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All of the Nutrition, None of the Stigma: The Case for Giving Lunch to All Students Instead of Embarrassing a Hungry Few
A Democratic Assembly rep answers her Republican senator’s claim that there’s “no justification” to stop treating kids from low-income families differently and then trying to hide it.
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The Basics of Becoming a Wisconsin Voter in 2022
Here’s how to find out if you’re eligible and how to register.
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Next Fall, In-State Students from Low Income Families Will Be Able to Attend UW System Schools for Free
The Wisconsin Tuition Promise will waive tuition for households making less than $62,000/year. Legislative Republicans are being asked to fund it beyond its first year.
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Ashland, Once a Hub for Products Heading Out, Now Attracts People Coming In for Visits
From Chequamegon Bay to its downtown murals, the community offers history and present-day enjoyment for all who travel up north.
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Evers Makes Churches, Rural Restaurants and Small Businesses Eligible For Well Grant Program
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently announced expansion of the state’s program to ensure residents who rely on private wells for drinking water have access to clean water. As more and more communities identify potentially harmful chemicals or other contaminants in drinking water sources, the new push by Evers to ensure private wells are providing clean,…
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Marquette Poll: Mandela Barnes Has a Solid Lead Over Ron Johnson—While Tony Evers and Tim Michels Are In a Statistical Dead Heat
Johnson faces sky-high 49% who say he doesn’t “care about people like me,” while Michels’ outcome likely rests with the 23% who say they don’t know him well enough to answer that question yet.
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Wisconsin Has Faced a Teacher Shortage for Years. Some Schools Are Finally Reaching Their Tipping Point.
It’s 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, two weeks before the start of a new school year. Rich Appel is stressed. Usually, the Horicon Superintendent would be busy overseeing meetings and chatting with his crop of new teachers. Instead, he’s still scrambling to find them. Appel’s not alone. From big districts like Madison (27,000 enrolled…
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POLL: WI ‘Very concerned’ over Sen. Johnson’s Role In ‘Fake Electors’ Plot
New public opinion research conducted by Public Policy Polling demonstrates broad support among Wisconsinites for the work of the January 6 Select Committee and significant concerns over Republican Senator Ron Johnson’s role in the fake electors plot. Commissioned by the Defend Democracy Project, the statewide poll of voters conducted by landline and text messaging found…
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Ron Johnson’s NO Vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, Explained
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Wisconsin’s two U.S. Senators split their votes on the bill. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin voted yes. Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, along with every other Republican in Congress, voted against the legislation. Here’s a breakdown of what Senator Johnson and his GOP colleagues…
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If You Give a Class a Calf: Registration Now Open for Wisconsin’s ‘Adopt a Cow’ Program
Classrooms can follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Looking for a classroom pet? How about a 100-pound dairy calf–No cage or cleanup required?! Now through Sept. 15, teachers can register for “Adopt a Cow,” a free, year-long experience that allows classrooms to follow a calf through…
























