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Bill Caps Student Fees For UW System Athletics
Makes university building projects difficult to fund and reduces athletic funding at UWM
Oct 8th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media
Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI
Oct 8th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioOxycontin 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.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioConvention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game
Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPolice 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.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer
Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioToo Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance
Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Eliminate 6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce
Bill has bipartisan support, but is opposed by the Wisconsin Family Council.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioResearchers 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.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio77% 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.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio