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Some Of The Worst Racial Disparities Between Blacks & Whites Exist In Midwest, Report Says

WUWM 89.7 NPR Milwaukee | November 20, 2019

A New Report On The Racial Disparity In Wisconsin And The Midwest

WPR/Central Time | November 14, 2019

Racial Disparities In The Midwest

WUWM 89.7 NPR Milwaukee/Lake Effect | November 14, 2019

Wisconsin's Unemployment Disparity Between Blacks & Whites Is Worst In The United States

WUWM 89.7 NPR Milwaukee | November 12, 2019

Wyoming's "low-road capitalism"

Wyoming Tribune Eagle | October 27, 2019

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Wisconsin Opportunity in Domestic Energy Production: The Economic and Health Benefits of 100% In-State Energy Production

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