Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On June 25, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health […]
Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On June 22, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health […]
Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On May 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health […]
Production Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On April 29, 2026, the annual UW-Madison Day at the Capitol featured Faculty Flash Talks […]
Production Note: If you value today’s coverage, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. You can do so by visiting WisconsinEye’s GoFundMe page. We greatly appreciate the support. On April 8, 2026, Wisconsin Health News hosted the top seven Democratic candidates for governor to learn more about their health plans and vision […]
On March 24, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met on the following agenda: 1:00 PM Meeting Call to Order 1:05 PM New Member Introductions 1:15 PM Comments from Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Poll: approach for MAC member questions and discussion topics Adding optional “office hours” with Medicaid staff MAC general […]
On March 20, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Devin LeMahieu Retires Other GOP Retirements Senate Adjourns Rule of 17 Gov. Evers Signs Bills into Law Negotiations Continue for Property Tax Deal WisPolitics Stock Picks Production Note: If you value […]
On March 19, 2026, Gov. Tony Evers took action on Senate Bill (SB 264), otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Gail’s Law requires health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with denser breast tissue or who are at an […]
On March 17, 2026, the Wisconsin Senate held a floor session on the following: SJR116: prohibiting the gov from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee; SB176: income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants; SB179: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax; SB225: regulation of amusement rides; SB248: ignition interlock […]
On March 3, 2026, Rep. Tara Johnson and other Democratic Members of the Legislature held a news conference to introduce the creation of the BadgerCare Public Option. Speakers: Rep. Tara Johnson Sen. Chris Larson Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde Rep. Christian Phelps
On February 25, 2026, Sens. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined nurse professionals at news conference on legislation establishing safe staffing ratios in Wisconsin hospitals.