Politics
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These Wisconsin Moms Have Mother’s Day Suggestions for Sen. Ron Johnson
A wish list from seven moms for a senator whose actions have made life harder for Wisconsin families, especially during the pandemic.
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Roe v. Wade Fallout Sets Stakes For WI Attorney General Race
The 2022 elections for Governor and U.S. Senate are top of mind for many voters in Wisconsin. But the fallout from last week’s news regarding the looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade is sure to elevate interest in Wisconsin’s race for Attorney General.
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Legal Question: If Roe Is Overturned, Can Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban Be Ruled Unenforceable?
A political battle would almost certainly spill into courts as health providers assess their legal options.
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Poll Shows ‘Striking’ GOP Disconnect on 2020 Knowledge—Johnson Still Underwater on Voters’ Favorability
Republicans feel suspicious about the presidential vote, but not enough to follow purported investigations about an election they don’t trust.
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Kleefisch Flirts With a Regressive Flat Tax That Would Benefit the Wealthiest, Threaten Service Cuts, or Hike Middle Class Taxes
Wisconsin would likely see defunding of police, education, roads and more if millionaires had to pay no higher rate than essential workers.
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Evers Clean Energy Plan Lowers Costs, Creates Jobs
Evers’ plan is a bold call to action on climate that will reduce energy costs, create good-paying jobs, protect (and improve) the quality of our air and water, provide more resilient solutions for farmers, and ensure our state’s conservation heritage is protected for future generations.
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Left Without Any Factual Reason to Attack the State’s Top Elections Administrator, Gableman Goes After Her Looks
Republican-hired inquisitor attacks Meagan Wolfe on right-wing radio show, and continues to spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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Ron Johnson Addresses Criticism About His Wealth Doubling and His Tax Break Helping His Business—Saying Both Are True
Senator also again claimed the tax break for pass-through companies is about helping small businesses even though the wealthiest Americans get a huge chunk of the benefits.
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10 Ways Life in Wisconsin Would Look Different Without Gov. Evers’ Record Number of Vetoes
Put another way: How will life change in Wisconsin next year if Evers isn’t playing the role of goalie to Republicans’ legislative slapshots?
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Another ‘No’ Vote From Rep. Tom Tiffany on a Measure to Stand Up to Russia
It was a nonbinding resolution reaffirming support of the NATO alliance and its democratic principles as it supports Ukraine. Tiffany previously opposed a ban on Russian oil imports.
