Mixed Trends for Wisconsin’s Homeless Population
Aug. 19, 2026
Wisconsin’s reported homeless population increased nearly 5% in 2026 to nearly 5,500 individuals, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.
Wisconsin’s reported homeless population increased nearly 5% in 2026 to nearly 5,500 individuals, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.
New federal work requirements will affect some Wisconsin adults enrolled in BadgerCare Plus beginning in 2027. The rules are complex. However, those members can take steps now to lower their risk of losing coverage because of missed notices or paperwork.
Ideologues always overplay their hand. Can’t resist.
Two recent observations serve as reminders the die-hards operate inside echo chambers, deaf and blind to how regular folks live their lives. Even when the people respond with loud and clear messages, the one-side-only crowd is shocked others disagree with them.
Months after the abrupt departure of Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin leaders are unveiling a budget they hope will focus elected officials on the future.
The sea of fog and mist spread out before me, enveloping the farm valley and extending into the hills across the creek.
Things that really annoy me:
One, those confounded artificial intelligence robots pretending they exist to give me customer service.
Rotten liars, all of them.
It came down to Tony, Thanksgiving and Tiffany-Trump.
I’ve never been a betting man – engaging in farming and owning a small business is risky enough – so I don’t play against the odds.
August is National Dog Month, and we know just the place to visit — Lake Geneva!
The Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media at UNC-Chapel Hill is asking Wisconsin NewsMedia Association members to take a short survey about their use of AI.