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- Wisconsin; -- a nickname.
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- proper noun
Wisconsin
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- noun a midwestern state in north central United States
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Examples
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Following the November sweep of both houses of the legislature, Walker, Lexus Ranger, declared the Badger State's deficit was due to those dastardly public unions and his so-called "Budget Repair Bill" sought money from their pockets, an end to collective bargaining, placed obstacles in the way of continued accreditation and advocated public spanking as a punishment.
Will Durst: Madness in Madtown Will Durst 2011
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Next door in the Badger State, the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality has seen significant improvement among the 567 practice sites that participate in its public reports.
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D.: Transforming Health Care: A Growing Movement Is Happening in Your Hometown M.D. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey 2011
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Columnist John Fund on what comes next in the Badger State.
Wisconsin Pols Get Ready to Rumble John Fund 2011
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Following the November sweep of both houses of the legislature, Walker, Lexus Ranger, declared the Badger State's deficit was due to those dastardly public unions and his so-called "Budget Repair Bill" sought money from their pockets, an end to collective bargaining, placed obstacles in the way of continued accreditation and advocated public spanking as a punishment.
Will Durst: Madness in Madtown Will Durst 2011
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Columnist John Fund on what comes next in the Badger State.
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The former 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate said on Fox News Thursday night that leaders of public employee unions in Wisconsin share responsibility for toning down the rhetoric in the Badger State, where protests have been going on over Gov.
Sarah Palin says Wis. union leaders acting like 'thugs' 2011
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This will be good for the Badger State's hard-working taxpayers.
Why I'm Fighting in Wisconsin Scott Walker 2011
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In November the Badger State elected a GOP legislature and Republican Scott Walker, who is trying to cut spending and taxes, while Minnesota voters narrowly chose liberal Democrat Mark Dayton, who is doing the opposite.
Badgers vs. Gophers 2011
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New Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker immediately rolled out a press release inviting Illinois businesses to decamp to the Badger State, contrasting his agenda to reduce taxes and welcome business with the Illinois increase.
Illinois Exit Fee 2011
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This will be good for the Badger State's hard-working taxpayers.
Wonkbook: A rough Wednesday for Democrats, and other economic and policy news 2011
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