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Jim Malewitz @jmalewitz.bsky.social · 6d

A Ukrainian family that had settled in Wisconsin decided to move back to Ukraine, despite the war. "Their home country supports its citizens with more housing affordability, health care and social services than the United States does."
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Despite concern from other Ukrainian immigrants that the Trump administration would begin targeting families for deportation after dissolving the humanitarian parole program, Yevko said she and her husband did not return to Ukraine for that reason. Their home country supports its citizens with more housing affordability, health care and social services than the United States does.

Her oldest son, Maksym, has special needs and requires neurological care that would be costly in the U.S. He was diagnosed with ADHD and global development delay, a neurological condition that occurs when a child younger than 5 does not meet certain developmental milestones. The condition can affect functions such as motor skills, social and emotional development or speech and language skills.

“For such children, early therapy is very important. But we didn’t receive it,” Yevko said. “(In Ukraine) there is access to comprehensive therapy and support for a much lower cost.”

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captimes.com @captimes.com · 25d

The former Democratic vice presidential nominee returned to Madison for Cap Times Idea Fest, hailed as a progressive hero rather than a failed candidate.

Tim Walz captivates Madison audience, talking politics and decency

The former Democratic vice presidential nominee returned to Madison for Cap Times Idea Fest, hailed as a progressive hero rather than a failed candidate.

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wortnews.bsky.social @wortnews.bsky.social · 27d

To untangle the oil pipeline’s complicated legal history and find out what’s next in the fight to stop Enbridge’s proposed reroute, @fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social.

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Line 5 legal battle is far from over, Cap Times reports - WORT-FM 89.9

Erin McGroarty joins WORT to help untangle the oil pipeline’s complicated legal history – and explain what’s next in the fight to stop the proposed reroute.

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 27d

Tribal members have long contended a major pipeline that carries crude oil and liquid natural gas through the reservation risks contaminating those wetlands and the waters where the rice grows, and that its continued use has been illegal for 12 years.
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Oil and water: What happens next in the fight over Line 5?

The Wisconsin DNR has OK’d Enbridge’s plans to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River Reservation, but environmentalists and tribes want the line shut down.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · 28d

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captimes.com @captimes.com · 28d

The Wisconsin DNR has OK’d Enbridge’s plans to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River Reservation, but environmentalists and tribes want the line shut down.

Oil and water: What happens next in the fight over Line 5?

The Wisconsin DNR has OK’d Enbridge’s plans to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River Reservation, but environmentalists and tribes want the line shut down.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 29

Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection, leaving the 2026 race open to a new Republican choice to run against Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor for the race that could expand the liberal majority on the bench.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 29

Vance touts Trump tax cuts in Wisconsin; experts see more pain than gain. My latest for @captimes.com captimes.com/news/governm...

Vance touts Trump tax cuts in Wisconsin; experts see more pain than gain

Vice President JD Vance boasted tax cut benefits in the federal reconciliation bill to supporters in La Crosse Thursday. Economists warn of drawbacks.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 26

Another article by one of my Youth Press Corps students!

captimes.com @captimes.com · Aug 21

Sens. Kelda Roys and Melissa Ratcliff represent Dane County but both say policies should benefit state residents as a whole — not just their constituents.

Dane County senators say rural Wisconsin is getting stiffed

Sens. Kelda Roys and Melissa Ratcliff represent Dane County but both say policies should benefit state residents as a whole — not just their constituents.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 26

Another thoughtful article by one of my students who participated in the Youth Press Corps summer journalism camp earlier this month.

captimes.com @captimes.com · Aug 25

Campus protesters say the keffiyeh, a checkered headscarf that is a symbol of Palestinian resistance and pride, has also become a target for backlash.

The keffiyeh and pro-Palestinian campus protests

Campus protesters say the keffiyeh, a checkered headscarf that is a symbol of Palestinian resistance and pride, has also become a target for backlash.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 26

Read this piece by one of my Youth Press Corps students!

captimes.com @captimes.com · Aug 25

As detentions of undocumented immigrants increase nationwide, one immigration attorney says Madisonians need to know their rights.

ICE raids could come to Madison, attorney says — here’s how to prepare

As detentions of undocumented immigrants increase nationwide, one immigration attorney says Madisonians need to know their rights.

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captimes.com @captimes.com · Aug 23

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied with Democrat Rebecca Cooke in Viroqua Saturday as Cooke hopes to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Bernie Sanders adds star power to Rebecca Cooke's battle with Van Orden

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied with Democrat Rebecca Cooke in Viroqua Saturday as Cooke hopes to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 23

Folks are filing into the rally in Viroqua with @sanders.senate.gov and Rebecca Cooke. More on @captimes.com later.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wisconsin’s secretary of state wants to be lieutenant governor. Here’s how those jobs differ. captimes.com/news/electio...

Wisconsin’s secretary of state wants to be lieutenant governor. Here’s how those jobs differ.

In an office that currently holds few official duties, Sarah Godlewski says she is running for a position that can make a difference.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 20

. @sarahgodlewski.bsky.social says she’s proud of her work as former state treasurer and now Secretary of State. “Service has been a part of who I am since I was really young,” she says as she announced her campaign for lt gov

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 20

The latest in #Wisconsin governorpalooza; Secretary of State @sarahgodlewski.bsky.social has announced a bid for lieutenant governor in 2026. More to come on @captimes.com

Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 13

Read the first published story by one of my students from the Youth Press Corps last week! Adala interviewed two Syrian sisters whose family fled the Assad regime to settle in Middleton. Beautiful storytelling. I am very proud. captimes.com/news/communi...

Syrian twin sisters reflect on refugee journey to Middleton

Two Middleton teenagers feel grateful for their life in Dane County after their family fled Syria under the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 11

Last week I had the opportunity to co-lead the Youth Press Corps journalism camp for middle and high schoolers - a collab between @captimes.com and the Greater Madison Writing Project. Keep an eye on captimes.com in the coming weeks to see some great student journalism!

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Crawford’s children and husband presented her robe. Now she’s providing remakes, thanking those who inspired and encouraged her career in law

Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Karofsky is administering the oath of office after welcoming Crawford to the court

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Doyle thanks Crawford for her qualities and guidance when she served as legal counsel during his time serving as governor

Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Former Dem Gov. Doyle is now speaking, recognizing Walsh Bradley’s 30 years on the court and calling her “one of most outstanding justices in our history.”

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Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Walsh Bradley is speaking now, noting she feels confident she’s leaving the high court better than how she found it because of Crawford’s election

Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Seated with Crawford are Chief Justice Jill Karofsky, former Gov. Jim Doyle and retired Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley

Erin McGroarty @erinmcgroarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Crawford takes the stage in a blue blazer, met with a standing ovation and cheers from the crowd

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