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Van 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 RadioWisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Dozens gathered in La Crosse Friday afternoon. More demonstrations are scheduled in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton
Jan 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioFatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders
From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Clear as Mud’ Hemp Rules Targeted by Wisconsin Lawmakers
After Congress closed a hemp loophole, legislators float competing plans that could reshape THC products or shut many of them down entirely.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, 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 RadioMore Recess? Bill Would Give Every Student Council Candidate Their Wish
Proposal would mandate at least 60 minutes of recess through 6th grade.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Allow Driverless Cars in Wisconsin
Bill would create a safety board and permitting process for autonomous vehicles.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights
No permits needed for concealed carry and a bold constitutional amendment.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished
74 K in Wisconsin in default. Trump administration getting aggressive.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse
Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHomicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025
But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling
Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio























