Sheboygan Falls mother granted bond in challenge to ICE detention rule
A Sheboygan Falls woman tested a federal appeals court ruling against a Trump administration policy barring many ICE detainees from seeking release on bond.
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Is Wisconsin’s minimum wage in 2026 the same as it was in 2009?
Yes. Wisconsin is one of 13 states where the minimum wage is equal to the federal $7.25 per hour rate.
Did compensation for the CEO of Wisconsin’s largest utility company triple in five years to $12 million?
No. A claim from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes compared the CEO’s pay with his compensation when he was a vice president.
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