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Why A Wisconsin-Developed Ebola Vaccine Represents A Breakthrough

WisContext

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Waisman Center are working to develop an experimental vaccine for the deadly Ebola virus, and announced in February 2018 that they'll begin phase 1 human clinical trials in Japan by the end of the year.

What Gives With Reports Of A Russian Hack Of Wisconsin's Election Systems?

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Reid Magney of the Wisconsin Elections Commission discusses a media report indicating the states's voting infrastructure was hacked during the 2016 election, saying the sourcing may be old and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not revealed security breach.

A Conversation About Firearms At A Deerfield Gun Shop

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

The owner and manager of a gun store in Deerfield share their perspectives on to proposed gun legislation in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Ebola Vaccine A 'Novel Breakthrough In The Medical World'

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

In December 2018, an experimental vaccine for the Ebola virus, produced in Wisconsin, will head to Japan for human trials. UW-Madison pathologist Alhaji Njai explains this research and hopes for the potential of this vaccine.

Series: The Opioid Epidemic In Wisconsin

Fast Facts: The Opioid Epidemic And Foster Care

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

As the opioid epidemic surges, the fallout on others impacted by the crisis takes shape. A report that makes the case that an uptick in Wisconsin children entering foster care is related to opioid abuse.

The Sweet Simplicity Of Making Maple Syrup At Home

Samantha Nash

PBS Wisconsin

While it can be hard to pinpoint on the calendar, tree sap usually begins to flow when birds that have been away for the winter begin to return, daytime starts getting noticeably longer, and the extra sunshine prompts temperatures to surge above freezing.

Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

The Precarious Path From Food Stamps To Self-Sufficiency

Scott Gordon

WisContext

Wisconsin's new round of food stamp rules tightening work requirements also comes as a state jobs program aimed at FoodShare beneficiaries shows mixed results.

The Disconnected Discussion About Mental Illness And Mass Shootings

Hayley Sperling

WisContext

In the aftermath of tragedy, people often go searching for answers: How could this happen? Why did someone do this? Could this have been avoided?

Wisconsin Voters Removed From Voter Rolls

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Reid Magney of the Wisconsin Elections Commission discusses what happened with Wisconsin voters who were removed from voting rolls before the February 2018 spring primary election.

Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

Changes In The Works For Wisconsin's Food Stamp Program

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Changes to Wisconsin's public assistance laws include new work requirements for the state's FoodShare program. Feeding Wisconsin executive director David Lee discuss the implications of these new policies.