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Nov 8, 2023

Milwaukee law firm files federal lawsuit against city and MPD over Chronic Nuisance Ordinance

The Milwaukee law office of OVB Consulting S.C. has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police over the city's Chronic Nuisance Ordinance.

Nov 8, 2023

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.

Nov 8, 2023

Wisconsin GOP proposes ticket fee, smaller state contribution to Brewers stadium repair plan

The Legislature's finance committee was set to vote on the changes Wednesday.

Nov 8, 2023

Wisconsin Senate approves GOP-backed elections amendments to the state constitution

Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to approve three proposed amendments to the state constitution addressing conservative concerns about elections administration.

Nov 8, 2023

Wisconsin Senate approves amendment blocking church closures during public state of emergencies

Senate voted Tuesday to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would prohibit government agencies from ordering churches to shut down during a state of emergency.

Nov 8, 2023

Wisconsin Assembly to pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW

GOP lawmakers have long accused colleges of suppressing conservative viewpoints.

Supreme Court
Nov 8, 2023

The Supreme Court likely to preserve a gun law protecting domestic violence victims

The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.

Nov 7, 2023

Wisconsin attorneys secure not guilty verdict in federal conspiracy case

Defense attorneys for James Lenz, who was facing up to 10 years in prison for federal conspiracy charges, were able to secure a not guilty verdict last month, following a two-week jury trial.

Nov 7, 2023

Wisconsin universities unveil plan to recover $32 million cut by Republicans in diversity fight

The Legislature's budget committee voted in June to eliminate 188 diversity, equity and inclusion positions, slashing the budget by $32 million.

Nov 7, 2023

Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle fee dispute

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been paid by passengers.

Nov 7, 2023

Drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Hippos face cull

First stage of the plan will be the surgical sterilization of 40 hippos per year

Forest County Potawatomi
Nov 7, 2023

Forest County Potawatomi unveil dual language highway signs

"Bodwéwadmik" is the traditional name for the reservation, which means “Keeper of the Fire.”

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