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Madison, Wisconsin · MadisonTemperatures recorded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for February 2024 were the warmest on record for Wisconsin. Climate change affects weather patterns in the Upper Midwest and the crops that grow here. Warmer and erratic winters can mean a smaller harvest, or freeze-damaged (though still edible) apples.See the Story
As winters warm, Wisconsin fruit growers brace for the worst
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Madison, Wisconsin · MadisonXylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has sparked a rash of overdose deaths in Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation Tuesday that decriminalizes test strips used to detect the presence of xylazine. The drug now accounts for around 5% or 6% of all overdose deaths.See the Story
Xylazine test strips are officially allowed in Wisconsin under law
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Madison, Wisconsin · MadisonThe La Follette School of Public Affairs is crafting an undergraduate major in public policy. There are almost 500 students taking public policy certificates at UW-Madison. The process of creating a new major takes about two years. If approved by the UW Board of Regents, the public policy undergraduate major could launch in fall 2025.See the Story
UW-Madison sees student interest in public policy skyrocket
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United States · United StatesOn one side are traditionally liberal, longtime residents who have supported the city with open pocketbooks for decades. On the other side is a critical mass of mostly younger political activists — presumably newer to the city — who wish to make over Madison with a vision they prefer.See the Story
Paul Fanlund: Does zoning furor suggest Madison is becoming two cities?
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Wages · United StatesBest-selling author Rachel Slade's latest book, "Making It in America," is out. Slade tells a story of how trade, globalization and political choices have led to American manufacturing's decline. The Waxmans and American Roots are making it, proving that returning manufacturing to America isn't impossible.See the Story
Why made in America is a rarity
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Madison, Wisconsin · MadisonThe West Area Plan is a draft proposal for an area spanning from Midvale Boulevard to the Beltline. City staff contend the plan will simplify Madison's land-use planning and make it more equitable. Madison is projected to gain 110,000 new residents by 2050, expanding by 40%.See the Story
Why Madison plans 'proactive rezoning,' an idea with critics and fans
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Still room for single-family homes in Madison area
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Deepfakes · United StatesWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation requiring political campaigns to disclose when they use artificial intelligence in their advertisements. Experts have warned that the ability to use rapidly developing AI tools to generate fake audio or video clips could have a dramatic influence on political campaigns. State and federal election officials have begun reviewing what they might be able to do to roll back the possible impact of AI.See the Story
FRI News Summary: Evers signs law to prevent AI ‘deepfakes’ in political ads; Vos in filing to WEC says recall effort lacks enough signatures
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