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Potentially Catastrophic Sep 11, 2020

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A top state elections official reacts to the WI Supreme Court delaying absentee ballots so close to the deadline for sending them to military voters. And WI has a new entry on the Top 3 list of new daily COVID-19 cases.

More Supreme Court Shenanigans Sep 10, 2020

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The WI Supreme Court stops absentee ballots from going out even though many have already been printed and were set to go out the door. Plus another record number of COVID-19 cases in WI.

Trump Admits to 'Playing It Down' Sep 09, 2020

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Pres. Trump told Bob Woodward in January the virus was awful. He told Woodward in March he deliberately "played it down." Woodward's book excerpt shows up today. Also, a new dashboard to track COVID-19 across the UW.

Not So Representative Sep 08, 2020

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An Assembly representative in Pierce County still claims a home outside the district as his residence according to newly discovered paperwork in Floridas. Plus COVID-19 numbers rise as campuses open.

Don't Be a Labor Day Super Spreader Sep 04, 2020

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A huge new COVID-19 number for WI is a reminder not to let the holiday weekend be a reason to let down your guard.

Fear Doesn't Solve Problems, Only Hope Does Sep 03, 2020

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Democratic candidate Joe Biden provides a sharp contrast to Pres. Trump in their visits to Kenosha. Also, surprise, COVID-19 is already spreading in schools.

Biden Announces Kenosha Visit Sep 02, 2020

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Democratic nominee Joe Biden announces a visit to the beleaguered city of Kenosha where we can expect quite a contrast to the message brought by Pres. Trump on Tuesday.

Ignoring Trump in Kenosha Sep 01, 2020

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Jacob Blake's family and supporters did not give Pres. Trump the scenes of conflict he may have wanted. They held a different event and formed a group to help rebuild Kenosha and seek justice for Jacob.

Another Special Session, Another Snub Aug 31, 2020

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A day before President Trump's likely incendiary trip to Kenosha, Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature ignore the rising pleas to consider even modest police reform legislation.

GOP Says No Police Reform Vote Monday Aug 28, 2020

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Republican legislators say they will comply with gaveling in Gov. Evers' special session on police reform, but no action may be taken for "months" as they consider other bills.