Health
Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal
Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Massive Revenue of Wisconsin’s Hospitals
14 times higher than 30 years ago. How much goes to charity care?
Feb 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers and GOP Lawmakers Near a Deal on PFAS Pollution
'Optimistic' after long series of disagreements on funding PFAS contamination.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican U.S. Rep Van Orden Pushed on Hospital Funding
Trump may cut $800 million for WI hospitals, Democratic legislators demand response.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Talking to Democrats About Partial ACA Fix
Wants to restore some of ACA tax credits. Tammy Baldwin open to compromise.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fewer Wisconsinites Enroll in ACA Health Care As Costs Skyrocket
Enrollment in ACA marketplace down by 307,000; experts expect further decline.
Jan 17th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
