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Farmworkers Sue Over Trump's Low Wages For Foreign Guest Workers
The cuts “will severely impact farmworkers — some of the most vulnerable members of our society and many of whom already live in poverty."
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Waukesha Sheriff Flock System Data Raises Questions
The Wisconsin Examiner’s Criminal Justice Reporting Project shines a light on incarceration, law enforcement and criminal justice issues.
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Special Education Reimbursement Payments To Schools Fall Far Below Estimate
Advocates called attention to the reimbursement rate in statements this week, saying the funding system needs an overhaul.
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Trump Administration Urged By US House Dems To Act On Health Insurance Claim Denials
“Improper claim denials impose substantial health and financial hardships on individuals, leading to delays in necessary treatments."
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Senate Passes Bills To Eliminate 400-Year Veto And Redefine Abortion
A bipartisan group of senators also approved a bill to bar health care for undocumented immigrants.
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Shortage Of Rural Doctors Won't End Anytime Soon, Report Says
In 2023, 40% of rural counties had at least one primary care clinician participating in the program — compared to 60% of non-rural counties.
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Controversial Unemployment Insurance Bill Gets Its First Hearing In The Legislature
A business lobbyist Thursday sought to salvage a new unemployment insurance bill that has sparked opposition from some Democrats.
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Following Lead Of Federal GOP, Wisconsin Lawmakers Take Up Credit Card Political Contributions Bill
“Let’s acknowledge that we need to know that unlawful sources and foreign entities are not infiltrating our campaigns and elections.”
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bills To Encourage School District Consolidation
Schools in Wisconsin have seen a drop of about 53,000 students over a decade, from the 2013-14 to the 2022-23 school years.
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This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets; Lawmakers At Impasse On Support
The state continues to grapple with diminished resources for its most vulnerable veterans, those who are struggling with homelessness.
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Trump Issues Largely Symbolic Pardons Of Wisconsin Fake Electors
President Trump has pardoned a group of Wisconsin Republicans who participated in his scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Democratic Lawmakers Propose Statewide Framework For Wisconsin Data Center Construction
There are now 47 data centers in Wisconsin, with more under consideration by local governments.
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Supt. Underly Faces Criticism, Audits Of Financial Reporting And Teacher Licensing
Rep. Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) said Underly is the only agency head who has not come before the committee when it is discussing an audit.
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Assembly Committee Debates ‘Reality-Based' Vs. Conspiracy Minded Solutions To Absentee Drop Boxes
At a public hearing Tuesday, legislators engaged in an occasionally tense debate over proposed changes to the state election system.
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Advocates Push Gov. Evers To Issue First Commutations In 25 Years
Gov. Tony Evers set a record for the number of pardons he’s offered during his seven years in office at 1,640.
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Wisconsin Superintendent Jill Underly A No-Show At Hearing On Teacher Sexual Misconduct
State Superintendent Jill Underly didn’t show up to answer questions from Wisconsin lawmakers about sexual misconduct reports by educators.
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Gableman Could Be On The Hook For $48k To Cover Costs For Investigating Him
Both the responsibility for paying the bill and the ultimate punishment will be decided by the state Supreme Court.
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Shutdown Could Halt FoodShare In November, Gov. Evers Says
Some Wisconsin Head Start child care programs also could be affected.
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Wisconsin Department Of Justice Appeals Citizen Voting Check Ruling
Under current law, people registering to vote must affirm they are U.S. citizens but are not required to provide proof.
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Lawmakers Take Up UW Tuition Constraints, Penalties For Free Speech Violations
“Free speech is not just a constitutional principle. It’sthe core of what makes our universities thrive,” UW VP of Public Relations said.
