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Wisconsin Dairy Leaders Say Dean Foods Bankruptcy A Sign Of Bigger Problems For The Industry

November 12, 2019 - 5:10am

Dean Foods, the nation's largest milk processor, announced on Tuesday that it was filing for bankruptcy and looking to sell to a national marketing cooperative.

More Black-Necked Stilts Found Nesting At Horicon Marsh

November 11, 2019 - 4:20pm

An increasing number of Black-necked Stilts are nesting in the Horicon Marsh. We talk to a DNR conservation biologist about the causes behind their growth and what it means for the surrounding ecosystem.

IRS Allowed Tax Prep Industry To Write Rules On Free Filing

November 11, 2019 - 3:45pm

New investigative reporting shows that the Internal Revenue Service allowed the tax preparation industry to have major influence over the rules for free tax filing. We learn about the industry's influence, and attempts from the IRS to keep relevant documents from the public.

Fired Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Brad Pfaff Gets New Job In Evers Administration

November 11, 2019 - 3:05pm

The Wisconsin agriculture secretary fired by the Republican-controlled state Senate has a new job, still within Gov. Tony Evers' administration.

Milwaukee Signs Off On Village Of Tiny Homes For Veterans

November 11, 2019 - 1:15pm

On Veterans Day, the city of Milwaukee signed off on a tiny village for homeless veterans.

A Depot In Waterloo: Attempting To Bring High-Speed Rail To Small-Town Wisconsin

November 11, 2019 - 9:30am

When former Democratic Rep. Andy Jorgensen was in office, the debate on Wisconsin's high-speed rail line was in full gear. Jorgensen's district included Waterloo — a small city about 30 miles east of Madison. The rail line would have run right through Waterloo and Jorgensen wanted a train depot to...

Librarians Sound Alarm On New E-Book Limits

November 11, 2019 - 6:00am

A major book publisher recently placed new limits on the sale of its e-books to public libraries, prompting concern about increasing wait times from Wisconsin librarians. We discuss the evolving relationship between e-book publishers and libraries in the digital era.

State Capitol Report: News Roundup

November 11, 2019 - 7:30am

Evers announces cabinet picks including Brad Pfaff

A WPR reporter helps us understand the latest news from the Wisconsin Capitol, including gridlock on gun policy, new suicide prevention measures, and the firing of the governor’s pick to head the agriculture department.

Fact Checking Lawmaker Claims On Gun Policy

November 11, 2019 - 7:00am

Republicans rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ call last week to take up legislation addressing gun violence. A reporter from Politifact Wisconsin joins us to discuss the accuracy of recent claims by lawmakers debating gun policy. We also get an update on some of the governor’s campaign promises.

2019 A Record Year For Piping Plover In Wisconsin

November 11, 2019 - 6:30am

An endangered shorebird is having a record year in Wisconsin. Federal, state and tribal partners working on the recovery of piping plover saw a record number of chicks take flight.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

November 11, 2019 - 6:00am

State Assembly lawmakers have approved updates to hemp regulations in Wisconsin.

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

November 11, 2019 - 5:00am

While a majority of Americans say prescription drugs have made their lives better, 79 percent say drug prices are unreasonable, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll conducted earlier this year.

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

November 8, 2019 - 8:00pm

Lafayette County officials say the resolution has been removed from the county board's agenda after it was introduced on Thursday.

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

November 8, 2019 - 2:25pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pointing to vitamin E acetate as the possible substance related to the vaping-related lung injuries impacting the nation.

WisContext: The Scientific Frontier Of Vaccinating Bats Against A Deadly Fungus

November 8, 2019 - 12:00pm

Wisconsin scientists are hopeful that a raccoon virus may help deliver North America's hibernating bats from potential extinction. The virus — known as raccoon pox — easily infects bats but is otherwise harmless to them. It's also quite large, at least for a virus, and has a malleable shape for...

Appeals Court Rules GOP Can't Intervene In Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

November 8, 2019 - 10:10am

A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that Wisconsin Republican lawmakers can't intervene in a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging the state's abortion restrictions.

Wisconsin National Guard Whistleblower Says He's Being Discharged

November 8, 2019 - 10:00am

A Wisconsin National Guard sergeant says he's being discharged in retaliation for alleging sexual misconduct in his unit.

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Wisconsin Dairy Leaders Say Dean Foods Bankruptcy A Sign Of Bigger Problems For The Industry

More Black-Necked Stilts Found Nesting At Horicon Marsh

IRS Allowed Tax Prep Industry To Write Rules On Free Filing

Fired Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Brad Pfaff Gets New Job In Evers Administration

Milwaukee Signs Off On Village Of Tiny Homes For Veterans

A Depot In Waterloo: Attempting To Bring High-Speed Rail To Small-Town Wisconsin

Librarians Sound Alarm On New E-Book Limits

State Capitol Report: News Roundup

Fact Checking Lawmaker Claims On Gun Policy

2019 A Record Year For Piping Plover In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

Aide To US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Americans Avoiding Medications Due To Cost

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

CDC Points To Vitamin E Acetate As Possible Culprit In Vaping-Related Lung Disease

WisContext: The Scientific Frontier Of Vaccinating Bats Against A Deadly Fungus

Appeals Court Rules GOP Can't Intervene In Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin National Guard Whistleblower Says He's Being Discharged

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