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Wisconsin Assembly pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban Universities of Wisconsin officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid.
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Republicans are abusing the impeachment process. Maybe that needs to become an impeachable offense.
Trump is facing justice, as are hundreds of insurrection participants. It’s past time for the middlemen to be held accountable for undermining American elections and democracy itself.
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Former reporter leaves local news to share the stories you don’t see on TV
I could tell Jamie Perez was special the moment she walked into the WISC’s newsroom. It wasn’t her size (less than 5 feet) or the way she dressed (cute, yet comfy.) It wasn’t her long list of solid story pitches, or her ability to shoot, write, edit, and report every story entirely on her own. It…
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3 ways to make new friends at any age
“Wanna be friends?” Ahhhh…things were so easy when lifelong friendships were launched with one simple question on the playground. While making friends as an adult can appear daunting, it’s easier than you think! Especially thanks to new technology. First, if you’re looking for new friends, you’re not alone. Half of all Americans have three or…
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The do’s & don’ts of cheese pairing, from a Wisconsin expert
The only official rule of cheese pairing is that there are no rules. Your taste buds are your best guide, and even the most unlikely pairings will delight some cheese lovers. That said, we consulted Wisconsin Cheese expert Jeanette Hurt for some basic guidelines to help when indecision strikes. DO- Start small. Hurt recommends beginning…
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Bye, online shopping! 6 things you can buy from southern Wisconsin small businesses instead
Buy these common items in-person next time—and help your local Southern Wisconsin economy. Here’s where to do it.
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Jewish Wisconsinites react to the concerning rise in antisemitic attacks
While there haven’t been any major incidents in the state, the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas has created a hostile environment in the Badger State–and a dangerous one across the US. “We always have a police presence at any sort of gathering,” Rabbi Brian Serle, who leads Congregation Sons of Abraham,…
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Should Daylight Saving Time get the boot? Our followers have mixed opinions.
Time to set your clocks back an hour—Daylight Saving ends this weekend! There’s a growing push from states to end the twice-a-year “spring forward, fall back” ritual, and while Wisconsin lawmakers haven’t written their own legislation to push clocks forward permanently yet, locals certainly have a lot of thoughts. Here’s what our followers are saying…
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What would a Wisconsin free from severe restrictions on women’s healthcare choices look like?
Democrats introduce a package of bills to remove abortion care limits imposed by Republicans and force all health providers to be up-front about medically accurate options.
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Wisconsin’s best bakery you’ve (probably) never heard of
Here in Wisconsin, bread is among our main food groups: it’s a great vessel for beer-cheese dip AND a tasty bed for brats! While bakeries like Stella’s in Madison get a lot of hype for their hot and buttery bread (deservedly so!), a small shop you probably haven’t heard of is the Capital City’s best-kept…
