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Doug La Follette sues Scott Walker over budget cuts to his office

STEVEN VERBURG , 608-252-6118
Jul 15, 2015
Jul 15, 2015

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Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette on Tuesday sued Gov. Scott Walker and members of his administration over budget cuts that La Follette said are so severe he won’t be able to do his job.

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Doug La Follette, Secretary of State — Doug La Follette, Secretary of State, is suing to stop budget cuts he says will prevent him from performing constitutionally mandated duties.

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