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Sen. Tammy Baldwin Interview Feb 26, 2021

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We talk to Sen. Tammy Baldwin about her new role as chair of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that plays a key role in rural development and expanding high-speed internet across more of Wisconsin.

I See You Needing Fewer ICU Beds Feb 19, 2021

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The number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units has fallen below 100 for the first time in five months. Also, UW schools inch closer toward more in-person classes, but some students risk messing it up with careless behavior.

A Legislating Legislature Feb 18, 2021

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After more than 300 days, the Wisconsin Legislature has finally sent a bill to Gov. Evers that he'd sign. And they're likely going to do it again soon. Plus, state health officials announce a new vaccine registry.

Delete Your Account! Feb 17, 2021

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One of the two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction posts a racially insensitive tweet, apologizes, and deletes her account. Also, Gov. Evers and Pres. Biden go big in their Wisconsin addresses Tuesday.

Is Ron Johnson Gaslighting? Feb 16, 2021

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The Wisconsin senator is trying to get folks to stop believing what they saw at the US Capitol on Jan. 6. Also, Wisconsin is about to hit 1 million vaccine doses administered. And it’s primary election day in the state.

Election Integrity Attacked Again Feb 12, 2021

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Republican legislators have asked the Legislative Audit Bureau to review the November election despite a continued lack of any evidence of fraud. Also, there's a lot we can learn about early Black history in Wisconsin.

Moving Forward Feb 11, 2021

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Members of a racial justice task force say they're moving forward despite disappointment over learning the political roots of the group's formation. Also, a Kenosha Co judge gives a surprising break to shooting suspect Kyle Rittenhouse.

Mutations and Legal Complications Feb 10, 2021

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Coronavirus case numbers continue going down, but two things could erase all of that progress: variants in the virus and legal challenges to basic safeguards.

When Batting Below 1000 Is a Good Thing Feb 09, 2021

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Wisconsin's new daily coronavirus cases have been 3-digit numbers for several days in a row—first time in a long time. Also, Joe Biden is coming to Milwaukee. And, we hear about how many WI workers would benefit from Biden's plan to hike the minimum wage.

High Time for Good News Feb 08, 2021

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Gov. Tony Evers says his next state budget proposal will include legalizing marijuana use as a way to raise $165 million per year. Also, Wisconsin's vaccination numbers have picked up sharply, ranking the state No. 1 on one national list.