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Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up challenge to 1849 abortion law
Nov 11, 2024 · Attorneys for Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski, who is one of the prosecutors named in the case and has said he would prosecute violations of the 1849 law, …
Did Donald Trump lower taxes on billionaires and raise them on …
Jun 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 …
Did Obamacare cause health insurance premiums to rise 100%?
Oct 1, 2024 · Average annual health insurance premiums have increased 67% to 75% since Obamacare became law — less than what they increased before the law.
Were deportations under Donald Trump ‘the highest ever’?
Jul 19, 2024 · The most deportations occurred under predecessors to former President Donald Trump. Deportation is the removal of noncitizens for violating immigration law.
FoodShare in Wisconsin: How to access or replace benefits
Apr 9, 2024 · Northern Wisconsin: Second Harvest Northland connects northwest Wisconsin residents to food resources.Call 218-727-5653 for assistance or visit …
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
Jul 1, 2024 · Protesters gather outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on June 24, 2022, in Madison, Wis., during a rally and march for legal abortion. Earlier that day the U.S. Supreme Court …
Wisconsin 2024 voter guide: What you need to know
Over the past two months, the race for the White House between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has dominated the political conversation — especially in a …
Do some states let baby be 'executed' if abortion ends in live birth?
Aug 30, 2024 · Donald Trump said: In "six states, if the baby is born, you're allowed to execute the baby after birth." Such claims have been debunked.
Milwaukee’s SDC plans to reopen key programs in December
Nov 22, 2024 · After months of disruption, the Social Development Commission will restart some key programs on Dec. 2 in what is considered a major step toward restoring vital services to …