Health
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 ExaminerRon 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 RadioFewer 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 RadioChildren’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioSome Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines
Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioVan Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies
A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'
Jan 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Officials Say Despite Federal Change, Kids Should Get Recommended Vaccines
Wisconsin DHS backs current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting Trump administration move.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency
Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Growing Wealth of Children’s Wisconsin
Raising millions in charitable dollars while executives get rich.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee’s Baby Bust Hit New Lows in 2025
City's birthrate plummeting, down 29% since 2010.
Jan 6th, 2026 by John D. JohnsonTrump Administration Sues Advocate Aurora Health
Lawsuit claims health system discriminated against employee based on their religion.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioLGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio






















