POLITICS
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Op-Ed: ‘You Don’t Speak for Me,’ Small Business Owner Tells Lobbyists Opposing Biden’s Agenda
Becky Cooper, owner of Bounce Milwaukee, lays out her support for human-focused components of Biden’s agenda.
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GOP Approves Resolution That Tries to Lock in Gerrymandering for Another Decade
The resolution declares it “the public policy of the state” that electoral maps change as little as possible.
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Johnson and Senate GOP’s Debt Ceiling Vote Could Spell Trouble for US, World Economy
US Senate Republicans blocked a vote to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. If it’s not raised, the national and world economy could suffer.
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Fair Maps Activists Lobby Lawmakers to Take the Redistricting Process Out of the Hands of the GOP-Led Legislature
Taking redistricting control away from politicians would pave the way for Wisconsin to have fair, competitive elections for the next decade, advocates say.
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Republican State Legislators Introduce Resolution Aimed at Retaining Their Gerrymandered Majority
Veto-proof proposal comes a day after the State Supreme Court agrees to hear redistricting case by conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
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‘My Family No Longer Feels Safe’: School Board Members Face Threats, Harassment Over COVID Safety Rules
One outgoing school board member says she hopes the current toxic political climate encourages more young people to speak up and get involved.
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‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Aimed at Protecting Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Gaining Momentum
Sponsors are confident bipartisan the proposal, which would expand protections for child sex trafficking victims, will win enough votes to become law.
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In Milwaukee Visit, Stacey Abrams Talks the Future of Progressive Organizing
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting rights activist visits Wisconsin on a speaking tour.
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‘Made-Up Political Outrage’: Republican Legislators Target Efforts to Teach About Historic Racism
Professor responds that students “don’t have to agree with me, but they do have to think.”
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Wisconsin Desperately Needs Infrastructure Bills to Pass, Lawmakers Say
Two bills proposed by Biden would help Wisconsin address a range of issues, according to a Democratic state representative and GOP state senator.
