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Voter registration declines with election law changes

By Andrew Bahl and Miller Jozwiak | Jun. 9, 2016

Garret Payne was having a bad day. A junior at UW-Madison, Payne dutifully went to the polls on Wisconsin’s April 5 primary only to be told that his Illinois driver’s license was not enough for him to vote. An annoyed Payne was forced to trek to Union South to get a voting ID but he said he would not be deterred by the state’s voter ID law, signed into law in 2011 and put into place in 2016 after various legal challenges.

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Wisconsin Dems vote to alter superdelegate system

By Gina Heeb | Jun. 6, 2016

Wisconsin Democrats voted to adopt resolutions calling for change to the party’s superdelegate system at the state convention Saturday. One passed resolution requests that the Democratic party abolish superdelegates in the 2020 presidential nomination.

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Russ Feingold files nomination papers, talks superdelegate system at Madison rally

By Gina Heeb | Jun. 4, 2016

Former senator Russ Feingold, joined by Madison supporters, filed nomination papers Wednesday for the upcoming U.S.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday he is endorsing Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

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Speaker Paul Ryan endorses Donald Trump for president

By Andrew Bahl | Jun. 4, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan said he will vote for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump in a tweet Thursday afternoon after weeks of speculation as to when he would endorse the business-mogul-turned politician.

Gov. Scott Walker criticized faculty opposition to UW-System President Ray Cross in a statement Tuesday.

CAMPUS NEWS

Gov. Scott Walker blasts 'no confidence' votes in statement

By Andrew Bahl | May. 10, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker blasted faculty opposition to UW System President Ray Cross in a statement Tuesday, just hours before the state’s second largest public university took a vote on a “no confidence” measure on Cross. UW-Milwaukee faculty voted without opposition to approve the “no confidence” measure Tuesday afternoon.

STATE NEWS

Donald Trump is presumptive nominee as Cruz drops out of presidential race

By Andrew Bahl | May. 3, 2016

In a historic night for American politics, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced he will suspend his presidential campaign Tuesday after business mogul Donald Trump all but secured the Republican nomination with a win in the Indiana primary.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley exited the presidential race after a loss in the Iowa caucus.

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Despite coming up short in presidential run, Martin O’Malley optimistic about future

By Katie Moakley | May. 2, 2016

On May 30, 2015, in Baltimore’s Federal Hill Park, Martin O’Malley announced his candidacy to run for president.

State Rep. John Nygren led an event Thursday devoted to a discussion of how best to treat those who are addicted to opioids.

STATE NEWS

Capitol event attempts to continue conversation on opioid addiction

By Lilly Price | Apr. 29, 2016

State Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, moderated a Capitol panel Thursday designed to address opioid addiction and treatment options, coming after bills addressing heroin abuse were signed into law earlier this year.

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Increase in state funding announced to speed road construction

By Yifan Yu | Apr. 28, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker announced Wednesday state funding to complete almost 50 town road and municipal street improvement projects throughout the state. Projects set to be financed are selected by recommendations from the statewide discretionary improvement committees, whose members were nominated by the Wisconsin Towns Association and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

ASM committee pushes petition urging university restroom inclusivity

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Transgender rights resurface as hot-button issue in Wisconsin

By Andrew Bahl | Apr. 27, 2016

Controversy surrounding a bill requiring transgender K-12 students to use the bathroom corresponding to their biological sex has resurfaced after comments made by the bill’s author Wednesday.

State Supreme Court judge David Prosser announced Wednesday he would retire in July after 18 years of service on the state’s highest court.

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State Supreme Court judge David Prosser to retire

By Ningyuan Ma | Apr. 27, 2016

State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser announced Wednesday that he will retire this year, effective July 31. Prosser said in a letter that he was stepping down to “begin a new chapter” in his life. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of Wisconsin in various capacities for more than 40 years.

Gov. Scott Walker signed several more bills into law Tuesday, including two designed to expand the rights of property owners.

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Walker signs bills expanding property rights

By Alanna Conley | Apr. 27, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker signed multiple bills Tuesday that scale back regulations on Wisconsin waterways and expand property rights for landowners.

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GAB takes up voter ID complaints

By Lucas Sczygelski | Apr. 26, 2016

On a brisk Tuesday morning the Government Accountability Board discussed the perceived successes and pitfalls experienced April 5 due to the implementation of Gov.

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel filed a brief Friday challenging new federal ozone restrictions for states.

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Wisconsin moves to challenge new ozone regulations

By Gina Heeb | Apr. 26, 2016

Wisconsin, along with several other states, filed a brief Friday to oppose current Environmental Protection Agency ozone emission standards.

Waukesha is applying for an exemption to pull water from the Great Lakes basin, a move which has generated significant controversy.

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Waukesha’s water diversion proposal sparks debate

By Claire Hornacek | Apr. 24, 2016

Until the Flint, Mich., water crisis, most Americans’ minds would likely jump to the dry Southwest when thinking about restricted access to drinking water.

Wisconsin’s April 5 primary was the first major statewide election to require a voter ID.

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State Democrats call for state to fund voter ID education

By Alanna Conley | Apr. 22, 2016

State Democrats called for the state Legislature to fund a campaign to educate voters about the voter ID law in a Thursday press conference. Under controversial 2011 legislation, Wisconsin voters are required to provide ID in order to participate in elections.

Democratic challenger Russ Feingold has surged to a 10 point lead over incumbent Ron Johnson in the U.S. Senate race.

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St Norbert poll: Feingold holds 10-point lead in Senate race

By Ningyuan Ma | Apr. 21, 2016

Challenger Russ Feingold is leading U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., by 10 points in the U.S. Senate race this fall, according to a poll released Wednesday by St. Norbert College.

Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., is a cosponsor of legislation that would prohibit federal dollars from being used to implement Trump’s immigration ban.

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Pocan introduces bill to liberalize tribal marijuana

By Andrew Bahl | Apr. 21, 2016

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., announced Wednesday he plans to introduce a bill prohibiting the federal government from denying federal dollars to a tribe because of their marijuana policy. The bill, dubbed the Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act, would liberalize the application of marijuana legislation for tribes.

Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday that he would support the eventual Republican nominee in the November election.

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Scott Walker says he will support GOP nominee—even if its Trump

By Jason Snyder | Apr. 20, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker said at a news conference in Wauwatosa Wednesday he will support the Republican Party’s nomination for president, despite previous wrangling with GOP front-runner Donald Trump. Walker has been reluctant to tout the possibility of a Trump presidency but made it clear he would stand behind him as the party’s nominee.

Gov. Scott Walker said in an interview Tuesday that he is strongly considering running for a third term.

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Scott Walker again hints at seeking third term

By Lilly Price | Apr. 20, 2016

Talk of Gov. Scott Walker running for re-election in 2018 circulated Tuesday after he said in an interview with a conservative website he was “strongly inclined” to pursue a third term. Walker told Townhall.com that he is “strongly inclined to seek re-election,” though the governor has not officially announced his decision and said he will not publicly announce such a decision until next year.