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Three finalists to become the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin outlined their visions for the system’s future during a public forum Monday at UW-Parkside. The candidates emphasized the value of higher education, the importance of the Wisconsin Idea and the need for collaboration across the university system. Stephen Hawley, executive vice chancellor for […] Source: WRN.com

As Wisconsin marks World Bat Week, wildlife experts are highlighting the important role bats play in controlling insects and supporting the state’s agricultural industry. Jennifer Redell, a conservation biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said bats are among nature’s most effective predators of night-flying insects, including mosquitoes. “Bats are the primary predator of […] Source: WRN.com

Control of the Wisconsin Legislature is also on the ballot this November, with political observers watching to see whether Democrats can break Republican majorities that have lasted for more than a decade. Republicans currently hold an 18-15 majority in the state Senate. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky says Democrats appear to […] Source: WRN.com

Taxes, state spending and proposed data centers took center stage Wednesday night as Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley faced off in their first and only televised debate in the race for Wisconsin governor. A major point of disagreement was how to use Wisconsin’s nearly $3 billion budget surplus. Tiffany argued the state should […] Source: WRN.com

Wisconsin disability advocates say potential Medicaid cuts, caregiver burnout and a shortage of accessible housing could make it harder for people with disabilities and older adults to live independently. During a recent disability and aging forum, Fox Valley self-advocate Carl Schulze warned federal Medicaid reductions could lead states to cut home and community-based services, potentially […] Source: WRN.com