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Governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker proposes protest fees.

by mk

According to the policy, groups of four or more people must first obtain permits before conducting any activity or display in state buildings, and must obtain those permits at least 72 hours in advance of any event. The rules regulating displays outside of the Capitol indicate that a permit is required for 100 or more people. There is some wiggle room for spontaneous gatherings in the wake of unforeseen events.
Of course, the process of obtaining a permit is not an easy one, and the official state policy lists more than 10 reasons why the permits may be denied, including if the requested use, “poses a substantial risk of financial loss to the State,” “would interfere with the primary purposes of the building,” or “contains a material falsehood or misrepresentation.
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The Walker administration contends that the new policy is meant to benefit protesters.

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