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Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Clean Wisconsin Sues EPA Over Rollback of Toxic Air Pollution Protections

Rollback allows more mercury, lead, arsenic and other toxins to be released from power plants

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

Judge Maria Lazar Commits to Wisconsin’s Constitutionally Enacted Voter ID Law

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

Gov. Evers Appoints Nathan Petrashek to the Court of Appeals District I

Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.

Forward Latino Launches “Puerto Rican is American” Campaign to Counter Divisive Mis-Information Campaign!

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Pipeline Case in Wisconsin

WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.

WISN 12 Hosts Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Ahead of the April Election

Law Forward Files Amicus Brief Defending Wisconsin’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant Program

A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?

Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?

Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June

Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was arrested and is still in Dodge County Jail.

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Court of Appeals District I

GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors

Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.

Maria Lazar Suggests Shed Tip the Scales for Right-Wing, Special Interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Join Court Petition to Prevent Trump Administration from Yanking FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Responds to Trump Administration Correspondence Suggesting Wisconsin Should Return FoodShare Payments

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and Highlights Executive Order Promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and Stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal Treaty Rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’

Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin, Signs Executive Order Promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and Stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’

Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement

Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.

AG Kaul Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Review Case Threatening Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

WisDems Endorse Judge Chris Taylor For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

Court Gives SE Wisconsin a Reprieve on Federal Smog Regulations

December EPA order says failure to meet ozone standards brings health risks.

Lawsuit Fails to Overthrow Wisconsin’s Vape Ban

Trade group seeks to block 2023 law restricting sale of some vape products.

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Colorado Law Banning Conversion ‘Therapy’ for Minors

The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn

Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.

Victory for Clean Water Protections in Wisconsin

Appeals Court Upholds State Oversight of Wisconsin’s Largest Livestock Operations

Corrected Appeals Court Affirms State’s Role in Safeguarding Water From Agricultural Pollution

Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout

Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition

New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.

Gov. Evers Appoints Gregory Seibold as Florence County District Attorney

Judge Chris Taylor raises over $583,000 during first fundraising period, breaking previous records

Taylor's campaign demonstrates statewide grassroots support with contributions from all 72 counties

Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone”

Judge Chris Taylor’s statement on decision striking down Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban

100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public

Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.

Judge Chris Taylor announces endorsements from Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

Judge Chris Taylor announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor: “Extremism and partisanship have no place on our state’s highest court. Everyone who comes before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated equally – that’s exactly what I’ll do as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.“

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.

Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million

Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?

April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime

Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional

In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.

Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County

A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?

How Legal Costs Deny Access to Records

The costs can deter citizens from filling requests for what should be open records.

Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge

Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Amicus Brief Defending Nationwide PFAS Forever Chemical Drinking Water Standards

Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court

Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Release Voter Records

Records for people deemed incompetent to vote sought by conservative group.

State Supreme Court Will Not Consider Request for Lake Superior Water Bottling Permit

State Supreme Court Should Decide Collective Bargaining Case

Public Service Workers cite urgency after law ruled unconstitutional in December

BBB Business Tip – Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act

Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building

Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.

Environmental & Public Health Groups Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to Reject Attempt by WMC to Undermine State’s Spills Law

Background Info On WEC v. LeMahieu

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.

EPA Strengthens Standards to Protect Children from Exposure to Lead Paint Dust

Charlie Sykes Endorses Kamala Harris

Joining former radio host are former Republican State Senate majority leader, former Court of Appeals judge.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.

With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name

Dane County judge will decide lawsuit next week, one day before clerks are required to have ballots distributed.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases

Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.

RFK Jr. Asks Appeals Court to Get Him Off Wisconsin Ballot

Independent candidate dropped out, doesn't want to take votes from Donald Trump.

Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State

Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.

Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address

The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.

Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

Coalition Argues TurboTax Maker Intuit Harmed Millions of Consumers

Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District

Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.

Appeals Court Affirms Decision to Deny Permit for Controversial Lake Superior Water Bottling Proposal

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

Court Overturns PSC Decision Allowing Third Party Financing of Solar Panels

Clean energy advocates call decision a setback for residential solar energy.

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

Attorney General Kaul Joins a Coalition Taking Action Against Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban

March 29, 2024

Transgender Middle Schooler Files Federal Lawsuit Against Elkhorn School District

Student has been denied access to girls' restrooms for two years

Wisconsin DNR Update On WMC And Leather Rich, Inc V. DNR

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.