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‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Aimed at Protecting Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Gaining Momentum
Sponsors are confident bipartisan the proposal, which would expand protections for child sex trafficking victims, will win enough votes to become law.
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Fight to End Wisconsin’s Abortion Ban Intensifies After Restrictive Texas Law Goes Into Effect
State law still has a 1849 abortion ban on the books. The only thing holding it back is Roe v. Wade.
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The Problem of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Marinette, and the Solutions That Could Take as Long
A corporation impedes progress on tracing and fixing PFAS contamination in the local water supply—pollution that it caused.
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Vaccinations and Vetting Going Smoothly for Afghan Allies Being Staged at Fort McCoy
Group of Democrats from Congress and the Legislature: “We can pay them back now” for supporting US troops in harm’s way.
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Tacos, Margaritas, Music: What Could Go Wrong? A Lot, Apparently.
AZ Food Festivals, organizer of Madison Taco Fest, has racked up complaints across the country and at least one state Attorney General is investigating.
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Wisconsin’s Labor Movement is Having a Big Moment
As Labor Day 2021 rolls around, Wisconsin workers face their greatest opportunity for wage growth and unionization in years.
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Lawsuit Targets Conservatives’ Push for a Near-Slaughter of Wolves
Case takes aim at the conservative head of the Natural Resources Board who refuses to step down even though his term ended months ago.
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‘Dog Whistle Crap’: Evers Slams Baseless ‘Vetting’ Concerns About Afghan Refugees
Republicans have raised baseless concerns about whether Afghan refugees are being vetted, despite assurances from the White House.
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Wisconsin Families Seeing Benefits Two Months Into Child Tax Credit Expansion
The expanded credit, which lasts through December, is benefitting an estimated 90% of Wisconsin children.
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Sens. Baldwin, Klobuchar Meet With Voting Rights Advocates in Madison
Baldwin brings in the Minnesotan who oversees a Senate committee that’s working to pass bills protecting voting rights.
