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Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026
Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Assembly Backs MAHA-Inspired School Food, English-Only Bills
GOP advances ban on certain additives, move to make English Wisconsin’s official language, despite Dem objections.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
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
LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden
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
Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race
Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws
Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
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
New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin
More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsinites Dealing With Autism Find Trump-Kennedy Views Harmful
They're telling Americans 'things we know are not true.'
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
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
Wisconsin Scientists Are Leaders in Testing Psilocybin Treatments
Clinical trials show psychedelic drugs can be effective in mental health treatment.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
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
Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey
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
RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.
May 10th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers
Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding
Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Federal Cuts Hit Wisconsin Addiction Treatment, Public Health
Federal government pulls back on grant funding as DHHS fires thousands of employees.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices By Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Independent pharmacies back GOP-led bill, while insurers and WMC previously opposed effort.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin
Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Tommy Thompson Loves Trump
'He may be unorthodox, but I'm all for him.'
Feb 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Tommy Thompson Shames Himself
His embrace of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. has soiled the ex-governor’s reputation.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’
In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Harris and Trump Within Margin of Error in Final Marquette Poll
Survey of likely Wisconsin voters shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 2 points.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
U.S. Supreme Court Declines RFK Jr’s Request To Get Off Wisconsin Ballot
Kennedy has endorsed Trump, but only after applying to appear on Wisconsin ballot.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP-Connected Super PAC Spending To Help Jill Stein’s Candidacy
Green Party candidate is viewed as potential spoiler to Harris.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre
Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad
Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot
Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Supreme Court Bypasses Lower Courts To Hear RFK Jr. Ballot Case
Court will issue a decision 'as expeditiously as possible'
Sep 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Election Commission Asks Supreme Court To Quickly Rule on RFK Jr. Ballot Case
Election officials ask court to bypass an appellate ruling. Kennedy wants off ballot after deadline.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot
'Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot.'
Sep 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name
Dane County judge will decide lawsuit next week, one day before clerks are required to have ballots distributed.
Sep 12th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump
Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
RFK Jr. Asks Appeals Court to Get Him Off Wisconsin Ballot
Independent candidate dropped out, doesn't want to take votes from Donald Trump.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
A Summer of Intense Politics
With more to come in the next two months.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
In De Pere, JD Vance Blasts Elections Commission for Keeping RFK Jr. on Ballot
Bipartisan commission followed state law in not removing RFK Jr.'s name.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November
Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Backs Trump
Third-party candidate joined Trump at rally in Arizona.
Aug 24th, 2024 by Shauneen Miranda
Republicans, Democrats Play Games With Third Parties on Wisconsin Ballot Access
Green Party, Kennedy, West all receiving help or opposition, depending on circumstance.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Henry Redman
New Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin
It's the first Marquette University Law School poll since Harris replaced Biden.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Kennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Four independent candidates filed signatures to run for president in Wisconsin. Nine candidates could appear.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Polls Show Harris Gaining Ground on Trump in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris has closed the polling gap with former President Donald Trump,
Aug 1st, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll
Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State
7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Green Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot
Democrats fear a loss of votes that could defeat President Joe Biden.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
