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"Where does the board go from here?:" UW System regents are still considering a deal that would bring in more state funds - but dissolve their DEI programming

Posted December 12, 202300:46:09

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 12, 2023:

  • We share an update on a new nightclub that could be coming to downtown Madison...

"This would be an unfunded, governmental mandate:" State Republicans have proposed a bill that would designate specific public areas for unhoused Wisconsinites to reside

Posted December 11, 202300:50:53

Here's your local news for Monday, December 11, 2023:

  • We get reactions to a Republican proposal that would establish campgrounds for unhoused...

"They struggle to fill out even a basic deposit slip:" A new law will require Wisconsin high school students to take a financial literacy course before receiving their diplomas

Posted December 7, 202300:51:00

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 7, 2023:

  • We get the details on a new law that's looking to improve Wisconsin youth's financial...

"It's done:" Governor Evers vetoes a bill that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for minors

Posted December 6, 202300:50:52

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 6, 2023:

  • We report on Governor Evers' busy day - vetoing six bills and signing dozens...

"It’s not about us, it’s about what the people want:" Tonight, Madison alders are set to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Posted December 5, 202300:48:25

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 5, 2023:

  • We speak to two of the Madison alders sponsoring a resolution that would call for a...