FRI News Summary: GOP U.S. Senate primary; tax reform; hearing on bill to punish sanctuary cities

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Dems lay out legislation to repeal GOP abortion-related bills

State Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, and Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, today laid out legislation to repeal several restrictions on abortions that Republicans have passed in recent years. Their Respect Women Act got attention today at a news conference in the Capitol as they joined by doctors, medical students and other

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THU News Summary: UW System merger plan; Senate candidates on tax reform

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GOP lawmakers voice support for proposed UW System merger

Three Republican lawmakers who follow UW System closely welcomed System President Ray Cross’ merger proposal today. Under the plan, which will be taken up by the Board of Regents next month, the 13 two-year UW Colleges would be folded into seven nearby four-year institutions. Sen. Steve Nass, a Whitewater Republican

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Chancellors applaud UW System President Cross’ merger proposal

Chancellors at several four-year UW System campuses say they’re excited about the possibilities of merging with the two-year colleges but that it’s too early to tell how the logistics will work. UW System President Ray Cross today announced the proposal, which would fold in the 13 two-year UW Colleges into

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WED News Summary: Flynn announces guv bid; 5 finalists for Milwaukee Co. sheriff; Ryan to visit Puerto Rico

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Bill would let state farmers grow industrial hemp

A bill that would OK the growing of industrial hemp is being touted as a “rebirth” opportunity for farmers to again reap the financial benefits of the crop. The legislation, from GOP Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep. Jesse Kremer, has received bipartisan support ahead of a public hearing this morning.

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