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Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers used his seventh State of the State speech Wednesday to urge the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact a wide range of proposals they have rejected in the past, including numerous gun control measures just a month after there was a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
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In Wisconsin, the rate at which Native Americans die from opioids is three times higher than opioid deaths of white people.A Bad River Tribal Member authored a report on the impact fentanyl is having on Native American communities.
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Dec 26, 2024 · Public radio music stations welcome hundreds of musicians a year into their studios for intimate versions of songs you won't hear or see anywhere else.
Ordinances related to wake boats appear in several Northwoods ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Concerns about wake surf boats dominated listening sessions hosted by local state lawmakers, Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen.The sessions held in Eagle River, Minocqua, and Rhinelander on Monday were meant to give people an opportunity to talk about any topics on their minds.
Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain …
4 days ago · LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.
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Road crews and drivers need to be prepared for a strong winter …
Dec 19, 2024 · You're likely familiar with seeing plows out very early in the morning, clearing a path for you on the day of a large snowfall. But in order for that to happen efficiently and effectively, a ton of prep work must be done first.
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Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 …
4 days ago · David Brown, an independent voter in South Carolina, has mostly voted for Democrats in the last decade. But he changed things up last year. He said he voted for President Trump in the presidential election because immigration was one of his key issues and he felt he didn't know enough about the Democratic nominee, former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Constitutional Amendment. All voters in Wisconsin will be asked the following yes or no question that would amend the state constitution if approved by voters: “Eligibility to vote. Shall section 1 of article III of the constitution, which deals with suffrage, be amended to provide that only a United States citizen age 18 or older who …