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State Assembly Approves Increased Drunken Driving Penalties

June 20, 2019 - 2:00pm

State lawmakers voted Thursday to approve bills toughening drunken driving laws in Wisconsin, along with measures dealing with the state's youth prison and electric scooter regulation.

Northwoods Job Center Spared After Trump Administration Reverses Course

June 20, 2019 - 10:15am

A Northwoods job training center for disadvantaged young people will remain open after the Trump administration reversed course on plans to close or privatize more than 100 Job Corps sites.

Second Republican State Senator Won't Vote For GOP Budget Plan

June 20, 2019 - 9:45am

A second Republican state senator says he will vote against the GOP-written budget, leaving Republicans with no room to spare to pass the two-year spending plan in its current form.

La Crosse Conference Focuses On Next Generation Leaders

June 20, 2019 - 9:30am

Viterbo University in La Crosse is hosting a conference next week focused on fostering the next generation of leaders.

Gray T.V. Stations Playing National Anthem Daily Starting This Week

June 20, 2019 - 6:30am

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is shown during the singing of the National Anthem before the start of a baseball game

This week Gray Television, which has stations in 93 markets across the U.S., started airing the national anthem daily. Before the 1980s, it was common to hear the national anthem on T.V. We get into the history and meaning of this practice.

New Leader Of Wisconsin Democrats Talks Priorities, State Budget, 2020 Election

June 20, 2019 - 6:00am

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin this month picked a new leader — Ben Wikler. He joins us to discuss his top priorities and challenges, the unfolding state budget, and how Democrats are working to connect with voters ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

What Would 5G Look Like In Wisconsin, And Would It Boost Rural Broadband Access?

June 20, 2019 - 7:45am

The state Assembly passed a bill this week that would regulate the implementation of 5G wireless networks in Wisconsin. The bill was passed by the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk. We explain 5G and consider how it could impact broadband access in Wisconsin.

Senator Tammy Baldwin On Tarriffs, Equality Act, Healthcare

June 20, 2019 - 7:30am

Senator Baldwin and members of Congress announce Equality Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joins us to discuss tariffs, healthcare, the Equality Act, and other news from Washington.

Stealing From Work, The 9 To 5 Crime Wave

June 20, 2019 - 7:00am

From pencils to laptops, employee theft is on the rise and considered to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. The "9 to 5 crime wave" is costing businesses about $50 billion dollars a year. Our guest explains why we steal from work and how businesses can stop employee theft.

Meth Use Continues To Grow Across Wisconsin

June 20, 2019 - 6:15am

While opioids have dominated the conversation around drug use in recent years, methamphetamine has quietly become a growing concern across Wisconsin.

Looking At CAFO Oversight In Wisconsin

June 19, 2019 - 3:45pm

The number of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs , in the state has been growing over the years. We talk to a WisContext editor about what oversight of these operations exist, and what changes could be coming.

Positive Economic Numbers Not Boosting Trump Approval Rating In Wisconsin

June 19, 2019 - 3:30pm

Despite strong economic indicators, President Trump's approval rating hasn't improved much in Wisconsin. We look at how the economy has helped or hurt past presidential candidates, and how it's shaping Trump's re-election campaign.

Democratic National Convention CEO Plans Festivities Throughout Milwaukee Next Summer

June 19, 2019 - 4:45pm

When the Democratic National Convention comes to Milwaukee next summer, organizer Joe Solmonese said he wants to show the world what Wisconsin has to offer.

WisContext: The Sweet Tooth And Unique Scent Of Odorous House Ants

June 19, 2019 - 1:10pm

When it comes to ant pests around Wisconsin, the most common species are usually carpenter ants, pavement ants and odorous house ants ( Tapinoma sessile ). This latter species was the most commonly reported type of ant encountered by the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab in 2018, possibly due...

GOP Sen. Steve Nass Says He'll Vote 'No' On State Budget

June 19, 2019 - 12:30pm

Republican state Sen. Steve Nass says he will vote "no" on the state budget, making it more difficult for Republicans to approve the two-year spending plan.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hand Down Lame-Duck Ruling This Week

June 19, 2019 - 11:30am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is ready to hand down a ruling in a lawsuit challenging Republican's lame-duck laws limiting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers

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State Assembly Approves Increased Drunken Driving Penalties

Northwoods Job Center Spared After Trump Administration Reverses Course

Second Republican State Senator Won't Vote For GOP Budget Plan

La Crosse Conference Focuses On Next Generation Leaders

Gray T.V. Stations Playing National Anthem Daily Starting This Week

New Leader Of Wisconsin Democrats Talks Priorities, State Budget, 2020 Election

What Would 5G Look Like In Wisconsin, And Would It Boost Rural Broadband Access?

Senator Tammy Baldwin On Tarriffs, Equality Act, Healthcare

Stealing From Work, The 9 To 5 Crime Wave

Meth Use Continues To Grow Across Wisconsin

Looking At CAFO Oversight In Wisconsin

Positive Economic Numbers Not Boosting Trump Approval Rating In Wisconsin

Democratic National Convention CEO Plans Festivities Throughout Milwaukee Next Summer

WisContext: The Sweet Tooth And Unique Scent Of Odorous House Ants

GOP Sen. Steve Nass Says He'll Vote 'No' On State Budget

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hand Down Lame-Duck Ruling This Week

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