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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.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
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.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
ACLU Asks Court to Enforce Program for Incarcerated Mothers
State law requires program for women inmates with children under 1 years old.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard
Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse
Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Allies Troupis, Roman Will Stand Trial in False Electors Case
A Dane County judge finds probable cause to proceed with a criminal trial.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time
Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.
Dec 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case
Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Family Sues Tesla Over Crash That Killed 5
Surviving children claim Tesla knew about problems with battery fires, doors.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings
Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue
Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts
Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute
Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis
Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'
Jul 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Steven Walters
UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court
In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
A Deja Vu Election for State Supreme Court
Looks like repeat of 2023 Protasiewicz v. Kelly race. But with key differences.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County
A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case
Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching
DPI and lawmakers blame each other.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold
GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
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.'
Dec 12th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
State Office Backs Sanctions Against Michael Gableman for Election Probe
Office of Lawyer Regulation finds 10 violations of rules by former Supreme Court justice.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
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.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Kaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund
Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Following Election, Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Abortion, Election Chief
Oral arguments scheduled for high-profile issues.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Conservative Foundation Sues State Election Commission Over Same-Day Registration
Public Interest Legal Foundation wants records behind advice to clerks for auditing voters who register on Election Day.
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot
Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk
Dane County and Appeals Court Agree On Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
A less stringent standard for when an address is detailed enough for ballot to be counted.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot
'Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot.'
Sep 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief
The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.
Sep 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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.
Sep 12th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos
Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.
Aug 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Recall Attempt From Vos Opponents
Another loss for group trying to oust Vos for refusing to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Court Rules Voters With Disabilities Can Get Absentee Ballots by Email
Dane County judge's decision affects only November election in state.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
ACLU Suit Charges Wisconsin Ignored Law to Support Incarcerated Moms
Says state has failed to offer prison child care program called for in 1991 law.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends False Elector Planner From Judicial Ethics Panel
Attorney Jim Troupis charged last week with a felony for his role in fake electors scheme.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Leaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies
Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Sarah Lehr
Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Court Overturns PSC Decision Allowing Third Party Financing of Solar Panels
Clean energy advocates call decision a setback for residential solar energy.
May 1st, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Voters With Disabilities Demand Electronic Voting Option
Lawsuit seeks electronic absentee option to protect privacy, but some have security concerns.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Alexander Shur
Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos
Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time
Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’
Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps
Mar 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official
Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Labor Leaders Want 2024 To Be A Big Year for Unions
Poll says a supermajority of Americans now say they support unions. Groups hope to deliver more wins for workers.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions
Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot
Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted
Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal
Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan
Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.
Nov 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Jack Kelly
Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now
Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood
Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman
The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos
Using every pseudo-legal tactic to fight fair maps and muzzle Justice Protasiewicz.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers
Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions
County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'
Jul 25th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Court Ruling A Win For Transparency in Government
Madison Metropolitan School District communications director sought to block release of complaint against him.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Jonathan Anderson
Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin
We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Anti-Abortion Groups Unite to Defend State Law
Opposing Vos proposal of exceptions for rape and incest. Working to elect Dan Kelly.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee
Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million
Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring
Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court
'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'
Feb 10th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Group Sues As Prehn Won’t Comply With Records Request
Prehn has refused to step down from DNR board.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Adam Voskuil
Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles
Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Did Fred Prehn Flout Open Records Law?
Judge hears arguments whether Natural Resources Board member who refused to resign withheld records.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses
Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"
Oct 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling
Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Judge Orders Gableman To Pay $163,000 In Legal Fees
Taxpayers charged for fees in case which found 2020 election review violated open records law.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Taxpayers Footing Bill for Election Review Records Lawsuit
Lawsuit was filed seeking public records related to partisan 2020 election review.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Trying to Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foam
DNR looking for a contractor to take 25,000 gallons of foam off states hands.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Vos Penalized in Open Records Case
Assembly Speaker 'did not respond to four records requests for six months,' circuit court judge states.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Open Records Law Treated With Contempt
Both Vos and Gableman cited for contempt of court for trashing open records law.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing
One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Lifts Contempt Order for Speaker Vos
Assembly Speaker Vos faced contempt of court related to missing records in partisan election review.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Why Gableman Courts Controversy
His latest blowup in the courtroom is part of a pattern.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gableman’s Office Held in Contempt of Court
Office of Special Prosecutor held in contempt after failing to turn over records related to partisan election review.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
