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Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill

Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill

But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.

Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System

Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System

Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'

FDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out

FDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out

Federal ruling allows sale by pharmacies, but state's 1849 abortion ban prevents this.

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.

Republican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation

Republican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation

Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.

Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms

Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms

But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.

PFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center

PFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center

Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline

Slate of Foxconn Opponents Running for Mount Pleasant Board

Slate of Foxconn Opponents Running for Mount Pleasant Board

Four candidates hope to gain a majority of the village board this spring.

Evers’ Technical College Board Appointees Will Finally Serve

Evers’ Technical College Board Appointees Will Finally Serve

Three Walker board appointees will step down 20 months after their terms expired.

Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election

Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election

Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.

Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid

Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid

Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'