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Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging
450 suspected cases of lung disease in 33 states, including 46 in Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits
Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Smaller Cities Embrace Bike Share
Wisconsin Rapids leads the way. City of 18,000 has logged 1,000 rides.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioLine Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState Home Construction Lags Behind Economy
Study says new home construction trails rate of inflation, stalling growth in property taxes.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Expands Minority Teacher Loan Program
Would bring more minority teachers to 20 additional school districts.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioOrganic Valley Now 100% Renewable
Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Rise of Automated Breathalyzer Tests
Many counties using automated kiosks to conduct court-mandated alcohol screening.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioLack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUnanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioAbele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioVaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC
State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio