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Wisconsin Republicans Vote ‘No’ On Ensuring Marriage Equality
Eighty percent of Wisconsin Republicans representing the state in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against the Respect for Marriage Act this month. Every Wisconsin Democrat supported the measure, which currently awaits action in the U.S. Senate before it can become law. The measure came to the floor just weeks after Supreme Court Justice Clarence…
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Pence’s Secret Service Team Feared for Their Lives and Other Takeaways From the Latest Jan. 6 Hearing
One by one, former Trump loyalists and administration officials testified about how for more than three hours on Jan. 6, Trump did nothing to stop the attack on the Capitol.
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Michels Vows to Oppose ‘Red Flag’ Laws That Keep Guns Away From Dangerous Individuals
A July 2022 Marquette Poll found that more than 80% of Wisconsinites support ‘red flag’ laws amid a surge in deadly mass shootings across the nation.
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Six Wisconsin Cities Earn a Spot in Livability’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live”
Livability.com ranks the most livable small and mid-sized cities in the United States.
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Checked Again, Confirmed Again—No Major Issues with Ballot Drop Boxes Across the Country in 2020
Associated Press nationwide survey finds no widespread fraud, theft, or vandalism to affect the results. No cases reported in Wisconsin. But disinformation from ‘2,000 Mules’ propaganda film allows doubts to linger.
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With Music, Arts, Recreation, and Food, Viroqua Earns a Spot on Any Good List of Wisconsin Day Trips
Trout streams, kayaking, distilleries, and historic accommodations are among the reasons to stay longer than a day.
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‘Do Good Wisconsin’ Is Collecting Donations for Its Annual Teacher School Supply Drive–and You Can Help
The non-profit plans to support a record 107 teachers across the state this year.
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A Tammy Baldwin Initiative Has Provided a Makeover and Big Improvements to a Hotline for Americans Facing a Crisis
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can now be found by dialing or texting 988—putting people in touch with mental health support. Veterans lives will be saved, says a Wisconsin official.
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A Governor Awaits His Challenger While Reflecting on Accomplishments, Goals, and Red Lines
Our interview with Gov. Tony Evers, who defeated Scott Walker by 1.1% in 2018 and will face a tenacious Republican effort to deny him a second term.
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The Post-Roe Future Is Now—and It’s Dangerous for Wisconsin Women
Wisconsin is getting national attention as the state’s pre-Civil War abortion ban forces women with life-threatening conditions to wait for doctors who have to wait for lawyers.
