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Wisconsin union law finally kicks in

After months of heated debate, ear-splitting protests and legal maneuvering, Gov. Scott Walker's divisive collective bargaining law is finally set to take effect.

By Todd Richmond | Updated on June 28, 2011
The Wisconsin Supreme Court considers oral arguments regarding whether the court should exercise jurisdiction over matters relating to the passage of 2011 Wis. Act 10, commonly referred to as the budget repair bill, during a hearing at the Wisconsin State Capitol Monday, June 6, 2011. (AP Photo/John Hart, Pool)

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After months of heated debate, ear-splitting protests and legal maneuvering, Gov. Scott Walker’s divisive collective bargaining law is finally set to take effect.

Secretary of State Doug LaFollette published the law in the Wisconsin State Journal newspaper on Tuesday. The measure goes into effect Wednesday, capping an ugly four months in Madison that saw state senators flee the state and massive protests at the state Capitol.

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