News
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Federal change to hemp law kicks the issue to the states
The bill to reopen the federal government would redefine hemp products to ban many of the products that are widespread in Wisconsin. But enforcing that ban could be up to the state.
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Hospital CEO hopes stable finances can weather Medicaid changes, rising premiums
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently applied for $1 billion in federal funds to support three areas of rural health care: workforce, technology and care coordination services.
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Wisconsin dials back livestock fee increases after outcry from farmers
An outpouring of public comments prompted state agriculture officials to reduce planned fee increases for livestock markets, dealers and truckers.
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With focus on Dugan, GOP bill would withhold pay from suspended judges
A bill advancing in Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature would withhold pay from judges while they’re suspended for alleged criminal misconduct.
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Bill to address farm veterinarian shortage would offer new grads loan repayment
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers hopes to motivate new veterinarians to work with the state’s rural farms by offering student loan repayment.
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Wisconsin congressional delegation split on deal reopening government
Despite a bipartisan deal that reopened the federal government Wednesday night, Republicans and Democrats in Wisconsin’s congressional delegation are still dug in along party lines over what the shutdown was all about in the first place.
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This Wisconsin man went from prison, to pardon, to professional speaker
Sharmain Harris started selling drugs at age 11. After attending a military style bootcamp in prison, Harris is now a professional speaker on father relationships. But in his new memoir he writes how even after his success, the felon label continues to disrupt his life.
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Wisconsin lacks standards for pesticides in water
Wisconsin lacks standards or health advisory limits for more than half of pesticide-related chemicals analyzed in the state, and there are currently no state surface water standards for pesticides.
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‘Our hearts ache’: Oshkosh Defense to lay off 160 workers
Military vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Defense plans to lay off approximately 160 workers early next year, the company announced Wednesday.
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Superior/Duluth interchange is smooth sailing — for a year, anyway
The roadways straightened out with the full opening of the interchange in late October.










