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Judge vs. City Jun 27, 2020

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The same Racine County judge who suspended the City of Racine’s stay-home order meant to guard against the spread of coronavirus is now threatening to hold the city in contempt of court after the Common Council passed a nearly identical set of restrictions.

Why Trump Came To Town Jun 25, 2020

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Trump, with his economic fixation, visited the Badger State for a Fox News-hosted town hall in Green Bay and a speech at Fincatieri Marine Group in Marinette, a shipbuilder that recently secured a $5.6 billion Navy contract.

Statues Can Be Replaced. Lives Cannot. Jun 24, 2020

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“Monuments can be replaced. George Floyd cannot. Breonna Taylor cannot. Trayvon Martin cannot be repaired. Philando Castile can’t either. Tamir Rice cannot be recast and put back on the playground where he was gunned down by a police officer.”

He Died. They Did Nothing. Jun 23, 2020

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Mike Jackson’s family says they still haven’t received a card or a phone call — no sign of condolences from Jackson’s employer, Briggs & Stratton, after the 45-year-old father of eight caught coronavirus, collapsed on the job, and died of the virus.

The Nothing Burger Jun 22, 2020

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At the Barneveld Community Café, a nothing burger is more than just a figure of speech. It’s a menu item. And while not technically its name, the nothing burger is joined on the menu by a nothing salad, some nothing pancakes and maybe a slice of nothing pie.

The Juneteenth Celebration In Madison Jun 19, 2020

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Jessica VanEgeren reports from the scene.

Businesses vs. Heath Workers Jun 18, 2020

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In Marathon County, the County Coard’s Executive Committee unanimously dropped a similar proposal, according to a story from WAOW-TV, following pushback from the Greater Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state’s biggest business lobby.

Pocan Wants You To Be Able To Sue Trump Jun 17, 2020

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Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan has decided President Trump should not get a free pass to escape potential legal liability if his resumption of arena rallies results in people getting infected with the coronavirus.

What Happened at Scot Ross’ First Election Commission Meeting Jun 16, 2020

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The Wisconsin Ethics Commission’s newest member introduced himself to his fellow commission members Tuesday by pointing out his white privilege and listing the ways Black people are treated unfairly in Wisconsin.

What Happens When You Don't Act Jun 15, 2020

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