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State's Cheese Industry Worried Tariffs Will Sever Relationships With Key Markets

July 10, 2018 - 3:15pm

Wisconsin cheese producers say they're concerned about the effects of retaliatory tariffs on their products. Sartori president Jeff Schwager says he understands President Donald Trump's goal to balance trade deals, but that tariffs could be detrimental to his company, employees and dairy farmers.

WisContext: More, Better Beef Starts With The Well-Being Of Cattle

July 10, 2018 - 4:40pm

As consumer interest in knowing where their food comes from continues to rise, livestock farmers are juggling the most effective ways to raise their animals that also satisfies demand for specialty products.

Immigration In America: How U.S. History Impacts Immigration Today

July 10, 2018 - 4:35pm

Since the founding of the United States, people from all over the globe have left their homelands for a new life in America. It's been part of the story arc of the country. But beyond the rosy picture it paints, policies enacted in the past to stem the flow of...

Democrat Kelda Roys Reports Raising $800K So Far

July 10, 2018 - 3:00pm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys says she has raised $800,000 so far and has $650,000 cash on hand as the Aug. 14 primary nears.

Nicholson Raises $1M More, New Ad Attacks His Past

July 10, 2018 - 10:05am

Republican Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson says he raised more than $1 million during the second quarter of the year.

Wisconsin US Senators Split On Kavanaugh Nomination To Supreme Court

July 10, 2018 - 8:25am

Wisconsin's U.S. senators are split along party lines in their reaction to President Donald Trump's latest U.S. Supreme Court nomination.

Drug-Related Costs Prompt Ashland County To Seek Referendum To Raise Tax Levy

July 10, 2018 - 6:05am

One northern Wisconsin county plans to ask voters this August whether they would support raising property taxes to pay for services. Ashland County is putting a referendum before residents because of rising costs due mostly to methamphetamine use.

Wisconsin Cranberry Production Declines As Growers Plan For Future

July 10, 2018 - 6:05am

Wisconsin apple growers had a productive year in 2017, but cranberry and tart cherry producers faced more challenges.

Binational Poll Of Great Lakes Residents Shows Potential Need To Boost Water Literacy

July 10, 2018 - 5:20am

A binational poll of people in the Great Lakes region found a high number of people want to protect the waters, but many aren't sure how.

Immigration In America: How U.S. Laws Dictate Who Can Become A Citizen

July 9, 2018 - 4:35pm

One of the most significant United States narratives is that America is a nation of immigrants. But immigrating to the U.S., settling, and becoming a citizen can be a long and arduous process. In the first part of Central Time's series looking at immigration in the United States, UCLA Law...

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State's Cheese Industry Worried Tariffs Will Sever Relationships With Key Markets

WisContext: More, Better Beef Starts With The Well-Being Of Cattle

Immigration In America: How U.S. History Impacts Immigration Today

Democrat Kelda Roys Reports Raising $800K So Far

Nicholson Raises $1M More, New Ad Attacks His Past

Wisconsin US Senators Split On Kavanaugh Nomination To Supreme Court

Drug-Related Costs Prompt Ashland County To Seek Referendum To Raise Tax Levy

Wisconsin Cranberry Production Declines As Growers Plan For Future

Binational Poll Of Great Lakes Residents Shows Potential Need To Boost Water Literacy

Immigration In America: How U.S. Laws Dictate Who Can Become A Citizen

52 Wisconsin Schools, Districts Get $3.5M In Safety Grants

DNR Wants To Open 35 Miles Of Forest Road For Hunting Access

Manitowoc Solar Lighting Company Celebrates New Product With Governor's Visit

Pocan To Introduce Bill Abolishing ICE

Schimel Rips Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates' Prison Release Plans

87th Assembly District Challengers Want More Environmental Protection

Report: Wisconsin Cities Face $2.25B In Unfunded Retirement Health Care Promises

UW-Madison App Aims To Better Track Tick And Human Interactions

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