California Bill Mandates Smartphone Use Policies in Schools: What You Need to Know

California Bill Mandates Smartphone Use Policies in Schools: What You Need to Know

California school districts will soon be required to create policies that limit or ban smartphone use by students, thanks to a new bill passed by the state Legislature on Wednesday. The bill, Assembly Bill 3216, received broad bipartisan support and now awaits approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Earlier this summer, Newsom called for a statewide …

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Wisconsin Study Reveals Widespread PFAS Contamination in Residents’ Blood

Wisconsin Study Reveals Widespread PFAS Contamination in Residents' Blood

MADISON, Wis. — A study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health found that most Wisconsin residents have “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, in their blood. PFAS are man-made, non-degradable chemicals that accumulate in the food chain and can build up in the human body, particularly in the liver, kidneys, …

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Wisconsin Universities Seek $855M in Additional Funding to Improve National Ranking

Wisconsin Universities Seek $855M in Additional Funding to Improve National Ranking

GREEN BAY, WI — “Budgets reflect priorities,” said Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, during his visit to UW-Green Bay on Wednesday. Rothman spoke at the Weidner Center about the Universities of Wisconsin’s budget request for 2025-27. Last week, the University’s Board of Regents asked Governor Tony Evers for an additional $855 million …

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Wisconsin in the Spotlight: Biden to Promote Renewable Energy in Small Towns

Wisconsin in the Spotlight: Biden to Promote Renewable Energy in Small Towns

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will visit southwest Wisconsin on September 5 to highlight his policies aimed at reducing costs and promoting renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. This visit will focus on small towns and rural areas. According to a White House official, Wisconsin is a key state for Democrats in the upcoming presidential election, …

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JD Vance Criticizes Kamala Harris on Energy and Economy During De Pere Visit

JD Vance Criticizes Kamala Harris on Energy and Economy During De Pere Visit

DE PERE, Wis. — Vice presidential nominee JD Vance visited De Pere on Wednesday night to discuss the economy, inflation, and energy. Vance talked about how rising fuel costs impact truckers and how these costs eventually affect consumers. “So Kamala Harris, why don’t you stop harming American energy? Why not stop buying energy from dictators …

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Blood Donations Needed: Versiti Blood Center Faces Life-Threatening Shortage

Blood Donations Needed: Versiti Blood Center Faces Life-Threatening Shortage

The Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has issued an urgent request for blood donations due to a dangerously low supply. This appeal follows a similar warning from the Red Cross about a national blood shortage. “There’s less than a day’s supply of certain blood types, putting local patients’ lives at risk,” said a press release …

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Wisconsin Universities See 9.7% Drop in Financial Aid Applications: A Threat to Enrollment?

Wisconsin Universities See 9.7% Drop in Financial Aid Applications: A Threat to Enrollment?

As Wisconsin colleges and universities try to increase enrollment, new data reveals a concerning trend that might slow down their efforts. Jay Rothman, the President of Universities of Wisconsin, noted that about 60% of current students in the system rely on financial aid. However, recent data shows a slowdown in applications for this financial assistance. …

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Wisconsin Voters to Decide on Limiting Governor’s Federal Spending Power

Wisconsin Voters to Decide on Limiting Governor's Federal Spending Power

On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters will decide whether to limit the governor’s power to spend federal money. This decision stems from a long-running power struggle between Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature over how Evers used federal COVID-19 aid. Governor Evers had control over more than $4.5 billion in federal pandemic aid, which he …

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Three Wisconsin Police Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Student Outside Middle School

Three Wisconsin Police Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Student Outside Middle School

Three Wisconsin police officers will not face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old student, Damian Haglund, who attempted to break into his middle school with an air rifle this past spring, prosecutors announced on Monday. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne explained that the air rifle Haglund carried looked like a real …

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