The effort by state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) to prohibit state resources from being used for stem-cell research has been stopped, at least for now. Instead, the measure may be considered the full legislature down the road.

WisPolitics has the joint statement from Sen. Judy Robson and Rep. Jim Kreuser.

There's some good news on a Friday for those who believe in moving forward with this promising scientific research.