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Before Dairy Ruled, Wheat Reigned In Wisconsin

Julie Grace
WisContext
While Wisconsin is known as "America's Dairyland," this nickname would not have accurately depicted the state during its first 50 years.
Series: Gerrymandering, Wisconsin And The Courts

The Push For Nonpartisan Redistricting In Wisconsin

Cathleen Draper
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
No matter which way the U.S. Supreme Court decides, change could be coming to Wisconsin's partisan system for redrawing electoral districts.
Series: Wisconsin's Rural-Urban Continuum

Fast Facts: Population Shifts In Wisconsin

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
New data from an annual U.S. Census report show that some regions in Wisconsin had significant shifts in population from 2016 to 2017.
Series: Gerrymandering, Wisconsin And The Courts

Why Wisconsin Became A Pivotal Front In Nationwide Redistricting Fight

Cathleen Draper
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Prior to 2011, Milwaukee-area residents Marla Stephens and Kris Lennon felt that their votes counted. Now, however, they say the impact of their votes is diminished due to Wisconsin's 2011 redistricting — which is under challenge in a U.S. Supreme Court case.

How To Pick, Plant And Propagate Perennial Plants In Gardens

Michelle Johnson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Gardeners around Wisconsin have thousands of choices when it comes to cultivating perennials, but success starts before they ever bring plants home from the nursery.
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Escalating Trade War Sows Fears In Wisconsin's Agricultural Industry

Nina Bertelsen
The Observatory
It's a waiting game for Wisconsin farmers as they watch the market to see how a trading spat between the United States and China will affect prices for their products.

Differences In Firearms Laws Spill Across State Borders

Gerald Porter Jr.
The Observatory
The prevalence of trafficked guns illustrates the correlation between neighboring states' weaker gun laws and the burden they place on states with stricter legislation.

Gazing Inside The Supercell Thunderstorms That Spawn Tornadoes

Michelle Johnson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Supercell thunderstorms are by far the most deadly, but they aren't well understood despite advances in meteorology. Why do some spin up tornadoes, while most others don't?

Epic Systems Lawsuit Ruling Has Wide-Reaching Impact On Employee Rights

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Epic has become increasingly associated with the labor controversies that arise in the IT industry.

Fast Facts: Epic Systems V. Lewis

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Wisconsin health software giant Epic Systems, stating that the company can require employees to sign onto non-disclosure agreements.