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Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History
More people have to document they’re working to receive SNAP; at least 24,000 lose food aid.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Hospitals Score Among Nation’s Best In Federal Ratings
CMS data show nearly two-thirds of rated hospitals earn four or five stars for quality of care.
Aug 1st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Michigan Outbreak Soars, Wisconsin Logs 160 Cyclospora Cases
More than 10,000 infected in Michigan while Wisconsin sees sharp increase but no defined outbreak yet.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioTens Of Thousands Could Lose BadgerCare As Work Rules Kick In
DHS warns 200,000 adults will face new federal requirements, with 63,000 missing key paperwork.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMainstream Democrats Pin Hopes on David Crowley’s Reboot Campaign for Governor
A revived campaign with Gov. Evers backing as mainstream alternative to frontrunner Francesca Hong.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rejects Attempt to Let Absentee Voters Recast Ballots After Candidates Withdraw
Dane County judge denies lawsuit to reverse Wisconsin Elections Commission ruling.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepeated Heat Waves Increase Health Risks for Wisconsinites
Experts cite risks for people with heart problems or substance abuse issues.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAppeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court
2-1 conservative majority overrules Dane County court decision overturning collective bargaining law.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioHong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll
38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMedical College of Wisconsin Building First Student Housing in Its History
Four-story, 266-unit, $70 million complex will provide more affordable housing on campus.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling
Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio





















