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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

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 17 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 17, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 20 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 20, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored one, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the other. The two bills are below:

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Wisconsin police fatally shoot person on school roof with students inside

Germantown Police officers were responding to reports of someone “acting erratically” in the school’s parking lot

The Independent UK

Plaintiffs ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to redraw district boundaries

On Oct. 16, attorneys representing a group of Wisconsin voters asked the state supreme court to redraw the state’s legislative district maps before March and require all 2024 elections to be held under the new boundaries. The group of voters originally filed the lawsuit in August alleging that the maps…

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It’s big muskie time, aptly a pair of brutes share Fish of the Week

Chris Goodrich caught a giant muskie in northern Wisconsin and Dan Coleman caught one in far northern Illinois to share Fish of the Week honors.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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Turkey dogs pursuing wild turkeys

Pete Lamar explains the allure of fall turkey hunting with turkey dogs.

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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

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 15, Ballotpedia has tracked 18 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 18, Ballotpedia tracked one from Oct. 9-15. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:

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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

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

Federal jury convicts two employees in fatal Wisconsin corn mill explosion

A federal jury has convicted two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion in 2017

The Independent UK

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

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Wisconsin Politicians Want To Spend $550 Million on Ballpark Subsidies the Public Opposes

Just 24 percent of self-identified Trump voters and 34 percent of self-identified Biden voters say they support a public handout for the Milwaukee Brewers' 22-year-old stadium.

Reason

Wisconsin Court Orders School District Not to Socially Transition Children Without Parents' Consent

"Kettle Moraine School District is enjoined from allowing or requiring staff to refer to students using a name or pronouns at odds with the student's biological sex, while at school, without express parental consent."

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ESPN FPI final predicted Big Ten football standings after Week 6

What about these final ESPN FPI predicted Big Ten standings surprise you? #B1G

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 8, Ballotpedia has tracked 17 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 17, Ballotpedia tracked four from Oct. 2-8. Republicans sponsored three, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. The four bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Oct. 8, Ballotpedia has tracked 15 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 15, Ballotpedia tracked three from Oct. 2-8. Republicans sponsored two, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. The three bills are below:

Chicago Sun-Times

A man seeking Wisconsin’s governor illegally brought guns to the state Capitol — twice in one day

A man carrying a handgun approached security Wednesday. He was taken into custody and released. He returned after hours with a rifle. No one was hurt.

WEKU

An armed man demanding to talk to Wisconsin's governor was arrested twice in one day

The suspect was arrested earlier with a loaded handgun, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers. After he made bail, he came back with an assault rifle.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin hearing considers $614M plan to fund Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs

The public will get a chance to sound off on a Republican-authored plan to hand the Milwaukee Brewers more than $614 million to fund repairs at American Family Field

The Independent UK

Armed man arrested twice in 7 hours while seeking Wisconsin governor at Capitol

Mr Evers was not in the building either time the man approached the Capitol

The Independent UK

Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle

A state spokesperson says a man brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers and returned at night with an assault rifle

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 1, Ballotpedia has tracked 13 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 13, Ballotpedia tracked two from Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Republicans sponsored one, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the other. The two bills are below:

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