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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
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Congressional Map
Appeal argues districts are an anti-competitive gerrymander favoring incumbents, not parties.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit
Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.
May 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Area Homes Are Least Affordable in Midwest
New analysis shows Milwaukee metro area had the highest housing price-to-income ratio in the region.
May 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Some Wisconsin Churches Are Quietly Filling Up Again
Pastors point to rising anxiety, a hunger for hope and simple hospitality as key to recent, modest gains in attendance.
May 30th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses
Union leaders dispute conservative think tank’s report even as membership falls sharply statewide.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Budget Closes $46 Million Gap, Adds 159 Teaching Jobs
Board approves $1.6 billion plan with raises, smaller classes and more student services.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Pushes USPS To Fix Absentee Mail Before Next Elections
The Elections Commission cites March-postmarked ballots arriving after April 7 as a warning sign for 2026 races.
May 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Former Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Allowed Back In U.S.
Ruling lets trafficking survivor and mother of two U.S. citizens return while her T-visa bid is reviewed.
May 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.
May 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, 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
