America Amplified

Over the last several months, people from across the country have been sharing the issues they most care about ahead of the election. With over 1,000 responses so far, the top concerns range from environmental issues to immigration and women’s reproductive rights.

Roughly 845 people in Wisconsin’s prison facilities are enrolled in a substance use disorder treatment program, yet more than 11,000 people are on the waitlist.

Medicaid expansion and health care affordability is an issue on many people’s minds, and WPR found that health care accessibility and affordability is particularly important to Wisconsin’s caregiving workforce.

All across the country, people are gearing up to vote this year. Wondering how you can make your voice heard? Here’s a guide to how to cast your ballot in the Badger State.

WPR wants to know what’s most important to you this election year. What issues do you care about? What questions do you have for the candidates? What one thing would you most like to see Wisconsin’s elected officials do in the next year?