Lawmakers debate ‘constitutional carry’ bill

Democrats and school advocates in a public hearing Wednesday blasted a “constitutional carry” bill, saying repeal of the state’s school gun-free zone law would endanger students’ safety. But gun rights advocates and GOP backers defended the measure, arguing it simplifies

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GOP campus speech bill passes Assembly committee

A GOP-backed campus free speech bill passed the Assembly higher ed committee Tuesday, after a few heated debates and over Dem objections it would stifle the exchange of ideas at Wisconsin colleges. The bill advanced with a key amendment from

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Ohio man moves to Kenosha to challenge Ryan

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Panther Promoters formed to raise UW-Milwaukee’s profile

The new Panther Promoters has been formed by Milwaukee community and business leaders to “raise the profile” of UW-Milwaukee and boost resources. Supporters are already lining up, including GMC, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Area Chamber of Commerce, the Milwaukee 7 and other groups from southeastern Wisconsin. “We will work to ensure

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Lawmakers debate ‘constitutional carry’ bill

Democrats and school advocates in a public hearing Wednesday blasted a “constitutional carry” bill, saying repeal of the state’s school gun-free zone law would endanger students’ safety. But gun rights advocates and GOP backers defended the measure, arguing it simplifies state law while protecting otherwise law-abiding gun owners from receiving

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Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus condemns Trump’s plan to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement

Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan) Washington, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and CPC Energy and Environment Taskforce Chair Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) made the following statement after it was reported President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate

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GOP campus speech bill passes Assembly committee

A GOP-backed campus free speech bill passed the Assembly higher ed committee Tuesday, after a few heated debates and over Dem objections it would stifle the exchange of ideas at Wisconsin colleges. The bill advanced with a key amendment from bill co-author Rep. Jesse Kremer, R-Kewaskum, which sought to address

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Ohio man moves to Kenosha to challenge Ryan

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