(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin bill would prevent judges who are suspended for misconduct from being paid while they are on leave.

Assembly Bill 380 came in response to Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who has been suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court while facing federal charges.

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Dugan is charged with obstruction of a federal proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent discovery or arrest.

Dugan is being paid her salary of $174,512, according to sponsor Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers.

“Taxpayers will

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