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    "question": "What should I know about License Renewal in Wisconsin?",
    "shortAnswer": "Biennial by credential RN: February 28/29 in even-numbered years. LPN: April 30 in odd-numbered years. No routine general RN/LPN contact-hour total is listed; advanced-practice credentials have separate education and certification rules.",
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