"Status Pending," a new podcast from WUWM, takes an in-depth look at what people experience when they go through the U.S. immigration system.

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Wisconsin voters will be asked whether the state's constitution should be amended to prevent the governor's powerful partial veto from increasing taxes or fees.

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The Wisconsin state Assembly approved two women’s health bills Thursday, after years of failed attempts and a surprise announcement the previous evening that Republicans would allow them to move forward.

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At least four communities have signed nondisclosure agreements to create data center projects in Wisconsin. Now, lawmakers are debating whether to ban the practice altogether. A pair of lawmakers told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the move is to promote transparency.

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Megan Keller backhanded in a shot 4:07 into overtime and the United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday night to close another thrilling chapter of one of sports’ most heated rivalries.

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Robin Vos, the powerful speaker of the state Assembly who shaped the GOP's agenda in Wisconsin for the better part of two decades, announced Thursday he won't seek reelection, marking the end of an era in state government and Republican politics.

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Each year, the state Legislature passes a slew of ceremonial resolutions, recognizing people, holidays and historic events.
But, in recent years, resolutions honoring Black history have been met with controversy.

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For the fourth year in a row, Wisconsin’s century-old registered apprenticeship program set a new participation record. 

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American speedskater Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics came up short with a loss to China’s Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters on Thursday.

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The Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association organizes the sport to get students involved in the outdoors and promote interest in ice fishing.

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“Every small town needs small businesses so communities can thrive,” Guerrero said. “You need a space where people can get out of their homes, spend time together and feel part of something.”

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The Grand Tour was a lengthy trip that wealthier young men would take to broaden their horizons, often focusing on art and music.

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More first responders in Wisconsin are now using pet microchip scanners to help reunite lost pets with their owners. 

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The state Public Service Commission is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to identify potential sites for nuclear power plants in Wisconsin.

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Someone who got to see the ice caves ahead of the crowds is Linda Nervick, who recently became the publisher of Lake Superior Magazine. She told WPR’s Robin Washington about her trek to the caves on “Morning Edition.”

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Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly say they'll pass two bills related to women's health Thursday, a surprise move that comes after years of blocking the legislation.

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In a bipartisan about face, the Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Wednesday that includes nearly $600,000 in funding for WisconsinEye, the state's version of C-SPAN.

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The Sauk Prairie School District in partnership with the Village of Prairie du Sac and the Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce began construction of a new early learning childcare center

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On Monday, visitors walked across the frozen surface of Lake Superior to see the ice caves at the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. By Wednesday morning, any chance of getting another glimpse at that fairytale seemed to be over. At least for this winter.

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A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

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