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GOP bill aiming to protect free speech rights from frivolous lawsuits advances
As the Wisconsin State Legislature is scheduled to close for campaign season, the Assembly passed a Republican bill targeting lawsuits that try to stifle free speech. The Senate must now act for it to become law. Read more
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Recent Political News
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GOP bill aiming to protect free speech rights from frivolous lawsuits advances
As the Wisconsin State Legislature is scheduled to close for campaign season, the Assembly passed a Republican bill targeting lawsuits that try to stifle free speech. The Senate must now…
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Bipartisan push for legislator to lobbyist cool-off period fails again, but may return
A bill introduced days before the state Assembly adjourned aimed to institute a year-long “cooling off period” for legislators before they can work as lobbyists. Its sponsors plan to introduce…
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Wisconsin Dems’ bill would automatically register eligible citizens to vote at DMV
The bill, which has little chance of passage this year, may preview strategy from Democrats should they take full control of state government in the fall elections.
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Richland Co Sheriff’s Office stakeouts uncovered deputy’s on-duty liaisons
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Waushara Co sheriff reaches deal to repay county half of $22k in K9 funds he took
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Four ex-Waukesha Co Sheriff’s deputies committed suicide in past decade
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