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Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

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State Education Funding Approved After Water‑Park Debate

March 5, 2026

The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee gave the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) a $1. 75 million boost, a bit shy of the $2 million it asked for. The cut came after lawmakers questioned a pricey workshop that took place at a water‑park resort in Wisconsin Dells. Earlier this month, the comm

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Young Star KK Arnold: Her Roots, Faith and Basketball Journey

March 3, 2026

KK Arnold grew up in Germantown, Wisconsin, a town that feels small but is full of talent. She was born on May 16, 2005, and her parents are Kim and Mike. KK has two older siblings named Mike and Mimi who support her every step. The basketball court is where she shines the most. During hig

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States Challenge Trump Era Vaccine Cuts

February 26, 2026

A coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit against the former Trump administration, targeting recent federal changes that trimmed the child vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 illnesses. The plaintiffs argue that the new plan lacks scientific backing and mirrors policies from a country with a very

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Healthcare Costs and Insurance Rules: A Fresh Look

February 25, 2026

In the United States, health care spending is huge—about one‑fifth of all money made in the country. Prices for hospitals, doctors and drugs are far higher than in other rich nations. Simple changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will not fix this. Before the ACA, insurance rules were chaotic. So

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Idaho Governor’s Budget Battle: Who Wins?

February 24, 2026

The first few weeks of Idaho’s legislative session have shown a clear split between the governor and most lawmakers over how the state budget should look. The governor presented a modest plan that keeps spending low and avoids new taxes, while the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee has drafted b

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Measles Makes a Comeback on College Campuses

February 18, 2026

Measles is back, and it's hitting college campuses hard. Recently, over 40 students at a private college in southwest Florida were diagnosed with the virus. This isn't an isolated incident. Schools across the country are seeing similar outbreaks, putting unvaccinated students at risk. College stude

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Michigan Takes the Lead in College Basketball Rankings

February 17, 2026

Michigan has grabbed the top spot in the college basketball rankings. They are now the unanimous number one team. This is after they won ten games in a row. Arizona, which was number one for five weeks, lost two games and fell to fourth place. Houston is now second in the rankings. Duke moved up to

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Big Ten Shake‑Ups: Wisconsin’s 3‑Point Surge and Michigan State’s Rough Patch

February 15, 2026

"Three days after pulling off a surprise win at Illinois, Wisconsin pushed its way up the NCAA tournament rankings by blasting Michigan State 92‑71. The Badgers’ victory showed how powerful their new fast‑pace style can be, especially from beyond the arc. They’ve hit 15 or more threes in five games

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Jordan Stolz Wins First Olympic Gold in 1000‑Meter Speed Skating

February 12, 2026

Jordan Stolz, a young American speed skater who grew up skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin, has claimed his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 1000‑meter race at the Milan Cortina Games. The victory came after a tense wait of over ten minutes, as officials checked that his time was indeed the