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Who Decides Who Should Speak? The Past And Present Of Free Speech On College Campuses

September 27, 2019 - 5:45am

College campuses have long been hotbeds of political activity, fervent debate and occasionally violence stemming from a war of words, but today, in this era of call outs and cancel culture, there is a renewed and controversial argument over free speech playing out at universities and colleges around the country.

Milwaukee County Ends Contract Over Vendor's Actions At Southern Border

September 26, 2019 - 1:05pm

Milwaukee County is ending its 25-year contract with Southwest Key — a national nonprofit organization — because of the group's operations at the southern border of the United States.

New Series Of Bills Aims To Combat Suicide In Wisconsin

September 25, 2019 - 2:00pm

Suicide is one of Wisconsin's leading causes of death. Legislators are looking to tackle the issue from several fronts, from farms to gun shops.

Conservatives Decry Madison School District's Gender Identity Policy

September 24, 2019 - 2:05pm

A conservative law group is challenging a Madison School District policy that prohibits school staff from telling parents if their child is transitioning genders at school, unless they have that student's permission.

Milwaukee Preparing To Settle 2 More Police Brutality Lawsuits Bringing Total To Nearly $30M

September 23, 2019 - 5:30am

The city of Milwaukee is preparing to approve two more police brutality settlements totaling $260,000, brining the total cost of settlements to nearly $30 million.

Sensitive Coastal Habitat Restored Along Lake Superior's Wisconsin Point

September 20, 2019 - 4:20pm

State and local leaders gathered at Wisconsin Point to celebrate the completion of a project to restore 150 acres of sensitive coastal habitat along Lake Superior.

Wisconsin Legislators Push In-State Tuition For Tribes

September 20, 2019 - 10:40am

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has put forth a bill that would give in-state tuition to a member of any tribe nationwide who enrolls at a University of Wisconsin System campus.

Gwen Moore: Border Wall 'Stuck On Stupid, Waiting On Dumb To Come'

September 20, 2019 - 9:55am

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discussed a wide range of issues during an interview on WPR's "The Morning Show" on Thursday, including President Donald Trump's border wall plans, the recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, trade agreements, looming budget deadlines, health care and food stamps.

Lawmakers Seek To Create Task Force On Missing, Murdered Tribal Women

September 19, 2019 - 8:55am

Lawmakers have put forth a bipartisan bill to create a task force that would examine missing and murdered tribal women in Wisconsin.

'Students Deserve To Be Heard': UW-La Crosse Student Shares New Details On Harassment Claim Response

September 18, 2019 - 1:40pm

A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student who first reported harassment allegations against an art professor says the university didn't do enough to protect her and other students.

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Who Decides Who Should Speak? The Past And Present Of Free Speech On College Campuses

Milwaukee County Ends Contract Over Vendor's Actions At Southern Border

New Series Of Bills Aims To Combat Suicide In Wisconsin

Conservatives Decry Madison School District's Gender Identity Policy

Milwaukee Preparing To Settle 2 More Police Brutality Lawsuits Bringing Total To Nearly $30M

Sensitive Coastal Habitat Restored Along Lake Superior's Wisconsin Point

Wisconsin Legislators Push In-State Tuition For Tribes

Gwen Moore: Border Wall 'Stuck On Stupid, Waiting On Dumb To Come'

Lawmakers Seek To Create Task Force On Missing, Murdered Tribal Women

'Students Deserve To Be Heard': UW-La Crosse Student Shares New Details On Harassment Claim Response

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