LEGISLATURE | GOVERNOR’S APPOINTMENTS Senate picks off 4 of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, so he appoints 4 more MITCHELL SCHMIDT Feb 21, 2024 Feb 21, 2024 Updated Feb 22, 2024 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kAm$6?2E6 #6AF3=:42?D C6;64E65 7@FC @7 v@G] %@?J tG6CD’ 2AA@:?E>6?ED E@ E96 &( w@DA:E2= q@2C5 2?5 DE2E6 ?2EFC2= C6D@FC46D 3@2C5 %F6D52J[ =625:?8 E96 s6>@4C2E:4 8@G6C?@C E@ AC@>AE=J 2AA@:?E 7@FC C6A=246>6?ED]k^AmkAm“&?7@CEF?2E6=J[ H:E9 E96D6 =68:D=2E:G6 #6AF3=:42?D[ 3:A2CE:D2?D9:A 2?5 4@>>@? 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Republican prosecutor asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if 1849 law bans abortion The appeal comes several months after a Dane County court ruled an 1849 law applied to feticide, not abortions.
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Wisconsin bills to fight 'forever chemicals' pollution, speed ballot counting in jeopardy The Assembly plans to meet for a last time on Thursday, while the Senate will return for a final day in March.
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Wisconsin Assembly approves constitutional amendment to limit governor's authority over federal funds If the Senate votes in favor of the constitutional amendment in the coming weeks, the amendment will come before voters in the Aug. 9 primary.
