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Bill Caps Student Fees For UW System Athletics

Bill Caps Student Fees For UW System Athletics

Makes university building projects difficult to fund and reduces athletic funding at UWM

Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media

Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media

Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI

Oxycontin Maker Gave $65k to Marquette University

Oxycontin Maker Gave $65k to Marquette University

Family behind Purdue Pharma, a company being sued for its role in opioid epidemic, made $60 million in donations to universities around the world.

Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law

Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law

Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.

Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game

Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game

Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.

Police Chief Touts Successes

Police Chief Touts Successes

City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.

Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer

Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer

Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.

Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance

Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance

Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.

18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots

18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots

Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.

Bill Would Eliminate 6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce

Bill Would Eliminate 6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce

Bill has bipartisan support, but is opposed by the Wisconsin Family Council.

Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community

Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community

Medical College hopes to improve cancer care with research into diagnosis, treatment and survivorship among Latinos in Milwaukee.

77% Of E-Cigarette Illness Involved THC Cartridges

77% Of E-Cigarette Illness Involved THC Cartridges

Federal officials say most cases involved THC cartridges, but still no information on what exactly is causing the damage.