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Oral arguments in Act 10 lawsuit heard in Dane County Court

Oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging Act 10 more than a decade after its enactment were heard in Dane County Circuit Court, with lawyers arguing over the law exempting certain state employees.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 31, 2024

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