Politics
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What would a Wisconsin free from severe restrictions on women’s healthcare choices look like?
Democrats introduce a package of bills to remove abortion care limits imposed by Republicans and force all health providers to be up-front about medically accurate options.
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As Wisconsin housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Wisconsin was $230,100. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $297,400, a nearly 30% increase, according to Redfin. Average monthly costs for 1- and 3-bedroom rentals in Wisconsin have also jumped by as much as 25% since 2021.
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Wisconsin GOP Floats Bill to Give Deceptive ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ $1M in Taxpayer Money
The centers are often not medically licensed facilities and are known to dissuade women against abortion care.
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Wisconsin House Republicans voted for an anti-abortion extremist for House Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
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Evers sues Republican lawmakers for blocking UW pay raises that were already approved
A state Supreme Court now controlled by progressives could end the Legislature’s ability to bottle up a wide range of actions most governors are able to take.
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Judge confirms Republicans cannot fire the state’s top elections official. Some of the other appointees they did fire are speaking out.
Sen. Kelda Roys: “Republicans think they’re entitled to dictate who the nominees should be, when they lost the election. Gov. Evers has the right to appoint them.”
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If Republicans slash the Farm Bill, rural Wisconsin will be hit in many ways
The Farm Bill—reviewed and renewed every five years by Congress—is the main funder of rural economic development, which helps local governments, small businesses, and families in Wisconsin.
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Who is Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House?
The new House Republican leader supports a nationwide abortion ban, played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and opposes same-sex marriage.
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Van Orden is silent on Republican plans to cut $50 billion from the Farm Bill
The 3rd District Republican, who sits on the House Agriculture Committee, has little to say about slashing support for the crucial legislation that impacts farmers, consumers, and the environment.
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Who is Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House?
The new House Republican leader supports a nationwide abortion ban, played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and opposes same-sex marriage.
