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As Trump takes office, Dane County will no longer accept money for sending immigration data to the feds
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office will no longer be paid for sharing some data with federal authorities about immigrants who are in the country without legal status.
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As states rush to legalize sports betting, Wisconsin takes cautious approach
According to a new report, Wisconsin could try to expand online sports betting to create additional tax revenues, but doing so could come with negative side effects.
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Republicans raise questions about proposed election observer rules
Republican state lawmakers raised questions Tuesday about a 12-page rule proposal aimed at clarifying what Wisconsin election observers can and can’t do at polling places.
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Wisconsin sheriffs would have to cooperate with ICE under GOP proposal
Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday announced they will introduce a bill to require people detained on felony charges to provide proof of legal U.S. residency.
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Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
A new television attack ad in Wisconsin’s hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal candidate, a move that her campaign claims could be a violation of a recently enacted state law.
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Waupaca bracing for the departure of its sole labor and delivery unit
Dr. Lisa Dodson spoke with WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” about why obstetrical care is lacking in rural areas across the state and what can be done to address it.
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Ho-Chunk are part of Wisconsin’s living history
The Ho-Chunk Nation Museum and Cultural Center in Tomah seeks to preserve and promote the tribe’s history and culture. “If it weren’t for Ho-Chunk people, we wouldn’t have the state as it exists today,” said Josie Lee, center director.
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Wisconsin refugee resettlements see ‘devastating’ impact of frozen federal funds
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders last month suspending funding for organizations that help refugees. The leaders of two Wisconsin resettlement agencies say the move has led to confusion and fear.
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UW-Madison researcher wants to improve the Hmong experience in Midwestern nursing homes
Medical anthropologist Mai See Thao researches what life is like for refugees long after they’ve resettled in a new place. “There’s a lot of literature and a lot of investigation […]
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Wisconsin rural college program provides outreach amid ‘education desert’ phenomenon
As university branch campuses close, the aftermath creates an “education desert.” To provide rural students with improved access to higher education, the College for Rural Wisconsin launched a program through UW-Madison.