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Plans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs

Proposals for new and improved sports stadiums are proliferating across the U.S. and could come with a hefty price tag for taxpayers

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023

Wisconsin schools superintendent wants UW regents to delay vote on deal to limit diversity positions

Wisconsin's state schools superintendent is calling for Universities of Wisconsin regents to delay a vote on a deal with Republican legislators that would limit campus diversity positions in exchange for employee raises and money for construction projects

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Democratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs case seeking to end state's school choice programs

Supporters of Wisconsin’s taxpayer-funded school choice and independent charter school programs are urging the state Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit seeking to declare the programs unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Republicans have ruled Wisconsin for a decade – but a court decision could change that

Republicans’ legislative majorities are virtually impenetrable thanks to district lines – but that could change if the current maps are overturned

The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023

Trump fake-elector scheme: where do seven states’ investigations stand?

Several states are investigating the plot created by Trump allies to cast fake electoral votes in the 2020 election

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2023

Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond, can't possess weapons

A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building is free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Man charged with bringing gun to Wisconsin Capitol arrested again for concealed carry violation

Officials say a man who twice brought guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers has been arrested again on suspicion of a concealed carry violation

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Joshua Pleasnick, 43, was twice arrested Oct. 4 for carrying a handgun and assault-style rifle on state Capitol grounds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

Man faces misdemeanor for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin state Capitol, asking to see governor

A man who brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned hours later with an assault rifle after posting bail has been charged with a misdemeanor

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023