Advocates for patients with spinal cord injuries are raising alarm over a $40 million research program they said was quietly cut from a Department of Defense office that funds medical research. 

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There were dozens of demonstrations planned across the state, including in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Green Bay and Eau Claire. 

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A helpline Wisconsinites can call for support with their mental health or substance use will stop Saturday, April 5. It’s one of many services affected by recent federal cuts to over $210 million in health funds across the state, officials said.

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Recent Trump administration actions are worrying international students. Staff at UW–Madison are concerned that could lead to lower enrollment.

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Scientists at UW–Madison said they are struggling to advance study of a potential new epilepsy treatment after the Trump administration's pause on grant review meetings by the National Institutes of Health.

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Students enrolled in science Ph.D programs are typically paid and have their tuition covered. But with current federal funding uncertainties driven by the Trump administration, faculty scientists said they now have limited funds to offer students.

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LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin said politics are negatively impacting their mental health, according to a nationwide report from The Trevor Project released March 5. 

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Much of northern Wisconsin, from La Crosse through Stevens Point and up to Superior, is under a winter storm warning lasting through Wednesday evening, issued by the National Weather Service.

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In an effort to bring international flights, travelers and business to the Madison area, leaders at the Dane County Regional Airport are pursuing official international designation.

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A long-awaited home in north Madison will soon open its doors to young people aging out of foster care.

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