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Drugs, cell phones smuggled into Waupun prison set off federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a possible conspiracy to bring illegal drugs, cell phones and other prohibited items into a maximum security prison in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin governor’s partial veto powers would weaken under proposed amendment
Wisconsin governors would see one of their most unique veto powers weakened under a proposed constitutional amendment that passed the state Assembly Tuesday.
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Republicans pass Evers’ legislative maps as redistricting saga nears possible finish line
Republicans in the state Legislature have passed new legislative district lines that are identical to those drawn by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in their latest attempt to enact new maps before the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority does it for them.
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Wisconsin Republicans seek to curtail governor’s veto power
Wisconsin Republicans proposed a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would curtail the governor’s veto powers by prohibiting a veto to increase any tax or fee.
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BadgerCare recipients to receive free over-the-counter contraceptives
Gov. Tony Evers will make over-the-counter contraceptives free to Wisconsinites who receive public health insurance, he announced Tuesday during his annual State of the State address.
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Wisconsin bill would ban foreign spending on state, local referendums
Foreign nationals would be banned from spending money on state and local referendums in Wisconsin under a bill introduced by Democratic state lawmakers. Supporters say it’s aimed at closing a loophole created by a federal ruling that foreign donors can finance U.S. referendum campaigns. In 2021, the Federal Election Commission ruled that referendum ballot initiatives…
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Evers says it’s hard to find a new DNR secretary after GOP lawmakers fired other appointees
Gov. Tony Evers said the state is having a difficult time hiring a new secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources due to the firing of his appointees by the Republican-controlled Senate. In October, GOP lawmakers voted to fire eight appointees to state boards and commissions, including four members of the Natural Resources Board.…
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Northern Wisconsin brewery owner files lawsuit to block Trump from Wisconsin ballots
A northern Wisconsin brewery owner has filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Wisconsin, claiming Trump forfeited his right to run again when he attempted to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020. A copy of the complaint shared by liberal activist…
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Dane County judge rules absentee ballots with incomplete witness addresses can be counted
A Dane County judge has ruled that clerks can count absentee ballots with missing witness address information, a decision that conflicts with a 2022 ruling out of Waukesha County that could set up an appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On Tuesday, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Ryan Nilsestuen issued two rulings related to witness…
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The state budget set aside $125M to address PFAS. Months later, communities are still waiting for relief.
At the beginning of this year, Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed spending more than $100 million to address pollution from so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS. Months later, Republican lawmakers called for even more money, voting to create a $125 million trust fund to address PFAS contamination as part of the current two-year budget, which Evers…