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Despite Pushback, Marquette University And Students Stand By 'Pride Prom'

April 9, 2018 - 5:50am

Marquette University is scheduled to host its first "Pride Prom" on Saturday. The prom is meant to celebrate the LGBTQ community and diversity but has prompted backlash.

Walker Ready To Send National Guard Troops To Border If Asked

April 6, 2018 - 4:30pm

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's spokeswoman says the state "stands ready to support our nation" if asked to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexican border.

Lac Du Flambeau Tribe Files Federal Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers And Distributors

April 6, 2018 - 3:10pm

The Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is the latest Wisconsin tribe to file a lawsuit against the makers and distributors of opioid prescription drugs.

Enrollment Declines, Funding Sources Put Wisconsin's Rural Schools In A Bind

April 6, 2018 - 8:20am

Since the 2013-2014 school year, Wisconsin school districts have seen a 1.5 percent decline in pre-K-12 enrollment, with some districts seeing gains and others even bigger losses.

Foxconn Sets Construction Hiring Targets For Wisconsin Facility

April 5, 2018 - 9:10am

The construction management team wants 60 percent of the project to be done by Wisconsin companies.

What's Next For The Health Insurance Landscape In Wisconsin?

April 5, 2018 - 7:05am

Many people are confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act: Did it get repealed? Are people still required to have health insurance? What about Medicaid and BadgerCare? Are recipients required to work and to submit to drug testing? Who do the various policy changes affect?

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Despite Pushback, Marquette University And Students Stand By 'Pride Prom'

Walker Ready To Send National Guard Troops To Border If Asked

Lac Du Flambeau Tribe Files Federal Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers And Distributors

Enrollment Declines, Funding Sources Put Wisconsin's Rural Schools In A Bind

Foxconn Sets Construction Hiring Targets For Wisconsin Facility

What's Next For The Health Insurance Landscape In Wisconsin?

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