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People behind bars in Wisconsin may again access taxpayer-funded education grants

August 7, 2023 - 6:50am

For the first time in nearly three decades, people who are incarcerated in Wisconsin may receive federal student aid to help pay for higher education.

How Wisconsin's 1800s-era abortion ban came to be

August 7, 2023 - 5:00am

While the letter of the law in Wisconsin remains the same, the medical understanding of abortion and moral debate around it is fundamentally different now than it was at the time the law was made.

Hip-hop artist Dxtr Spits on teaching men to cry

August 5, 2023 - 6:00am

Hip hop artist Dxtr Spits realized that his mental health issues were rooted in the toxicity of masculinity. So he started the "How Men Cry" campaign, which teaches men how to cry.

Milwaukee religious leaders denounce the rise of Christian nationalism

August 4, 2023 - 5:05am

Milwaukee religious leaders representing Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Roman Catholic and Unitarian congregations denounced the rise of Christian nationalism and its threat to democracy.

Madison police will try out body cameras, but some still doubt their efficacy

August 2, 2023 - 2:35pm

After nearly a decade of debate, four dozen Madison police officers will start wearing body cameras on trial basis.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz to be sworn in

August 1, 2023 - 5:25am

Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Tuesday afternoon, months after decisively winning an election that garnered national attention and broke campaign spending records.

'I can express myself here': Girls Rock Camp Madison builds community through music

August 1, 2023 - 5:00am

Girls Rock Camp Madison is a weeklong day camp open to girls, transgender and nonbinary youth ages 8 to 18. The bands have five days to learn a new instrument, write and perfect their original songs before the camp concludes with a live performance at the High Noon Saloon.

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People behind bars in Wisconsin may again access taxpayer-funded education grants

How Wisconsin's 1800s-era abortion ban came to be

Hip-hop artist Dxtr Spits on teaching men to cry

Milwaukee religious leaders denounce the rise of Christian nationalism

Madison police will try out body cameras, but some still doubt their efficacy

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz to be sworn in

'I can express myself here': Girls Rock Camp Madison builds community through music

Despite COVID-19 hits to gaming, Ho-Chunk leaders say Beloit casino plans are moving forward

Bill allowing DACA recipients to become police officers would improve communities, co-sponsor says

What does AI mean for women in tech in Wisconsin?

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