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Republican bill would punish colleges for free speech violations

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt and interim UW System president Tommy Thompson
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt, left, and interim UW System president Tommy Thompson, right, observe more than 100 members of the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band during a rally to encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Rich Kremer/WPR

A Republican bill in the state legislature would punish public universities if they violate students’ free speech rights. We find out more about what the bill would change and hear about one group’s support of it.

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  • Considering a new Republican bill that would penalize Wisconsin colleges for violating free speech on campus

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    We learn more about a Wisconsin Republican effort to re-introduce a bill calling for consequences for colleges that lawmakers decide violate free speech rights on their campuses. A WPR reporter explains the previous attempts and the new bill, and a free speech advocate shares why his organization supports it.

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  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Rich Kremer Guest
  • Joe Cohn Guest

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