In Wisconsin, Big Chief Walker signs new Indian mascot bill

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Daily Caller:

The new law, colloquially called AB 297, replaces another law colloquially called Act 250. The old law took effect in 2010 after it was signed by Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat.

Act 250 forced school districts to prove that their mascots were not offensive after a single individual filed a complaint. The new law requires offended people who claim offense to start a petition and obtain signatures from 10 percent of the adult population within a school district.

“No longer will the mere existence of an Indian logo, mascot or team name automatically be construed as a violation of state law,” said the lead legislative sponsor of the bill, Republican Steve Nass.