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Marijuana Convictions And The Second Chances Provided By Expungement

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Frederica Freyberg
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A bipartisan proposal in Wisconsin would make it easier to expunge criminal records for some non-violent offenses, such as marijuana possession. Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Susan Lund discusses expungement rules and how they affect people seeking jobs, housing and credentials.

In Wisconsin, Small Amounts Of Marijuana Can Have Big Consequences

Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin Watch
The consequences of marijuana arrests can be long-lasting. Arrest and conviction records can make it harder to get jobs, professional licenses, housing, financial aid for higher education and government assistance.

Why Expunging Marijuana Convictions In Wisconsin Is A Difficult Process

Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin Watch
When Madison barber and business owner Brian Britt, 42, stepped up to a folding table in the entryway of the Urban League of Greater Madison, he had a single goal in his mind: Wipe from his record the decades-old criminal convictions he says are holding him back.
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Monroe County Looks To Address Climate Change In The Short And Long Term

John Davis
Wisconsin Public Radio
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A task force in Monroe County will focus immediately on warning people who live in watersheds that have faced repeated flooding in the last 12 years. But the group will also take a long-range approach to dealing with climate change.
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What's The Status Of Wisconsin's Bats And White-Nose Syndrome?

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Rachael Vasquez
Wisconsin Public Radio
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In North America, bat populations continue to suffer from a fatal disease called white-nose syndrome, which was first spotted in Wisconsin five years ago. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses how the state's bats have been affected by this disease.
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After 5 Years, White-Nose Syndrome Is Devastating Wisconsin Bats

Will Cushman
WisContext
A handful of North American bat species that were once common in Wisconsin are possibly heading toward extinction, or at least disappearance from the state.

Noon Wednesday: When Some UW-Madison Students Are Forgotten

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
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A UW-Madison homecoming video sparked outcry over its lack of representation of diversity in the student body. The Student Inclusion Coalition subsequently formed in response, and member Kingsley-Reigne Pissang discusses how the group hopes to help the campus move forward.
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The Effects Wisconsin Ginseng Producers Are Feeling From Trade Disputes With China

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Frederica Freyberg
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Ongoing trade disputes with China are impacting many Wisconsin businesses, including ginseng producers. Wausau area farm owner Will Hsu describes how these farmers are navigating the turmoil in the export market.
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New Leadership And New Priorities At WEDC

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Frederica Freyberg
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Missy Hughes is the new secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and discusses the future of projects of Foxconn and other agency priorities, including manufacturing and workforce development.
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Wisconsin 101: Door County Bookmobile

Jane Genske
Wisconsin Life
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Wisconsin has a rich history of bookmobiles serving communities, especially in rural places like Door County.