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In 2017, a federal court ruled the state legislative districts Wisconsin Republicans drew in 2011 were so excessively partisan, they were unconstitutional. And the ones currently in effect aren't any better.
Newly revealed text messages show board chair Fred Prehn planning to stay in place after his term ended, knowing Republican legislators would refuse to confirm Evers’ nominee to replace him.
Wisconsin would likely see defunding of police, education, roads and more if millionaires had to pay no higher rate than essential workers.
Already a failure in Kansas, the idea would remove a huge chunk—last year, 46%—of what the state uses for schools, roads, medical assistance, and vital services.
Decision comes despite recommendation by state agencies to tighten standards for chemicals that pose health risks.
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The one-time face of the state's Republican emerged last week to once again propose eliminating the state's income tax, and increasing the state's sales tax.
State law still has a 1849 abortion ban on the books. The only thing holding it back is Roe v. Wade.