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‘They’re More Than Willing To Suppress My Vote’: Voters With Disabilities Sound off on GOP Voting Bills
Republican lawmakers are trying to make absentee voting more difficult, a method voters with disabilities rely on for safety and convenience.
It’s March madness that the ACA isn’t getting a sweet 16
Wisconsin Republicans have helped President Donald Trump undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ramp up health insurance costs.
OPINION: Will Congress prioritize affordability in 2026? Wisconsin is watching
Congressional Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil need to prioritize affordability for Wisconsin families.
It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
Wisconsin’s 10 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
The news isn’t always bad: There were plenty of heartwarming stories across the state throughout the year.
Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.
Where to give back in Wisconsin this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday’s global movement encourages people to give back. Here’s how in Wisconsin.
Virtual learning growing in Wisconsin, school leaders say
After eight hours of training at the Milwaukee Ballet Academy, Cecilia Smucker logs onto her laptop for four hours of virtual learning.
‘It’s terrifying’: Wisconsinites worry about their neighbors who rely on SNAP
‘It’s terrifying’ – but neighbors across Wisconsin are pitching in to fill some of the gap for 700,000 in the state whose SNAP lifeline was cut as part of Republicans’ government shutdown.
Waupaca man’s pumpkin carving hobby has been delighting residents of all ages for over 25 years
This Waupaca man’s pumpkin carving display is now part of the city’s annual Halloween celebration.
Bootstraps? SNAP, Medicaid, and Pell are the bootstraps
When Americans have food, shelter, education, and good health, they can thrive and become the taxpayers who more than make up for the help that got them out of poverty.
WI teacher: Federal special-ed cuts another blow to struggling state
A Wisconsin teacher is voicing significant concerns about the recent federal special education cuts and says it’s an added blow to the state budget deficit. This month, the U.S. Department of Education began laying off more than 450 employees, many of whom oversee special-education management.
WATCH: ‘I’m Josha.’ Why Medicaid is a lifeline for this WI family
In the wake of President Trump cutting nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid over the next 10 years, Rachel Crites worries for her family and others with disabilities. She says Medicaid is a lifeline—her son is autistic.
Wisconsin public school enrollment declines continue as vouchers grow, new data show
Wisconsin public school enrollment is on the decline, data shows.
WI residents could be missing out on dual-plan health benefits
Fall open enrollment starts Wednesday for Wisconsinites who are dual eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, and experts said nationwide, nearly half of people who qualify are not enrolled.
Food pantry demand up sharply. Here are the factors that contribute to the increased need.
Wisconsin food pantry demand is up. Here’s why.
‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
Opinion: The ‘socialist’ label holds me accountable to values of service to all
The Wisconsin Legislature’s Socialist Caucus emphasizes the power of “public,” starting with supporting public education.
Wisconsin Dems’ hail Mary to save rural hospitals from Trump
An inside look at what Wisconsin state lawmakers did just before Trump signed his ‘big beautiful bill’ to try to prevent rural hospitals from closing. Will it work?
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.
WATCH: A commentary on Medicaid / Medicare turning 60
Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow shared some thoughts on our morning radio show about last week’s 60th anniversary of the creation of Medicaid and Medicare.
Medicaid turns from ‘a lifeline’ to a question mark for woman with chronic illness
At the age of 26, Emma Widmar has been chronically ill for more than half her lifetime. Widmar was 12 when her symptoms first showed up — severe allergies to food, hormones and her environment. At the age of 18 she qualified for Social Security disability payments as...
Skip Summerfest traffic. Here’s how to get to the festival in 2025 without driving
One of America’s largest music festivals is returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront this summer with dozens of new headliners taking the stage. Milwaukee County Transit System announced it’s offering several transit options for festivalgoers traveling to Summerfest 2025 without a car.
These are 7 of the most treasured views in Wisconsin. Here’s how to find them
Though it may seem impossible to narrow down, we’ve put together a list of Wisconsin’s top must-see spots. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic vistas and hidden gems you can truly treasure in your area.
What you need to know about Summerfest 2025 tickets, lineup, parking, bag policy and more
From Devo to Japanese Breakfast, Joy Oladokun to Hozier, Megan Thee Stallion to Saxsquatch, Summerfest 2025 is bringing about 600 performers from across the music spectrum to Milwaukee’s lakefront.
Everything Wisconsin needs to know about Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and BadgerCare
BadgerCare is what Wisconsin calls its Medicaid program, so let’s learn why Medicaid is so important to more than 1 million people in the state and what Trump/Republican budget cuts would do to it.
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is ugly for Wisconsin. Republicans voted for it anyway.
After vowing not to cut “a nickel” from benefits Wisconsin GOP House members vote for punishing cuts to food benefits and health care.
You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.