Jessie Opoien

Capitol bureau chief for the Capital Times

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After Janet Protasiewicz gets sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, the liberal minority there will become a majority.

WI Supreme Court’s new liberal majority could have national impact

After Janet Protasiewicz gets sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, the liberal minority there will become a majority.

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