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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 8h

No progress on ending government shutdown, as first missed federal payday nears via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/08/r...

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Wisconsin Examiner

Congress moved no closer to ending a government shutdown as Republicans and President Trump floated different ideas about federal worker pay

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 16h

Assembly Democrats vote in favor of several housing bills put forth by Republicans, but argue they could have been better with their input instead of being cut out of the discussions. @erikgunn.bsky.social covers Tuesday's floor session.

Fast-tracked housing bills pass Assembly with some friction • Wisconsin Examiner

The housing bills were announced just two weeks ago and pushed through hearings and committee votes before Tuesday's Assembly floor session.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 17h

A new book dissects the prison industry. @isiahholmes.bsky.social covers a talk by the activist and author.

Activist and author discusses new book dissecting the prison industry • Wisconsin Examiner

A new book takes a close look at the prison industry, who profits and who pays for what has become a $80-90 billion business.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 18h

Legislation would require health insurers in Wisconsin to cover infertility treatment

Legislation would require health insurers in Wisconsin to cover infertility treatment • Wisconsin Examiner

In the U.S., 22 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws requiring insurers to cover infertility treatments.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 18h

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump. Via the @statesnewsroom.com DC bureau's @ashleymurray.bsky.social. buff.ly/mj5d2p6

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Wisconsin Examiner

Trump's former personal lawyer indicted Comey after the president forced out an acting federal prosecutor who declined to pursue charges.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 18h

Waukesha Co. judge grants partial stay of voter citizenship test ruling

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Waukesha Co. judge grants partial stay of voter citizenship test ruling • Wisconsin Examiner

A Waukesha County judge partially stayed his ruling requiring that election officials comb records for non-citizen voters.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 19h

ICYMI: Wisconsin Legislature tries again to reach PFAS compromise. @henry-redman.bsky.social reports.

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Wisconsin Legislature tries again to reach PFAS compromise • Wisconsin Examiner

The Wisconsin Legislature is again trying to reach a compromise on proposals to clean up PFAS contamination across the state.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 20h

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

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Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Wisconsin Examiner

Trump may try to reinterpret a law he signed during his first administration to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 20h

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Illinois over Chicago’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state.

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Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois • Wisconsin Examiner

A federal judge will hear arguments in Illinois' lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Wisconsin legislators again seek PFAS compromise via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/07/w...

Wisconsin Legislature tries again to reach PFAS compromise • Wisconsin Examiner

The Wisconsin Legislature is again trying to reach a compromise on proposals to clean up PFAS contamination across the state.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline Amanda Hernández of @stateline.org reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/07/r...

US prison population rises for second straight year • Wisconsin Examiner

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

AG Pam Bondi strikes combative posture in US Senate hearing via @ashleymurray.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/07/r...

A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown • Wisconsin Examiner

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators who grilled her in a Senate hearing Tuesday

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Appeals Court Judge Neubauer announces retirement

Appeals Court Judge Neubauer announces retirement • Wisconsin Examiner

Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer, a former Supreme Court candidate, announced Monday she's retiring at the end of her term next year.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Trump DOJ drops push to tie immigration enforcement to grants for crime victims

Trump DOJ drops push to tie immigration enforcement to grants for crime victims • Wisconsin Examiner

Trump had threatened to withhold grants to help crime victims from states that didn't cooperate in immigration enforcement.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing

Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing • Wisconsin Examiner

A federal appeals court panel seemed skeptical that the Trump administration's fast-track deportations don't violate due process

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul announces he will seek reelection, taking himself out of the governor's race via @erikgunn.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/kaul-...

Kaul says he’ll run for AG again, deciding against pursuing governor’s seat • Wisconsin Examiner

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced he will see reelection, taking himself out of the growing Democratic field running for governor

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Trump deployment of troops to Oregon intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states

Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states • Wisconsin Examiner

Democratic-led states are battling with the Trump administration over the deployment of troops to Portland and Chicago

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse • Wisconsin Examiner

President Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules

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Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules • Wisconsin Examiner

A Waukesha County judge ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to stop accepting voter registrations without verifying citizenship

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court

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Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court • Wisconsin Examiner

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on banning conversion therapy, a controversial counseling practice for LGBTQ+ youth

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 1d

Law Forward, Russ Feingold file brief against Republican effort to weaken campaign finance laws

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Law Forward, Russ Feingold file brief against Republican effort to weaken campaign finance laws • Wisconsin Examiner

Russ Feingold and Law Forward filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit against campaign finance rules initially brought by then-Sen. J.D. Vance.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 2d

President Trump sent mixed messages about making a deal on ACA tax credits to end the shutdown via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/06/r...

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse • Wisconsin Examiner

President Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 2d

A federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's assertion that fast-track deportations don't violate due process via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/06/r...

Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing • Wisconsin Examiner

A federal appeals court panel seemed skeptical that the Trump administration's fast-track deportations don't violate due process

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 2d

Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer announces retirement via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/appea...

Appeals Court Judge Neubauer announces retirement • Wisconsin Examiner

Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer, a former Supreme Court candidate, announced Monday she's retiring at the end of her term next year.

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 2d

Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules via @votebeat.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/06/w...

Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules • Wisconsin Examiner

A Waukesha County judge ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to stop accepting voter registrations without verifying citizenship

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