POLITICS
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Legal Weed in Wisconsin? Not With This GOP Legislature.
Senate leader signals possible compromise on medicinal marijuana rather than full legalization. Lawmakers and governor staking out early ground on other state budget ideas.
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Legislature Will Send Two Bills to Evers After 300+ Days
Governor: “It’s not enough, but at least it’s a step in the right direction,” as he signs tax break and supports unemployment reform.
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State Superintendent Candidate Makes Racist Tweet, Deletes Twitter Account
“If you’re running for State Superintendent you should understand how problematic this tweet is.”
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Check Out Evers’ Top Budget Priorities Before Republicans Gut Them
But both sides will eventually need to find some middle ground for a state budget to take effect in July.
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April’s Two State Superintendent Candidates Differ on Funding Voucher Schools
Underly and Kerr emerge from a seven-candidate primary field.
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The True Story Behind Abolitionists Who Helped Joshua Glover Escape
“It’s a white hero rescuing Black people, and I think that that serves a very particular narrative.”
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‘Nike Swoosh’ Assembly District Shows How Gerrymandering Splits Up Neighbors
“Nowhere is that more prevalent than our corner of the state,” says Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue secretary.
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Vilsack Is Back. Wisconsin Farmers Show Cautious Optimism for His Second Round as Ag Secretary.
Having already led the USDA under Obama, he’ll be walking a tightrope between corporate and family farm interests.
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Evers Is Trying to Bring Legal Weed to Wisconsin. Here’s Who It Would Help.
As part of biennial budget, revenue would go towards rural schools and underserved communities.
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Several Task Force Members Undeterred After Steineke’s Email Emerges
Citizen members say they remain committed to the work.
