Anna Marie Yanny
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Stock market downturn is ‘concerning’ but ‘survivable,’ says Wisconsin retirement expert
Milwaukee-based finance writer Emily Guy Birken says recent stock market fluctuations are unlike anything she’s seen, but there are still ways to prepare for retirement.
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Thousands across Wisconsin protest cuts under Trump, Musk
There were dozens of demonstrations planned across the state, including in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Green Bay and Eau Claire.
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Wisconsin helpline will shut down, citing federal health grant cuts
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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Wisconsin needs more health care workers as baby boomers age
The state’s health care system needs to change to meet a growing need for care, the Wisconsin Hospital Association said in an annual workforce report.
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Uncertainty over visas, political climate worry prospective UW-Madison international students
Recent Trump administration actions are worrying international students. Staff at UW–Madison are concerned that could lead to lower enrollment.
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Wisconsin epilepsy research stalls without federal funds
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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Prospective UW-Madison grad students lose funding offers amid federal cuts
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 say modern politics hurt their well-being
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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Expect stormy weather through tonight in northern Wisconsin
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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Dane County Regional Airport leaders pursue international status
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.