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"[It's] just one of the tools we need to have in our toolbox:" Two Democratic lawmakers propose a statewide, gun buyback program

Posted October 19, 202300:51:21

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 19, 2023:

  • We learn more about gun buybacks - as Senator Agard and Representative Joers propose...

"It allows this new culture to bring us together. You really have to trust each other:" Joshua Castille, a lead in APT's sign language production of 'Romeo and Juliet,' shares his experience being deaf in theater

Posted October 18, 202300:51:53

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 18, 2023:

  • We give an update on the Madison Public Market - after yesterday's Common Council...

"That’s one of the most important things - to showcase how we care for animals:" Tomorrow is the public's last chance to comment on Dane County's 2024 budget proposal, with one item allotting millions to Henry Vilas Zoo

Posted October 17, 202300:50:06

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 17, 2023:

  • We investigate County Executive Parisi's $900 million 2024 budget proposal, just one...

"Are things better or worse?:" Kids Forward has released their latest "Race to Equity" report, quantifying Dane County's racial disparities in economics, education, and health

Posted October 16, 202300:50:47

Here's your local news for Monday, October 16, 2023:

  • We detail the latest findings from Kids Forward, ten years after their bombshell study...

"It’s certainly salt on the wound for our LGBT community:" The Republican-held state Assembly passes three bills targeting transgender Wisconsinites

Posted October 12, 202300:50:37

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 12, 2023:

  • We follow today's state Assembly floor session as three bills targeting transgender...