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CDC Ends Some Disease Tests; WI Lab Leader Says States Can Fill Gaps
The list of 31 tests no longer given includes diseases like COVID-19 and influenza.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist
Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Frank Zufall
To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy
Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek
WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Vaccine Rates for Childhood Diseases Declining, State Data Shows
33% in Wisconsin not vaccinated within 2 years of birth for 7 childhood diseases.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
After Brutal RSV Seasons, Wisconsin Hospitals See Relief
New vaccines and infant antibodies are coinciding with a sharp drop in serious RSV cases statewide.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding
The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Measles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Gets Failing Grades in Tobacco Control
American Lung Association says Wisconsin behind others, still has legal sale age of 18.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
State DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%
All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Some 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
UCC Building New Housing Facility
It's part of the only facility in Wisconsin housing Hispanic men battling addiction.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State 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
Lawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency
Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
As Flu Season Looms, Two Wisconsin Children Die of Respiratory Illness
DHS confirms one pediatric death from COVID-19 and one from influenza and warns this flu season could be more severe than usual.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Defying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine
CDC advisory committee voted last week to end recommendation of a universal birth dose.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water
Growers use millions of pounds of pesticides per year, but research needed on impact.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance
This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available
Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff
Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster
In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'
Nov 6th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive
And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts
Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance
Food bank stocking up as federal funding halted because of shutdown.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Shutdown Could Halt Foodshare by Nov. 1, Evers Warns
Mothers and kids, 700,000 Wisconsin residents will lose access to food aid.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?
Oct 20th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination
The plea comes as some face roadblocks and confusion to get the COVID-19 shot amid federal changes.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’
Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban
Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Company Must Cull More Than 500,000 Birds After Avian Flu Discovery
It's the second Wisconsin detection of avian flu in a week for Daybreak Foods, the nation's fourth-largest egg producer.
Oct 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin
More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community
A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project
Project would redevelop historic building into 66 affordable housing units.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution
Farms likely overapplied 16 million pounds of nitrogen in fertilizer in 2022, says new report.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers’ Executive Order Ensures Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Move comes as federal FDA ends support of vaccines for most people.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute
Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Green Bay Area Ducks Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Warnings by state agencies to limit consumption given high levels of PFAS.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life
Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Janelle Mella
Governor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million
Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend
About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
14 People in NE Wisconsin Have Been Infected With Measles
An outbreak in Oconto County. Most of those infected were not vaccinated.
Aug 23rd, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
State Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Truck Stops
Traveler to Wisconsin may have exposed people to measles.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith
City Providing Free Measles Vaccines
Cases of highly-contagious measles recorded in Oconto, Wisconsin.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Amid Falling Vaccination Rates GOP Bill Pushes Exemptions
Bill requires waiver forms be given to parents with health forms schools give them.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
How Are State’s Local Governments Spending Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Milwaukee County seen as national model for transparency.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Sees First Measles Cases, 9 Confirmed in Oconto County
Cases reported nationally hit their highest level in 33 years in July.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Mosquitos in Milwaukee Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Health officials urge Wisconsinites to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin
Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Older Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides
Older men have highest rate. Experts discuss possible causes and solutions.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Sreejita Patra
Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid
And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer
At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Measles Will Likely Arrive in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's vaccination rate has declined and every neighboring state has seen cases.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Khushboo Rathore
Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness
'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'
Jun 22nd, 2025 by Devin Blake
Rate of Syphilis in Wisconsin 2.5 Times Higher Than in 2019
Decreasing from 2002 peak but still high, with a hike in babies born with syphilis.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building
County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin No Longer a Leader in Childhood Vaccinations
Percentage of children not getting vaccinated 4 times higher than 25 years ago.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Wisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Federal Budget Bill Cuts $314M in Food Assistance to Wisconsin
'Big beautiful bill' slashes SNAP, which serves an eighth of Wisconsin residents.
May 27th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
County Opens New Coggs Building
Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.
May 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs
Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.
May 15th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
GOP Lawmakers Not Worried About Federal Funding Cuts
They should be, Democrats warn. Evers suggests setting aside $500 million fund.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care
State health agency assesses the effects on Medicaid of federal funding cuts.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning
More than 4,500 children under age 6 tested positive for lead poisoning in Wisconsin last year. It has no overt symptoms.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans
Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
70 Partners in Wisconsin Form Coalition to Promote Climate Action
Announced on Earth Day, seeking community support, solutions to climate change.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Aisha Carr Faces New Felony Charges
Former school board member at center of previous scandals charged with campaign finance violations.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Wants Public Art For New Coggs Building
County has $100,000 budget, seeking artists for large mural and indoor mobile.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis
City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey
State Audit Reveals How Wisconsin Relies on Federal Funds
Audit Bureau details $18.6 billion in assistance, and a need for better records in certain areas.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
What Exactly Does The Department of Public Instruction Do?
The Underly-Kinser race has brought great attention to a department few understand.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
French Island Makes Progress on PFAS Pollution
Residents drinking bottled water, awaiting new municipal water system in 2028.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson and Trevor Hook
Vaccine Fatigue Causing People to Skip Shots, Wisconsin Experts Say
Only 34% of Wisconsinites got a flu shot this season.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Trump’s Plan To Curtail HIV Prevention Funding Would Hit Wisconsin
Vivent Health stands to lose federal funding under proposal.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Spring Break Travel + Low Measles Vaccination Rate Puts Wisconsin at Risk
As measles spreads rapidly in states like Texas, state health officials say vulnerable to an outbreak
Mar 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues
Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts
Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Communities Get Millions From Opioid Settlement as Deaths Decline
Report finds local governments in state may lack public health infrastructure.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey
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
