Owen Robinson: Homeowners blockaded in Vilas County

After years of wrangling through a convoluted mess of contracts, bad record keeping, broken promises, state, local, federal, and tribal laws, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has decided to blockade dozens of non-tribal families in the dead of winter. In a dramatic escalation, tribal officials are demanding $20 million in order to lift the blockade.

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ACLU ads highlight opposition to abortion access

The ACLU and its Wisconsin arm today launched a pair of ads highlighting Kelly’s opposition to abortion access. The $896,000 worth of ads airing on radio and digital platforms statewide also underscore Protasiewicz’ position in favor of legalizing abortion access.

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Part of Milwaukee booms as another shrinks

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Owen Robinson: Homeowners blockaded in Vilas County

After years of wrangling through a convoluted mess of contracts, bad record keeping, broken promises, state, local, federal, and tribal laws, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has decided to blockade dozens of non-tribal families in the dead of winter. In a dramatic escalation, tribal officials are demanding $20 million in order to lift the blockade.

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Protasiewicz ads focus on abortion, case involving Kelly donor

Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz has launched two new TV ads, one praising her as a commonsense judge, the other knocking conservative rival Daniel Kelly as “for sale for $20,000.” Protasiewicz’s campaign said the ads are part of a statewide buy that has now reached close to $8 million

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WMC ad knocks Protasiewicz over sentences for sex offenders

The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Issues Mobilization Council in its latest ad knocks Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz on sentences she’s handed down in sex offense cases. The group has reserved $3.2 million as part of a buy ahead of the April 4 election, according to AdImpact. WMC IMC yesterday

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ACLU ads highlight opposition to abortion access

The ACLU and its Wisconsin arm today launched a pair of ads highlighting Kelly’s opposition to abortion access. The $896,000 worth of ads airing on radio and digital platforms statewide also underscore Protasiewicz’ position in favor of legalizing abortion access. Each clip starts with a narrator saying, “The ACLU does

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Part of Milwaukee booms as another shrinks

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WED AM Update: Protasiewicz launches two new ads; WMC ad knocks Protasiewicz over sentences for sex offenders

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz today launched two new TV ads, one praising her as a commonsense judge, the other knocking conservative rival Daniel Kelly as “for sale for $20,000.” Protasiewicz’s campaign said

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