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Medicaid expansion is an issue in at least 10 nonexpansion states that are electing governors or lawmakers this year, including in Wisconsin, where the Democratic governor is seeking reelection after failing to persuade Republican legislatures to broaden coverage. Then, a new study suggests the political divide over climate change is not as wide as many Americans perceive it to be. And an Alzheimer’s poetry project sparks creativity in people with dementia.

Local news for Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Local news for Thursday, October 27, 2022.

In-person early voting starts today in Wisconsin amid ongoing lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted, recently ordered bans on drop boxes and restrictions on who can return ballots. Then, three men running for Lincoln County sheriff discussed priorities at a candidate forum Monday. A recurring topic of discussion was staffing. And finally, as the days get shorter many people notice a shift in mood. An Aspirus social worker discusses how to handle Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Local news for Friday, October 21, 2022.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers tried to cast his Republican challenger Tim Michels as a radical in Friday night’s debate, while Michels argued that Evers has failed the state. Former President Barack Obama will campaign for Evers and senate candidate Mandela Barnes in Milwaukee later this month. And home heating costs are expected to be up 28 percent this winter. WXPR’s Katie Thoresen introduces resources available to help.

Policy analysts say Wisconsin still has one of the strictest voter ID laws in the country, and a nonpartisan group is carrying out efforts to help marginalized residents overcome barriers to cast a ballot. Then, Wisconsin’s candidates for attorney general had different opinions about enforcing the state’s 1849 abortion ban during a debate Thursday. And finally, Governor Tony Evers has set a goal for Wisconsin to be carbon-free by 2050. It’s an ambitious goal given how much the state currently relies on fossil fuels, but environmental groups say it’s not only achievable, but cost effective.