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Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill
But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioOut-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System
Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out
Federal ruling allows sale by pharmacies, but state's 1849 abortion ban prevents this.
Jan 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students
$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Lawmakers Oppose Record-Breaking Wisconsin Land Conversation
Sen. Felzkowski leads opposition to preserving 56,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms
But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioPFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center
Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline
Jan 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSlate of Foxconn Opponents Running for Mount Pleasant Board
Four candidates hope to gain a majority of the village board this spring.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Technical College Board Appointees Will Finally Serve
Three Walker board appointees will step down 20 months after their terms expired.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election
Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid
Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'
Jan 3rd, 2023 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio