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Gov. Tony Evers intends to decriminalize recreational marijuana and legalize medical use in the upcoming budget.

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Marijuana referenda on ballot in 16 Wisconsin counties

By Will Husted | Oct. 9, 2018

Wisconsin voters in 16 counties will voice their opinion on marijuana legalization in the November election.

The first debate in Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate outlined the combative nature of the campaign thus far.

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Baldwin and Vukmir face off in first Senate debate

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 9, 2018

The first debate in Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate outlined the combative nature of the campaign thus far.

While the Association of American Universities prepares to launch its second survey about sexual assault on college campuses, the state Department of Justice said it is seeking to help colleges respond to reports.

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DOJ leads campus sexual assault training in La Crosse

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 8, 2018

While the Association of American Universities prepares to launch its second survey about sexual assault on college campuses, the state Department of Justice said it is seeking to help colleges respond to reports.

In the wake of a successful vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, student groups on campus share their thoughts on the controversy.

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Student groups react to Kavanaugh confirmation

By Andy Holzmann | Oct. 8, 2018

In the wake of a successful vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, student groups on campus share their thoughts on the controversy.

A Society for Professional Journalism speaker offered reporters election coverage tips and security advice as part of a joint effort between the organization and Google to promote data-driven reporting.

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Tech and journalism organizations team up to boost innovative reporting

By Sydney Widell | Oct. 6, 2018

A variety of lecturers talked security, analysis and big data at an event Thursday to an audience of journalism students and local reporters. The speakers introduced the audience to new ways of using technology to tell stories, while also cautioning them about the security risks inherent to navigating life in a digital age.

Voter registration on campus in 2018 is comparable to that of a presidential election year, which usually boasts much higher turnout.

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Campus registration reaches a peak for midterm year

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 4, 2018

Voter registration on campus in 2018 is comparable to that of a presidential election year, which usually boasts much higher turnout.

New results from the Department of Public Instruction’s Forward Exam show that more than half of students in the state did not score proficient or better in language arts, math and science.

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Majority of Wisconsin students score below proficiency level

By Will Husted | Oct. 2, 2018

New results from the Department of Public Instruction’s Forward Exam show that more than half of students in the state did not score proficient or better in language arts, math and science.

Former President Barack Obama’s newest list of endorsed candidates includes Democrats in tight races around Wisconsin.

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Obama endorses several Wisconsin Democratic hopefuls

By Jessica Lipaz | Oct. 1, 2018

Former President Barack Obama’s newest list of endorsed candidates includes Democrats in tight races around Wisconsin.

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State advocates condemn advancement of Kavanaugh confirmation

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 30, 2018

After the Senate judiciary committee voted to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, advocates around the state are raising alarms around what they see as the dismissal of sexual assault survivors’ experiences.

U.S. Representative Mark Pocan met with ICE officials yesterday for information about the weekend's raids, but he said he left with few answers.

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ICE began enforcement surge with list of 250 people, 163 could still be targets

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 28, 2018

It is not clear at this point if the remaining 167 people ICE did not arrest remain targets of a future raid, according to Ron Bohmer, a spokesperson for Rep Pocan. Bohmer said that it is unclear why ICE only arrested a third of the people on its list, and he wasn’t sure if that means those people are no longer in the state, or if another enforcement surge could be pending.

Mark Pocan expressed “disappointment” with the lack of communication between federal immigration officials and local agencies, following weekend of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainments across the state.

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Pocan demands answers from Washington following ICE arrests

By Sydney Widell | Sep. 28, 2018

After more than 80 undocumented immigrants were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a surprise raid over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan met with agency heads in Washington D.C. to demand better communication and more accountability.

Earlier this year, state Rep. Robert Brooks, R-Saukville, made sexually and racial demeaning remarks to three other lawmakers. Facing criticism from fellow GOP leaders – including Gov. Walker — Rep. Brooks resigned from his house leadership position but did not vacate his seat altogether.

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State Representative steps down from leadership role after reports of sexual and racial comments

By Aylin Merve Arikan | Sep. 28, 2018

State Representative Robert Brooks, R-Saukville, announced his resignation as Assistant Senate Majority Leader amid reports that he made inappropriate sexual and racial comments to several female lawmakers last summer, according to a press release from Republican representatives released Wednesday.

Kavanaugh's past actions and statements on a woman's right to choose make some nervous about women's bodily autonomy.

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UW professor accuses Kavanaugh of contradictory accounts of sexual history

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 27, 2018

UW-Madison history professor Steve Kantrowitz accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of having contradictory claims regarding his sexual history, potentially discrediting him to the public.

House and Senate legislators announced a bill to fight the opioid epidemic in the United States — but some believe it is not comprehensive enough.

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Congress releases bipartisan bill to battle opioid epidemic

By Michael Bogaards | Sep. 27, 2018

House and Senate legislators announced a bill to fight the opioid epidemic in the United States — but some believe it is not comprehensive enough.

Experts gathered on National Voter Registration Day at the Memorial Union to answer questions and discuss issues around voting and democracy in Wisconsin and nationally.

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Voting forum discusses importance of getting to the polls

By Will Husted | Sep. 26, 2018

Experts gathered on National Voter Registration Day at the Memorial Union to answer questions and discuss issues around voting and democracy in Wisconsin and nationally.

UW-Madison student organizations will push students to register to vote for the November 6 election with campus-wide voter registration Tuesday.

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National Voter Registration Day rallies students to use their voice

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 25, 2018

UW-Madison student organizations will push students to register to vote for the November 6 election with campus-wide voter registration Tuesday.

U.S. Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan warns Walker to drop the ACA lawsuit if he cares about patients with pre-existing conditions.

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Rep. Pocan calls out Gov. Walker for neglecting implications of ACA lawsuit

By Jessica Lipaz | Sep. 24, 2018

U.S. Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan warns Walker to drop the ACA lawsuit if he cares about patients with pre-existing conditions.

State Superintendent and Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers took shots at Gov. Scott Walker in his tenth annual State of Education address, calling for significant increases in state aid and financial support to schools and students.

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State of Education address takes aim at Walker’s education record

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 24, 2018

State Superintendent and Democratic nominee for governor Tony Evers took shots at Gov. Scott Walker in his tenth annual State of Education address, calling for significant increases in state aid and financial support to schools and students.

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State officials debate gun control following Middleton shooting

By Benita Mathew | Sep. 21, 2018

In the wake of the shooting at a Middleton company Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin stressed the need for gun control policies “consistent with the Second Amendment.”

Shelia Stubbs, a Dane County supervisor and incoming assemblywoman, had the police called on her while she met with constituents to discuss issues and her campaign.

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Resident calls cops on canvassing Assembly candidate Shelia Stubbs

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 19, 2018

Shelia Stubbs, a Dane County supervisor and incoming assemblywoman, had the police called on her while she met with constituents to discuss issues and her campaign.

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