The Ostara Initiative eventually wants to build a mother-baby house where pregnant women from jails, community corrections or the state prison could maintain custody of their infants.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a state college grant program for minority students is unconstitutional. UW-Madison’s Taylor Odle said he hopes that program can be repurposed to address Wisconsin’s college affordability problem.

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This version of “Cats” is rooted in ballroom culture — a subculture centered around a specific style of dance that developed in the 1960s through the '80s in New York among the underground Black and Latino LGBTQ+ community.

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Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the U.S. war with Iran is consequential enough to justify the cost, whereas Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin said the economic impacts are already too much for consumers.

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Community members have privacy concerns, while others have brought forward worries about the data being used by federal agencies — like Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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A vote in the state Senate last month tanked a deal to use Wisconsin’s budget surplus for tax refunds, special education funding and more. Now, the top Republican in the State Assembly wants to bring some kind of deal back to the table.

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The Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour is a way for cyclists to explore the food, drink and views along the Mississippi River — while reconnecting with old friends and an old way of life.

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While housing is a critical issue all around the state, rural areas face unique challenges. But the communities of Ellsworth and Hillsboro are having success.

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Director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease says the more dangerous deer tick nymphs will be emerging in Wisconsin in the next couple of weeks.

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Milwaukee’s Paul Noth is the first Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate for the Museum of Wisconsin Art. He’ll act as an ambassador for the art form around the state and highlight Wisconsin’s important role in the history of American comics.

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Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau said he expects the college to include both supportive and critical voices in its work developing AI technology and policy.

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Every spring, Wisconsinites have the opportunity to make their voices heard on issues related to our state’s natural resources. This year, a majority of respondents to a survey told the Wisconsin Conservation Congress that they are willing to pay more in fees to sustain DNR programs.

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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning a 20-year mining ban in the area surrounding the Boundary Waters, a popular outdoor destination for Wisconsinites.

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Last week, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against 5 different prediction market platforms alleging that they facilitate illegal sports betting in Wisconsin.

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