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The Wisconsin governor has wild veto powers.

The state’s supreme court has upheld the governor’s right to veto individual words of bills, even if it changes or reverses the meaning of the sentence, paragraph, or bill overall. “[O]ur constitution does not limit the governor’s partial veto power […]

fun facts

The Wisconsin governor has wild veto powers.

The state’s supreme court has upheld the governor’s right to veto individual words of bills, even if it changes or reverses the meaning of the sentence, paragraph, or bill overall. “[O]ur constitution does not limit the governor’s partial veto power […]

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Money and weed in Illinois.

NPR Illinois discusses the challenges involved in passing legislation to legalize pot in Illinois. Everybody’s pretty much on board with the idea, but debate ensues about how much to tax it and where the money should go. | learn more