A new Wiscontext piece looks at the political fight over when to hold the special election to replace Rep. Sean Duffy, and what the empty seat means in the interim. Then, researchers share why the coyote population is booming across the U.S., in spite of efforts to control it.
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The Political Fight Over Wisconsin's Special Election
When Rep. Sean Duffy resigned from his position in September, a political fight broke out over when to hold a special election to fill it. A new piece from WisContext looks at what happened and what the district’s vacancy means for its residents’ representation in Congress.
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How Coyote Populations Are Thriving In 49 States
At least 400,000 coyotes are exterminated each year, but that hasn’t stopped populations from growing. Coyotes have expanded their range to 49 states, without signs of stopping. Researchers explain how these animals are adapting to urban life and why lethal control isn’t working.
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