STATE NEWS

Wisconsin lawmakers continue debating hemp regulation amid federal marijuana reclassification

By Cory Luong | Jan. 27

While Wisconsin lawmakers continue to weigh differing approaches to hemp regulation, President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify marijuana to a Schedule III substance could sway Wisconsin lawmakers to regulate cannabis. 

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Evers says he might float increasing funding for UW System after projected state surplus

By Clara Strecker | Jan. 23

Gov. Tony Evers said he might consider increasing funding for the University of Wisconsin System in an interview with The Daily Cardinal Wednesday.

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Evers says he would veto Republican-led campus free speech bill

By Audrey Lopez-Stane and Clara Strecker | Jan. 22

Gov. Tony Evers said he would veto a bill on free speech and academic freedom on college campuses if it came to his desk in an interview with The Daily Cardinal Wednesday.

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‘It’s a non-starter for me’: Evers vows to veto bill banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports

By Clara Strecker and Michael Reilly | Jan. 22

Gov. Tony Evers told The Daily Cardinal he plans to veto a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports teams if it comes to his desk, in an interview Wednesday.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court assigns judicial panels to evaluate congressional maps

By Cory Luong | Dec. 15

University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden discussed two three-judge panels that will consider lawsuits looking to change the state’s congressional maps.

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‘Year of the Kid’ celebrated at Capital’s Christmas tree lighting

By Courtney Krenn | Dec. 6

Gov. Tony Evers, joined by educators, school staff and kids lit up this year's Learning Tree, dedicated to the faculty and staff of Wisconsin’s education system.

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Students react to proposed bill legalizing online sports betting

By Caroline McGartland | Dec. 4

Easy access to sports betting may be closer than it seems. Here’s what University of Wisconsin–Madison students think of the proposed legislation.

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‘Dairy state’ lawmakers want to mandate butter, not margarine, in school lunches

By Madison Moris | Dec. 2

Wisconsin lawmakers introduced legislation on Nov. 14 which would prevent schools from serving margarine instead of butter to help support the state’s dairy industry.

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Politicians, experts debate changes to Wisconsin voting at UW panel

By Sonia Bendre and Mia Warren | Nov. 27

Politicians and professors discussed the future and history of fusion voting in Wisconsin at a conference hosted by University of Wisconsin Law School on Nov. 14.

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David Crowley discusses youth participation in politics, bid for governor

By Audrey Lopez-Stane | Nov. 20

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley discussed University of Wisconsin System funding, affordable housing, abortion and marijuana in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.

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Rodriguez talks UW System funding, bid for governor

By Clara Strecker | Nov. 18

Governor hopeful Sara Rodriguez discussed University of Wisconsin System funding, tuition costs and campaign priorities in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.

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Here’s what to know about the standoff over SNAP as benefits return

By Celine Essaied | Nov. 14

Gov. Tony Evers announced Wisconsin will restore FoodShare benefits for nearly 700,000 residents following a court order requiring the Trump Administration to release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  funds withheld during the government shutdown. 

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Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford discusses judicial elections, court's future

By Katherine Strangberg and Grace Williams | Nov. 13

Wisconsin’s newest Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford discussed judicial elections, court's future, at a Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee Q&A event.

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AI’s expansion into Wisconsin dairy, automated milking

By Shane Colpoys | Nov. 7

Top Wisconsin industries like dairy farming and manufacturing now use AI to enhance proficiency and productivity.

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Creation, distribution of ‘deepfakes’ penalized under new law

By Zoey Elwood | Nov. 6

Wisconsin lawmakers unanimously passed legislation to criminalize the creation and distribution of deepfakes with intent to harass, embarrass or intimidate others.

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Gen Z enters governor’s race: 22-year-old college student discusses bid for governor

By Grace Williams | Nov. 4

Carthage College student Zachary Roper announced his candidacy for governor, making him the youngest candidate in the field.

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Football losses hurt state economy, report finds

By Michael Reilly | Oct. 30

Report from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy indicates that state economic activity may suffer $280 million annually if the program continues to struggle.