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Coronavirus update: Governments release some prison inmates due to the coronavirus outbreak
Across the country, state and local governments have had a variety of responses with respect to jail and prison populations. The coronavirus outbreak has prompted state and local governments to release certain inmates early in an effort to slow the virus’ spread.
Wisconsin to hold state supreme court election, presidential primary April 7
We’re less than one week away from Wisconsin’s April 7 spring general election and presidential preference primary. Incumbent Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly and challenger Jill Karofsky are running for a 10-year term.
Four presidential candidates raised a combined $80 million in February
Among Democratic candidates, Sanders raised $47.7 million last month and Joe Biden raised $18.1 million. These fundraising figures go through February 29. Among Republican candidates, Donald Trump raised $14.2 million and Roque De La Fuente raised $50,000.
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