The current US Secretary of Health and Human Services, (*) Tommy Thompson, was once its governor.
In this state's largest city, Victor Berger led the so-called Sewer Socialism movement. In the late 19th century, it was the site of the deadliest fire in American history, the Peshtigo Fire. One politician from this state joined George Norris in filibustering the Armed Ship Bill, much to the chagrin of Woodrow Wilson, and later ran for president with Burton K. Wheeler as his running mate. The current US Secretary of Health and Human Services, (*) Tommy Thompson, was once its governor. Another governor worked with university professors to push for legislation like primary elections and the country's first state income tax, a policy which became known as this state's namesake "idea." For 10 points, name this Midwestern state home to Progressive leader Robert LaFollette, Sr.
In this state's largest city, Victor Berger led the so-called Sewer Socialism movement.
{Wisconsin}