Republicans move to put bail, work requirement advisory on April ballot, shoot down Dem abortion referendum

Wisconsin State Capitol building. Photo by David Wise. September 2022.
Wisconsin State Capitol building. Photo by David Wise. September 2022.

The state Senate moved Tuesday to place on the April ballot two initiatives: a constitutional amendment to overhaul bail policies; and an advisory referendum on whether childless, able-bodied adults should have to seek work to qualify for public assistance.

Republicans hope both could help drive conservative turnout this spring with control of the state Supreme Court up for grabs.

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