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1. www.britannica.com › place › WisconsinWisconsin | Capital, Map, Population, Facts, & History ...

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   6 days ago · Wisconsin, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted to the union as the 30th state in 1848. It is bounded to the north by Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, to the east by Lake Michigan, to the south by Illinois, and to the west by Minnesota and Iowa.

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     Most of Wisconsin’s more than 30 Amish communities are found...

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2. time.com › 7093734 › wisconsin-purple-state-historyHow Wisconsin Became the Ultimate Purple State | TIME

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   4 days ago · Wisconsin went for him in 2016, the only time in the last 40 years that a Republican presidential candidate captured the state. But the margin was razor thin. Trump beat Hillary Clinton by fewer ...

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4. www.jsonline.com › story › newsWisconsin's purple state tradition doesn't match demographics

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   2 days ago · The state’s political map has changed. This is a battleground for different reasons in 2024 than in 2000. But at the heart of Wisconsin’s remarkably enduring competitiveness is a bit of a ...

5. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › mapMap of the State of Wisconsin, USA - Nations Online Project

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   2 days ago · Wisconsin was admitted to the Union on 29th May 1848, as the 30th state, with generally the same boundary as the present state.

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6. www.wpr.org › news › wisconsin-referendum-ballotLimits on non-citizen voting: What to know about Wisconsin’s ...

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Even if local officials in Wisconsin wanted to let non-citizens vote on local races or proposals, it’s not clear whether current state law would allow that change, according to analysis from the State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › WisconsinWisconsin - Politics, Economy, Society | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Wisconsin - Politics, Economy, Society: The first Wisconsin constitution was adopted in 1848 when the state joined the union, and it still governs the state. Amendments must be passed by both houses of two successive legislatures and approved by referendum.

9. www.workyard.com › us-labor-laws › wisconsin-labor-lawsWisconsin Labor Laws: A Complete Guide to Wages, Breaks ...

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   Oct 22, 2024 · Wisconsin is a right-to-work state, which means employees cannot be required to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment. Workers have the choice to participate in union activities or refrain from doing so.

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    Is Wisconsin a state?

    • Wisconsin, constituent state of the United States of America. Wisconsin was admitted to the union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848. One of the north-central states, it is bounded by the western portion of Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the north and by Lake Michigan to the east.

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    When did Wisconsin become a state?

    • Wisconsin was admitted to the Union on 29th May 1848, as the 30th state, with generally the same boundary as the present state. General Map of Wisconsin, United States.

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    Why is Wisconsin called Wisconsin?

    • The name Wisconsin is an Anglicized version of a French rendering of an Algonquin name, Meskousing, said to mean “this stream of red stone,” referring to the Wisconsin River. Madison, in south-central Wisconsin, is the state capital. The American robin is the state bird of Wisconsin. The violet is the state flower of Wisconsin.

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    Is Wisconsin a north-central state?

    • Wisconsin was admitted to the union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848. One of the north-central states, it is bounded by the western portion of Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the north and by Lake Michigan to the east. The state of Illinois lies to the south, and Minnesota and Iowa lie to the west and southwest, respectively.

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    Where is Wisconsin located?

    • Location map of Wisconsin in the US. Wisconsin is one of the East North Central states situated in the north-central part of the US mainland. The state borders Lake Superior and Michigan to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, and Illinois to the south.

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    How many counties are in Wisconsin?

    • Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties for the purpose of local government. The map shows the county borders and each county's seat, or center of government. The first Wisconsin constitution was adopted in 1848 when the state joined the union, and it still governs the state.

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