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"My mission is [...] to help vulnerable victims get the resources, support, and help they need:" The Assembly Speaker's task force on human trafficking hosts a public meeting

Posted October 11, 2023 • 00:52:09

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 11, 2023:

We get the rundown on a legislative task force that's looking to prevent human trafficking...

"‘The lockdown is making the violence worse':" Prison reform advocates gathered outside the Capitol to call for change amid Waupun's ongoing lockdown

Posted October 10, 2023 • 00:49:03

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 10, 2023:

We attend today's Call to Action for prison reform outside the Capitol,
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"The back doors and halls in the bill [...] are buried in the details:" The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign hosts a public telling after the Republican-held state Assembly passes a redistricting bill

Posted October 9, 2023 • 00:49:55

Here's your local news for Monday, October 9, 2023:

We attend a public telling that seeks more transparency from Republican state lawmakers...

"The people's house:" An armed man was arrested yesterday - twice - after demanding to speak to the Governor

Posted October 5, 2023 • 00:50:13

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 5, 2023:

We dig into the state Capitol building's open-door policy after an armed man was arrested...

"This is life-saving medical care:" State lawmakers hold hearings on two, much-opposed anti-trans bills

Posted October 4, 2023 • 00:49:21

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 4, 2023:

We join the crowd outside today's hearing on a bill that would prohibit gender affirming...