Wisconsin taxpayers on the hook for up to $2 million in legal fees to defend GOP-drawn election maps
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by Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
The total cost could grow under provisions in contracts Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu signed this month.       ..read more
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UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow is stepping down. What he's learned in 17 years on the job
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by Kelly Meyerhofer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
Joe Gow, who started the job in 2007, plans to transition to a faculty role and teach communication studies.       ..read more
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Legal filing calls GOP move to remove Protasiewicz from redistricting case an effort 'to nullify the election'
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by Jessie Opoien, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
The filing argues Republicans were "unhappy with (the April) electoral result, which they could not prevent through gerrymandering."       ..read more
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Wisconsin's economic development agency is falling short of its job goals. Here are takeaways from a new report on WEDC
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by Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
A new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau says the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation isn't meeting its job creation goals.       ..read more
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How one Wisconsin school district changed its Native American race-based mascot
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by Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
There are still about two dozen school districts in Wisconsin that use Native American race-based mascots or logos.       ..read more
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A highly mutated COVID-19 strain, has infectious disease experts worried. It's not been found in Wisconsin - yet.
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by Sarah Volpenhein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
The variant has more than 30 mutations, similar to the first omicron strain. Experts are eyeing it. Here's what to know and what you can do about it.       ..read more
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Key Senate chair Knodl says he's undecided on whether to hold vote on elections chief Meagan Wolfe
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by Hope Karnopp, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
The hearing came after legal opinions that elections administrator Meagan Wolfe's appointment is not subject to Senate confirmation.       ..read more
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Speaker Robin Vos keeps open option of impeaching newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz
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by Jessie Opoien and Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
Republicans argue Protasiewicz should step back from legal challenges to the state's election maps because she called them "rigged" while campaigning.       ..read more
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Assembly Republicans introduce $2.9 billion tax cut plan aimed at a broad swath of filers and retirees
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by Jessie Opoien and Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
The proposal would shield retiree income from taxes and target a cut for filers in the state's broad third bracket.       ..read more
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'An unprecedented coup': Ziegler fires back at court's liberals, vows to post court director job
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by Jessie Opoien, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
1y ago
It's the latest development in a saga that has divided the state's high court since liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in on Aug. 3.       ..read more
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