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Need a morning update on news relevant to Wisconsin? Pat Kreitlow offers a blend of news, commentary, and reviews of state events to help Wisconsinites stay up-to-date. Whether light-hearted or hard-hitting, Pat’s topics are timely, to the point, and worth your time.
President Trump IVF promise broken

Trump’s IVF promise is being broken and will hit 175,000 Wisconsin women with fertility issues

Report says White House has no plans to press for a private insurance mandate or government support, despite repeated promises by the self-described “fertilization president”
Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell, Milwaukee’s hometown astronaut and hero, dies at 97

Commander of Apollo 13 and astronaut aboard Apollo 8, Lovell uttered the famous line now remembered as, “Houston, we have a problem.”
Rural health care discussed by Dr. Jill McMullen of Tomah and Pete Buttigieg

Rural health care faces ‘death spiral’ from GOP Medicaid cuts

A doctor from Tomah talks to Pete Buttigieg’s online audiences about cuts in services and longer travel times for life-or-death care.
Superior Broadband with photo of Fiber Spool for Boulder Junction

Superior launches city-owned high-speed internet network thanks to Biden’s American Rescue Plan

Wisconsin’s first publicly-owned, open-access broadband network means competitive pricing and no monopoly ownership of the cables that keep Superior connected.   The city of Superior has found success building out its broadband network, and now the second phase is underway to connect another part of the city to the state’s first publicly-owned, open-access system for […]
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez starts her campaign for governor

‘Mornings’ Newsletter Edition: Who is Sara Rodriguez?

Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor believes a cornerstone of life in our state involves setting up families to thrive, not just survive in tough economic times.
Wisconsin potential candidates for governor in 2026

Who is (and isn’t) running for Wisconsin governor in 2026?

Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement will set off a feeding frenzy of political ambition for the first open governor’s seat in 16 years, and the ripple effect could be many more open races down the Wisconsin ballot.
Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers announces he won't run for reelection in 2026

In a ‘Love Letter to Wisconsin,’ Tony Evers explains why he won’t run for governor again

The announcement from Wisconsin’s two-term chief executive triggers wide-open 2026 primaries in both parties.
Mornings

It’s what’s not in the state budget that is generating both anger and 2026 candidates

From homeless veterans to childcare to school funding, there are a lot of missing numbers that have some people talking and others taking action.
Wisconsin state budget for 2025 signed by Gov. Evers

You’ve never seen a Wisconsin state budget like this. Here’s why.

With unprecedented speed, a bipartisan bill passes the Senate and Assembly and gets the governor’s signature—all in one night to avoid looming federal budget cuts.
President Trump's megabill Wisconsin impact will be largely negative, according to House Democrats like Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Review: Wisconsin winners, losers, and liars–the big beautiful budget mess and chaos in Congress

President Trump’s megabill will impact Wisconsin primarily through Medicaid and healthcare cuts—even as Republicans deny cuts exist.
Wisconsin Assembly Chamber, where the state budget is debated.

The new Wisconsin state budget won’t be ready on time—is that okay?

In some states, failing to pass a new budget on time can have the same outcome as what happens with the federal government: a shutdown.
Will Gov Tony Evers run for a third term in 2026? Evers speaks at Democratic state convention 2025.

Will Gov. Tony Evers run for a third term? Here’s why he will—or won’t.

Wisconsin’s governor has public support and his party’s backing, but the Biden 2024 campaign has some Democrats ready to ditch what’s known for something new.