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With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year
Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid
Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Addie Costello, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees
His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?
Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'
Feb 25th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
