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White House Holds Summit On Opioid Crisis, Signals Support For Litigation Against Pharmaceutical Companies

March 1, 2018 - 3:05pm

President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national emergency in October. The Centers for Disease Control estimated the number of opioid overdose deaths at more than 42,000 in 2016. Today, the White House held a summit outlining strategies to combat the issue. The summit comes on the heels of the...

Records: Foxconn Eyed Ohio, Michigan For Plant

March 1, 2018 - 2:45pm

Newly released records from Gov. Scott Walker's administration show Foxconn Technology Group considered sites across Ohio and Michigan for the massive display-screen complex coming to Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Residents Raise Concerns Over Foxconn Project

March 1, 2018 - 12:30pm

Hundreds of people attended a forum to voice their concerns about the major Foxconn Technology Group project in Wisconsin.

Walker: Hacking On State Network Was Attempted, But Not Successful

March 1, 2018 - 10:50am

Gov. Scott Walker says someone tried to hack the state election system, but was not successful.

Foster Care Advocates Commend Wisconsin Assembly, Senate For Legislative Action

March 1, 2018 - 10:00am

Wisconsin's foster care system will be improved by a package the Legislature has approved.

State Rep. Adam Jarchow Won't Seek Re-Election

March 1, 2018 - 9:05am

Rep. Adam Jarchow, the Republican state lawmaker who lost a special election for an open state Senate seat in January, will not seek re-election to the Assembly.

DNR Study Finds CWD-Infected Deer Die At 3 Times Rate Of Healthy Animals

March 1, 2018 - 6:30am

A five-year DNR research project is underway and the first year's results show deer infected with chronic wasting disease died at three times the rate of healthy deer. The goal of the project is to better understand how the disease impacts overall deer herd populations.

State Lawmakers Decry Economic, Health, And Educational Disparities For Black And Latino Children In Wisconsin

February 28, 2018 - 4:05pm

During the first annual "State of Black and Brown Wisconsin" address, members of the legislature's newly-established Black and Latino Caucus outlined the issues facing Black and Latino residents in the state. One of the top concerns centered on the disparities faced by Black and Latino children. Lawmakers pointed to unequal...

Emails Show UW-Superior Leaders Ignored Shared Governance

February 28, 2018 - 6:00pm

A University of Wisconsin System attorney recommended UW-Superior leaders consult with faculty and staff over its plans to suspend 25 programs last fall, but the administration didn't heed that advice.

Walker Opposed To Arming Teachers

February 28, 2018 - 5:15pm

Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday he started meeting with lawmakers about gun and school safety legislation last week, but wouldn’t disclose information about specific proposals.

Wisconsin DNR Awards $1M Stewardship Grant To Help Rebuild Saxon Harbor

February 28, 2018 - 4:35pm

One of the areas hardest hit by flooding in northern Wisconsin nearly two years ago has received stewardship funding to help rebuild. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has awarded Iron County a $1 million grant to repair damages at Saxon Harbor, says James Yach, the secretary’s northern region director.

Advocates Fear Climate Change, Regulatory Rollbacks Threaten Wisconsin Wetlands

February 28, 2018 - 4:00pm

Over the last nearly two centuries, Wisconsin has lost almost half of its original 10 million acres of wetlands. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says in southern Wisconsin, the amount that's gone is well over 75 percent.

How Non-Partisan Judicial Races Became Partisan

February 28, 2018 - 3:45pm

Judicial races in Wisconsin are historically non-partisan. But during the primary election last week, voters not only had a good idea where the three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court were on the partisan spectrum, one candidate outside said that he was a Democrat. In a recent Wiscontext article, political science...

Pedestrian Deaths Rising In Wisconsin, US

February 28, 2018 - 2:50pm

In Wisconsin a record 63 pedestrians were killed in 2017. And state transportation officials say 2018 is not off to a good start. In just the first two months of 2018, nine people have been killed in or along state roadways.

Group: NRA Gave $4.5M To Wisconsin Lawmakers

February 28, 2018 - 2:20pm

The National Rifle Association has given more than $4.5 million over the past 20 years to help Republican office holders in Wisconsin. The biggest beneficiary has been Gov. Scott Walker, who received about $3.5 million for his 2010 election, the 2012 recall and his 2014 re-election.

As Organic Produce Sales Grow, So Does Competition For Farmers

February 28, 2018 - 1:45pm

An industry group used data collected by Nielsen at major grocery stores on organic produce items scanned at checkouts. They found that $4.8 billion of organic produce was sold in 2017, 8 percent more than 2016 sales.

DNR Approves Kohler Co. Golf Course Land Swap In 5-1 Vote

February 28, 2018 - 1:30pm

The state Department of Natural Resources board has approved handing over a parcel of state park land to help the Kohler Company build a new golf course along Lake Michigan.

6 Green Bay Officers Disciplined For Harassment, Bullying

February 28, 2018 - 12:55pm

A 249-page report released to media outlets through open records requests says as many as nine Green Bay police officers harassed and bullied eight colleagues on the night shift in 2016, including using racial slurs and other inappropriate conduct while on duty.

Foxconn Plant Could Reduce Road Funding For State Projects By $90M

February 28, 2018 - 8:45am

Funding for state road projects could be reduced as much as $90 million by mid-2019 in order to pay for roadwork related to the $10 billion Foxconn Technology Group plant in southeast Wisconsin.

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White House Holds Summit On Opioid Crisis, Signals Support For Litigation Against Pharmaceutical Companies

Records: Foxconn Eyed Ohio, Michigan For Plant

Wisconsin Residents Raise Concerns Over Foxconn Project

Walker: Hacking On State Network Was Attempted, But Not Successful

Foster Care Advocates Commend Wisconsin Assembly, Senate For Legislative Action

State Rep. Adam Jarchow Won't Seek Re-Election

DNR Study Finds CWD-Infected Deer Die At 3 Times Rate Of Healthy Animals

State Lawmakers Decry Economic, Health, And Educational Disparities For Black And Latino Children In Wisconsin

Emails Show UW-Superior Leaders Ignored Shared Governance

Walker Opposed To Arming Teachers

Wisconsin DNR Awards $1M Stewardship Grant To Help Rebuild Saxon Harbor

Advocates Fear Climate Change, Regulatory Rollbacks Threaten Wisconsin Wetlands

How Non-Partisan Judicial Races Became Partisan

Pedestrian Deaths Rising In Wisconsin, US

Group: NRA Gave $4.5M To Wisconsin Lawmakers

As Organic Produce Sales Grow, So Does Competition For Farmers

DNR Approves Kohler Co. Golf Course Land Swap In 5-1 Vote

6 Green Bay Officers Disciplined For Harassment, Bullying

Foxconn Plant Could Reduce Road Funding For State Projects By $90M

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