 16 and 17 got married in last decade. Republicans oppose bill to change this.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Gus Pirlot
Loss of Funding Could Close Up to 25% of State’s Child Care Agencies
Report warns lack of public dollars could limit access to Wisconsin's 'wealthiest families.'
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Weighs Whether Wisconsin Must Offer E-Ballots To Disabled Voters
Lawsuit says paper-only absentee voting denies a secret ballot to 110,000 residents with print disabilities.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Program Is Cheaper, Faster — And Still At Risk
Drilling cuts costs and speeds work, but rising prices and funding cuts cloud the long-term picture.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Insurance Is Up, But Many Wisconsinites Still Cannot Afford Care
State report finds 1 in 10 adults skipped needed care and low-income residents fare far worse overall healthwise.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave
Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.
May 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Many Tentacles of Ascension Health
Investment funds, insurance and real estate companies, the nonprofit has lots of subsidiaries and income streams.
May 26th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 for Wisconsin Farms Unlikely
Emissions rose by 20% over last two decades. New report says bold actions needed.
May 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Deer Ticks Tested in Wisconsin Had Lyme-Causing Bacteria
Research by Marshfield Clinic comes after Wisconsin had record number of cases in 2024.
May 25th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin
Rep. Robyn Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.
May 21st, 2026 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
