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Experimental Treatment Bill Backed By Ron Johnson Clears US Senate

August 4, 2017 - 11:05am

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is one step closer to giving terminally ill patients the ability to try experimental treatments with Food and Drug Administration approval.

Sonny Perdue Travels Wisconsin, Talks Food Stamps, Farm Runoff

August 4, 2017 - 7:35am

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed food stamps and farm runoff during stops in Wisconsin this week.

Paul Ryan: Steps Being Taken To Secure Foxconn Deal

August 4, 2017 - 7:10am

House Speaker Paul Ryan downplayed concerns that Foxconn will back out of its plans to open a factory in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Potato Growers Face New Restrictions To Prevent Crop Disease

August 3, 2017 - 4:40pm

Wisconsin now has stricter regulations to prevent disease in potato crops. But potato growers say the laws bring Wisconsin in line with other potato states in the United States.

Soglin Suggests Oscar Mayer Site As Potential For Foxconn

August 3, 2017 - 4:35pm

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin has suggested the recently-shuttered Oscar Mayer plant as a potential location for electronics manufacturer Foxconn.

School Firearm Education Bill Draws Debate At Capitol Hearing

August 3, 2017 - 3:45pm

Two Republican legislators are trying to persuade a committee to approve their bill to create gun safety courses in Wisconsin high schools.

$646M Bridge Between Wisconsin, Minnesota Open To Traffic After 20-Year Battle

August 3, 2017 - 3:15pm

After more than 20 years of lobbying, an act of Congress and a signature from former President Barack Obama, the $646 million St. Croix Crossing has opened to traffic.

Barrett Acknowledges Streetcar Concerns, But Praises Project

August 3, 2017 - 7:05am

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is praising streetcar construction workers, while acknowledging the work is noisy and disrupting vehicle traffic.

Federal Grant To Reduce Youth Violence Includes UW-Madison Component

August 3, 2017 - 6:40am

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Milwaukee social services agency will team up to try to reduce youth violence in Wisconsin's largest city.

Molina Healthcare Leaving Wisconsin's ACA Exchange

August 2, 2017 - 5:30pm

California-based health insurer Molina Healthcare is pulling out of Healthcare.gov in Wisconsin. Molina announced Wednesday it will not be selling policies under the Affordable Care Act marketplaces in Wisconsin and Utah.

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Experimental Treatment Bill Backed By Ron Johnson Clears US Senate

Sonny Perdue Travels Wisconsin, Talks Food Stamps, Farm Runoff

Paul Ryan: Steps Being Taken To Secure Foxconn Deal

Wisconsin Potato Growers Face New Restrictions To Prevent Crop Disease

Soglin Suggests Oscar Mayer Site As Potential For Foxconn

School Firearm Education Bill Draws Debate At Capitol Hearing

$646M Bridge Between Wisconsin, Minnesota Open To Traffic After 20-Year Battle

Barrett Acknowledges Streetcar Concerns, But Praises Project

Federal Grant To Reduce Youth Violence Includes UW-Madison Component

Molina Healthcare Leaving Wisconsin's ACA Exchange

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