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Wisconsin’s top Republican in the Assembly wants to overhaul diversity positions at state agencies

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican lawmaker who forced Wisconsin universities to reducing diversity positions called Tuesday for a thorough review of diversity initiatives in state government and reiterated his claim that he has only begun to dismantle equity and inclusion efforts in the state. Assembly Speaker Robin Voss made the remarks after the Legislature’s …

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University of Wisconsin regents reject deal with Republicans to cut diversity positions

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin regents narrowly rejected a deal reached Saturday with Republicans that would have given employees a raise and paid for construction of a new engineering building in exchange for job cuts. focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. The regents voted 9-8 during an emergency meeting to reject the the …

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Police and business owners are using new technology to keep underage drinkers and guns out of Madison bars

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A police car patrolled downtown Madison over the weekend. The number one stop for Officer Rick Bruce and his Central District Police Team is what they call a tavern check. “One of the many things our team is tasked with is doing these tavern inspections. Our students call them bar raids,” …

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