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MILWAUKEE 鈥?Republican lawmakers in Madison are pushing for changes in voting requirements ahead of next year s election.Two proposed changes could impact photo ID and proof of citizenship at a polling place. These are two separate bills. One would require proof of citizenship. The other would change the state consti
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