“You’re largely driving around a tractor,” Hovde said of farmers in an interview, while also advocating for pushing back the retirement age and making overweight people pay more for health insurance.
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Rural Wisconsinites don’t want referendums funding their school districts, but the Legislature leaves them no choice
There are 91 school referendums on ballots across the state for the April 2 spring election in Wisconsin. They’ve become a fixture as the Legislature has refused to provide public school funding that keeps up with inflation—for 16 consecutive years.
WI Republicans block ‘Right to Contraception Act’
A new study found that women between the ages of 18-44 in Wisconsin reported lower quality of care and less access to birth control in 2022, after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.
7 things you don’t know about La Crosse native Sandra Lee
Today, we celebrate Sandra and all she’s accomplished. From her cooking and home decor to her philanthropy and advocacy, enjoy a few fun facts about Sandra Lee.
VIDEO: Why One Wisconsin Mom is Grateful for IVF
More than 172,000 women report struggling with fertility in Wisconsin. IVF (in vitro fertilization) is still legal and accessible here. But the Alabama Supreme Court's recent ruling that embryos have the same legal rights as children is raising concern among fertility...
Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
10 celebs you didn’t know were from Wisconsin
We’re loud and proud about Oprah, Chris Farley, and Liberace’s Wisconsin ties, but there’s a long list of famous faces who spent their formative years in the Badger State.
‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling
IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling regarding IVF embryos. Here’s what you need to know about the Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF ruling.
Not just abortion: IVF ruling next phase in the right’s war on reproductive freedom
The Alabama Supreme Court directly cited the Dobbs decision—in which the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—in its ruling that effectively bans IVF in the state. But amid furious public backlash, Donald Trump and Republicans have raced to distance themselves from the ruling they made possible.
Opinion: Students and educators need us now more than ever. This Public Schools Week, commit to celebrating and advocating for them all year long
I have been a public school student and a public school teacher, but it is the prospect of soon becoming a public school parent that strengthens my resolve to make sure our schools and our educators have what they need to serve our children.
VIDEO: Wisconsin Physician on In-vitro Fertilization Controversy in Alabama Supreme Court Ruling
A Wisconsin physician says the new controversy over in-vitro fertilization—caused by the right-wing Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos have the same legal status as children—could have been avoided if politicians and justices better understood the...
Why one Wisconsin teen wants lawmakers to prioritize sex ed
Wisconsin Democrats are looking to reinstate a bill that would require all public schools in the state to teach a comprehensive sex education course. The Healthy Youth Act would require students to receive medically accurate, age appropriate, and human growth and...
7 places to enjoy Black art in Wisconsin
Each February, Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight Black culture makers. Here are seven places to admire and appreciate Black art, from a new mural in downtown Madison to the permanent collections at Art Preserve, Museum of Wisconsin Art, and Milwaukee Art Museum.
The 10 most mystical and mysterious places in Wisconsin
From haunted hotels to underground caves, these are Wisconsin’s most fascinating places.
The Farm Bill is big, bold, and behind schedule. Here’s how that affects you.
Congress can’t agree on a federal budget and their disagreements could hurt farmers, consumers, global trade, and the environment.
Analysis: It’s not a coincidence that Team Biden made 3 high-profile visits to Wisconsin this week.
This is all about you and the power of your vote in a closely-divided state that’s likely to decide who becomes president—yet again.
Biden vows to ‘restore’ nationwide abortion rights in second term
During Tuesday’s event, the president and vice president highlighted several new measures the administration is taking to strengthen reproductive health care access, criticized extreme abortion bans, and highlighted the stakes of the 2024 election for reproductive rights.
Host families needed in Wisconsin: How you can bring culture to your doorstep
By opening your home to an international exchange student, you’ll provide a unique experience for your family as well as the student. Are you an empty nester who misses having a child at home? Do you want to share the Wisconsin lifestyle by taking a student to a...
Wisconsin celebrity news roundup from 2023
From soccer stars to acclaimed actors, here are some of the celebrities from Wisconsin who made news in 2023.
Wisconsin woman shares her painful miscarriage message
Today, Cheryl Janey’s two children are grown and she’s happily retired.
But she has a story to tell from her younger days that comes with pangs of emotion. It’s a story she doesn’t want other women to ever have to go through.
Cheryl is relieved that a Wisconsin judge recently reaffirmed her own ruling from earlier this year, wherein state law permits consensual medical abortions—handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Cheryl isn’t shy to say that an abortion early on in her pregnancy could’ve saved her “trauma, pain, and suffering when she miscarried.”
Upon hearing the ruling, Michelle Velasquez, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Chief Strategy Officer, said she was “very, very happy,” and encouraged more women to share stories like Cheryl’s.
This federal program is saving Wisconsinites money on their internet–here’s how to sign up
About 413,000 households in Wisconsin have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
Wisconsin’s nursing shortage is getting worse. Here’s how lawmakers can fix it.
According to the 2022 Wisconsin Hospital Association report, in 2016, 6% of registered nurse positions and 9% of certified nursing assistant positions were open. Last year, those numbers jumped to 11% and 17%, respectively. At this rate, Wisconsin is projected to be short almost 20,000 registered nurses by 2035.
Biden campaign blames Trump for growing anti-abortion extremism
In Missouri, Republicans have introduced bills to charge women who have abortions with murder, while in Texas, a mom was forced to flee the state to get an abortion in order to protect her own health—situations made possible by Donald Trump and the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
True stories behind 12 of Wisconsin’s coolest lighthouses
These Wisconsin lighthouses are the keepers of stories about paranormal encounters, tragic love lives, and disastrous shipwrecks.
Chippewa Falls teacher and students keep the memory of a Pearl Harbor hero alive
A son of Chippewa Falls was mourned after the attack. Later, he was all but forgotten. A local teacher and students are making sure that doesn’t happen again.
Opinion: When Republicans Were The Progressive Party. What happened to their values?
When it comes to elections, abortion, and many other issues, today’s Republican Party does not trust Americans to make decisions.
Opinion: Let’s celebrate voting with holiday cheer
Now is the time to start having discussions over holiday dinners with our friends, family members, and colleagues about the significance of voting.
Calling all candidates: Filing window for school board, local government positions soon opens
School boards and local governments are always on the lookout for new candidates who want to step up and serve their hometowns.