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Wisconsin court says 19th century abortion ban cannot be enforced
Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidates the state's strict 1849 abortion law
Women in Wisconsin will continue to have access to abortion services under a new ruling from the state's highest court.
Wisconsin Supreme Court allows abortion to continue in state
The 4-3 ruling blocks a 19th century law that for a time effectively banned the procedure in nearly all instances.
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Wisconsin to consider more electronic pollbook options, as in-house system faces limitations
Hundreds of municipalities use Badger Book, but big cities that adopt the technology would likely have to have their own support staff.
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Elections commission publishes election observer rule
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Monday published a new administrative rule guiding the conduct of election observers.
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New rule provides guidance for election observers in Wisconsin
It’s meant to offer clarity on things like who can observe elections, says what election observers can do, and creates a more streamlined set of instructions for election observers
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2. Voting patterns in the 2024 election
Voting patterns among many demographic groups in 2024 were similar to those in 2020 and 2016, but Trump made gains among several key groups, a Pew Research Center analysis shows.
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In a Blow to House Democrats, Liberals on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decline To Redraw State’s Congressional Map
Judge Susan Crawford from Madison won her election to the supreme court last month — cementing liberal control for at least another three years — against challenger Brad Schimel, former Republican attorney general. AP/Andy Manis