Dane County

Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court

Bradley will serve as chief justice until June 30, when liberal Justice Jill Karofsky succeeds her.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power

Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Wisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns

Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

WID’s Handelsman to address NIH cuts at April 22 Tech Council luncheon

Wisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts

'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards for Flood Resilience

Funding to help local communities prevent and prepare for flooding events

UPDATE: Statement on Recusal; Case Assigned to Different Judge

Attorney General Josh Kaul Files Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk from Making Illegal Payments to Wisconsin Voters

Statement on Recusal

Election Ads Disguised As Newspapers Sent to Wisconsin Voters

The mailers, published by conservative-funded media company, are backed by Richard Uihlein.

Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race

Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge

'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.

Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election

Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.

Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel

A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.

Assembly Republicans Pass Critical Illegal Immigration Legislation

In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime

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

Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service

Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014

International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects

Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

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

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide

Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting

Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?

His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.

Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies

1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid

Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.

Susan Crawford Attempted to Overturn Act 10

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions

Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grant Funds To Protect Surface Water

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

Representative Shelia Stubbs Applauds Governor Evers’ Corrections Reform Plan

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin

Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.

WISN 12 Hosts High-Profile Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Judge Crawford and Judge Schimel face off in debate on March 12

Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.

Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County

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

Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships

Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.

High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official

Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.

Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump

Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.

Trends in early stage investing topic of Feb. 25 Tech Council luncheon

Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds

Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.

Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.

Shady Schimel Caught Falsely Manipulating Image in Ad; Raising Ethical Questions

Rep. Piwowarczyk Introduces Legislation that Addresses Criminal Illegals Who Commit Felonies

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge

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

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel

Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.

In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes

Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?

Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause

Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’

A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?

Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination

The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.

Madison plaintiffs and FFRF legally challenge unconstitutional property tax exemption

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

Senator Habush Sinykin Commends Decision to Appoint a Special Prosecutor to Address Criminal Animal Cruelty Allegations at Research Facility in Wisconsin

Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching

DPI and lawmakers blame each other.

Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold

GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.

Names Released of Teacher, Teen Killed at Madison School

Shooting left three dead, including alleged perpetrator.

DNR’s Green Tier Program Welcomes Three New Legacy Communities

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Investments to Develop Nearly 500 Housing Units Across Wisconsin

More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide

Victims’ Names in Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Not Yet Released

Shooter was Natalie Rupnow, 15, a student at school. Madison Police investigating.

Statement from Dane County Executive Melissa Agard on the Tragic Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School

GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme

Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'

Did Act 10 Improve Wisconsin’s Economy?

Scott Walker fell far short of his promises and behind some neighboring states.

Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10

70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.

WisGOP Statement on Appellate Court Rejecting Another Out-of-Touch Decision from Liberal Judge Susan Crawford

Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn

New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.

The Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco Retires After 50 Years of Serving Communities in Madison, Milwaukee and Beyond

Transportation Projects Commission advances I-39/90/94 and US 51/Stoughton Road projects

Improvements will address aging infrastructure and safety concerns

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Invites You To Help Clean Up Dane County

Restoration of Collective Bargaining Rights is a Monumental Victory for Wisconsin’s Public Employees

AFP-WI Rejects Act 10 Ruling, Calls to Restore Balance in Judicial System

A Better Wisconsin Applauds Ruling to Restore Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Rights

Judge Rules State Collective Bargaining Restrictions Unconstitutional

Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10

Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.

Dane County Ruling that Overturns Portions of Act 10 Incorrectly Interprets the Law

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Speaker Vos Statement on Act 10 Ruling

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

About 130 orders per month, perhaps one-fourth of total abortions in Wisconsin.

Will Legislature Change Election Laws?

Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.