The Associated Press Archives - Wisconsin Watch

A man stands at a podium as another man and American flags stand in the background.

Health & Welfare

U.S. Senate rejects health care subsidy extension as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

by Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.

Snow-covered tracks and buildings are visible through two train windows, with vehicles parked along a fence outside.

Economy, Government

New vision for passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open job, business markets

by Heather Asiyanbi / Racine County Eye December 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a suit holds a hand on a wooden surface, wearing a smartwatch with a red band, while people and lights are blurred in the background.

Democrat Mandela Barnes enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing glasses and a blue suit with a red and blue striped tie is next to a microphone.

Wisconsin becomes 36th state to limit cellphones in schools

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing black gloves fills black meal trays with sliced meat, green beans, mashed potatoes, and stuffing arranged in rows on a table

Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown

by Michael Casey / Associated Press, Geoff Mulvihill / Associated Press and Kimberlee Kruesi / Associated Press October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A concrete wall of a prison with a guard tower

Government, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin moving ahead with prison overhaul plan despite Republican objections

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People on a marble balcony hold signs that say “FREE, SAFE, LEGAL ABORTION ON DEMAND WITHOUT APOLOGY,” “ABORTION IS FOR EVERYBODY,” “STRIKE THE BAN!” and more.

Government, Health & Welfare

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Person in a suit and red tie stands at a podium with microphones. Behind the person is a dark blue banner with the seal of the "Office of the Attorney General"

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul won’t run for governor, will seek reelection instead

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ornate interior architecture with columns, gold detailing and a stone inscription reading "Supreme Court" under a skylight.

Conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge Maria Lazar is running for state Supreme Court

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 1, 2025October 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin State Capitol

Missy Hughes, former Wisconsin economic development head, joins governor’s race

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin building

Government, Health & Welfare

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to pause abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press and Geoff Mulvihill / Associated Press September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany points and stands behind a podium that says “Trump make America great again”

Republican US Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Wisconsin governor’s race

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch