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Microsoft opens AI Co-Innovation Lab at UW-MilwaukeeÂ
A new Microsoft artificial intelligence lab on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus could help 270 Wisconsin businesses by the end of the decade.Â
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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state’s congressional district boundaries
The decision, made without explanation from the court, is a setback for Democrats who had hoped for new, friendlier district boundary lines in Wisconsin as they attempt to win back control of the House next year.
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Marquette poll: Majority of voters say Tony Evers shouldn’t run for third term as governor
A new survey of Wisconsin voters shows more than half say Gov. Tony Evers should not run for a third term even as he remains the most popular political figure in the state.
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Immigrants fear being ‘disappeared,’ Wisconsin attorney says
The director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic says immigrants are facing deportation without due process — and a lack of reliable information is adding more barriers to acquire the representation people are entitled to.
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One of the most prolific playwrights for American schools is from Wisconsin
Janesville native Don Zolidis has written more than 150 plays for young people. He is known for leaning into complex issues like death and mental health because, as he says, children can tell when you’re being dishonest.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against Gov. Tony Evers in dispute over $50M for DPI reading bill
The Department of Public Instruction will not receive $50 million to implement a reading bill passed in 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday.
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Wisconsin’s labor shortage is a barrier to economic growth, report says
Wisconsin’s labor shortage is a major barrier to growing the state’s economy, and worker productivity also lags behind neighboring states, a new report finds.
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Wisconsin scientists say research could suffer as funding uncertainty shrinks grad student enrollment
Wisconsin researchers said federal funding delays have lingering effects, including fewer graduate trainees arriving on campus this fall.
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Natural Bridge State Park is a good hike for humans, dogs alike in Wisconsin
There’s a lot of history within Wisconsin State Parks. Through WPR’s Wisconsin Road Trip series, take a look inside Natural Bridge State Park and learn how to bring your dog along.
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Trump budget would eliminate funding for Wisconsin after-school learning centers
A program supporting Wisconsin children for the last two decades is at risk of losing dedicated federal funding.Â