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Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates Validity of 175-Year-Old Abortion Ban Amid Heated Exchanges
November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — November 11, 2024 — The Wisconsin Supreme Court engaged in intense debates over the state’s controversial 175-year-old abortion ban on Monday, as liberal and conservative justices exchanged sharp critiques during oral arguments. The high-stakes discussion centered around the efforts of Sheboygan County’s Republican District Attorney, Joel Urmanski, to reinstate the ban after…
Politics | Sheboygan | Wisconsin

Devin LeMahieu Re-Elected as Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Amid Shift in Political Balance
November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

In the wake of recent elections, Wisconsin State Senator Devin LeMahieu has been re-elected as the Republican majority leader, continuing his representation of Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac counties, a role he has held since 2015. LeMahieu’s reappointment to the leadership position comes as the Wisconsin Senate adjusts to a shift in the political…