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Wisconsin constitutional amendments seek more Legislature power
WEBJun 24, 2024 · The Ballot Box. Wisconsin constitutional amendments seek more power for Legislature. The state hasn’t had this many constitutional amendments on the ballot in 40 years as Republican lawmakers seek ways to curb the power of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch June 24th, 2024June 21st, 2024Why you …
Fatal police encounters on the rise in Wisconsin
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In the past two years the rate has risen, particularly compared with neighboring states. There were at least 24 fatal encounters last year, up from 14 the previous year. So far the number of deaths this year is at least 19, according to a Wisconsin Watch review. That outpaces Illinois, which has more than twice the population.
Do some states let baby be 'executed' if abortion ends in live birth?
WEBAug 30, 2024 · In La Crosse, Wisconsin, on Aug. 29, 2024, former President Donald Trump referred to abortion and said in “six states,” including Minnesota, “if the baby is born, you’re allowed to execute the baby after birth.”. Fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked such claims. This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Here’s a look at how Wisconsin’s abortion laws have changed since 1849: In 1849, a year after Wisconsin became a state, abortion was banned only after “quickening” — when a woman could feel the fetus move about halfway through pregnancy. The prohibition was part of a bill relating to laws on homicide. The “quickening doctrine” was ...
Wisconsin alcohol consumption: How it compares to other states
WEBMar 2, 2023 · In 2022, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Wisconsin as the nation’s “drunkest” state based on self-reporting, with 25.2% of Wisconsin residents drinking excessively. In 2021, 41 of the 50 most heavily drinking counties were located in Wisconsin. Get our free newsletter, The Wednesday Report, and stay informed about everything happening in Wisconsin.
Did Donald Trump lower taxes on billionaires and raise them on …
WEBJun 18, 2024 · The 2017 tax cut law signed by former President Donald Trump cut income tax rates essentially across the board. From 2017 to 2018, the average rate dropped from 4% to 3.4% for the bottom half of income earners and from 26.8% to 25.4% for the top 1%, according to the Tax Foundation. In 2018, the Tax Policy Center estimated, 65% of …
Wisconsin Watch: Looking back at our top investigations in 2023
WEBDec 29, 2023 · Welcome to Wisconsin Watch’s Year in Review series. In this series, we’re looking back on Wisconsin Watch’s reporting and impact in 2023. Throughout the week, you’ll be hearing directly from reporters and editors and get exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at our biggest investigations of the year, along with some sneak peeks at what we …
‘You’re treated like a criminal’: Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency ...
WEBJan 5, 2023 · When Chrissy Barnard faced a mental health crisis and most needed care, law enforcement handcuffed her, placed her in the back of a patrol car and drove her five hours to Wisconsin’s only state-run mental health facility for the general public.
Medical marijuana bills in Wisconsin: What is the status?
WEBSep 27, 2023 · Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, has proposed legalizing marijuana for both recreational and medical purposes in all three of his budget proposals — most recently at the start of 2023 — but GOP lawmakers have slashed the provisions during the budget writing process all three times. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Wisconsinites support …