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Wisconsin Assembly passes postpartum Medicaid expansion, breast cancer prevention bills

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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In final State of the State, Evers pushes for school funding, end to gerrymandering

In his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday night, Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday night said Republicans have chronically underfunded Wisconsin schools and blamed them for increased property taxes after negotiations for a tax cut stalled this week.

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Wisconsin Assembly passes bill removing race-based higher ed programs

In moves they described as efforts to make the state's higher education system more meritocratic and safe for conservative students, Assembly Republicans voted Thursday to change eligibility for certain financial aid programs, and make it easier to sue universities for free speech violations.

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Wisconsin lawmakers explore age verification requirements on companionship chatbots

As a proliferation of free and easy artificial intelligence tools transform how people learn, work and socialize, Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on a proposal that seeks to regulate kids’ use of human-esque chatbots.

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Bills to restrict transgender rights spark emotional testimony at Wisconsin Capitol

Activists packed a hearing room at the state Capitol Wednesday as state lawmakers took testimony on three proposed bills that would restrict transgender students’ participation in school sports and prohibit minors from accessing gender-affirming health care.

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Wisconsin Assembly advances constitutional amendments on DEI, public health orders

Two proposed changes to the state constitution β€” one involving DEI, the other related to public health orders β€” could be heading to voters in November, after they passed out of the Wisconsin Assembly Tuesday.

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