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"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
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
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
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
Here's your local news for Thursday, October 12, 2023:
- We follow today's state Assembly floor session as three bills targeting transgender...
"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
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...
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