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

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.

Wisconsin AG ‘Confident’ U.S. Supreme Court Will Uphold Birthright Citizenship

Wisconsin AG ‘Confident’ U.S. Supreme Court Will Uphold Birthright Citizenship

Wisconsin joined other states in challenging Trump executive order.

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

Murphy’s Law: Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?
Murphy’s Law

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.

Back In The News: Live Nation Must End Deals with Summerfest?
Back In The News

Live Nation Must End Deals with Summerfest?

It would cede control over concerts at two major amphitheaters under anti-trust deal.

Back in the News: Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes
Back in the News

Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes

President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn't love him.

Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students

Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students

Including Mukwonago, Arrowhead and Oconomowoc. Waukesha may soon follow.

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.

Murphy’s Law: How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies
Murphy’s Law

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal
Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin

Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin

Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.

How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.

Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest

Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest

Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.

Movies: ‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All
Movies

‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All

James Vanderbilt’s film leans hard on the message but struggles to find complex characters.

Murphy’s Law: A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Murphy’s Law

A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?

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

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.

Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab

Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab

Fears of purging legal voters as DOJ lawsuit seeks sensitive Wisconsin data.

WI Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Charities Unemployment Exemption

WI Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Charities Unemployment Exemption

US Supreme Court ruled it is exempt from state unemployment insurance law.

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Op Ed: Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It
Op Ed

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids

Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids

39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.

Tom Tiffany Criticizes ‘Billionaire Loophole’ But Backed Law Creating It

Tom Tiffany Criticizes ‘Billionaire Loophole’ But Backed Law Creating It

U.S. Rep. and Republican candidate for governor aims to raise $40 million.

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Back in the News: Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Back in the News

Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision

Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.

The State of Politics: The Battle Over On-Line Betting
The State of Politics

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher

Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher

Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Bipartisan Sports Betting Bill Speeding Through Wisconsin Legislature

Bipartisan Sports Betting Bill Speeding Through Wisconsin Legislature

Online betting would be allowed through Tribal gaming operations.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships

State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions

GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion

GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion

But has exceptions for treatments like ectopic pregnancy, because 'these things are not abortion.'

Murphy’s Law: Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
Murphy’s Law

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.

New Bill Legalizes Online Sports Betting, Circumventing Wisconsin Constitution

New Bill Legalizes Online Sports Betting, Circumventing Wisconsin Constitution

Bipartisan proposal lets gamblers bet remotely using servers on tribal lands in state.

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Depends on Immigration
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Depends on Immigration

Immigrants are 7% of state's workforce, 11% of business owners, 16% of physicians, report finds.

Local Civil Rights Advocates Deplore Impact of Supreme Court ICE Ruling

Local Civil Rights Advocates Deplore Impact of Supreme Court ICE Ruling

'Shocking' decision says agents can stop people solely based on their race.

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.

Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts

Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts

40 Wisconsin grants have been terminated after US Supreme Court's NIH ruling.

Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances

Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances

Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

UW-Madison expert says president’s proposal appears at odds with Constitution.

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.

New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin

New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin

Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.

New Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers

New Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers

Trump budget plan allows Pell Grants to pay for short-term workforce training.

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.

Your Right to Know: When Transparency Is Disregarded
Your Right to Know

When Transparency Is Disregarded

St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

The State of Politics: Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
The State of Politics

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.

US Supreme Court Rules for Wisconsin Group in Religious-Rights Case

US Supreme Court Rules for Wisconsin Group in Religious-Rights Case

9-0 decision says Superior's Catholic Charities Bureau needn't pay unemployment tax.

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

New restrictions set tight time and price standards, a dramatic departure from current practices.

Transportation: Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration
Transportation

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.

Back in the News: The Many Lawyers of Hannah Dugan
Back in the News

The Many Lawyers of Hannah Dugan

It’s a dream team. Why are top Republican-connected lawyers representing her?

Air Quality Has Worsened in Milwaukee In Recent Years

Air Quality Has Worsened in Milwaukee In Recent Years

Canadian wildfires and heat worsened contributed to more days with unhealthy air

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.

Evers Seeks to Hire Displaced Federal Workers in Wisconsin

Evers Seeks to Hire Displaced Federal Workers in Wisconsin

New online portal launched. 'We have a place for you here in Wisconsin.'

Wisconsin Involved in 7 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin Involved in 7 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

That's among 130 lawsuits nationally. 'We've selected wisely,' says AG Josh Kaul.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Likely to Double Spending Record

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Likely to Double Spending Record

Higher conservative spending for that race and for state superintendent.

EPA Rolling Regulations, Which Could Delay Wisconsin Utilities’ Shift From Coal

EPA Rolling Regulations, Which Could Delay Wisconsin Utilities’ Shift From Coal

Business groups support the move while environmental and health advocates denounce the rollbacks.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

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

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

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

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

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

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

Wisconsin High Schoolers Could Soon Sign Sponsorship Deals

Wisconsin High Schoolers Could Soon Sign Sponsorship Deals

WIAA set to vote again on NIL legalization. Forty states already allow it.

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

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.

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

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

Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump

Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump

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

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.

Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case

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.

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters

Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters

Sergeant who defended Capitol joins Courage for America in opposing pardons.

Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.

Study Says State Wetlands At Risk

Study Says State Wetlands At Risk

But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

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

How Legal Loophole Allows Massive Campaign Donations

How Legal Loophole Allows Massive Campaign Donations

Wisconsin ended $10,000 cap, allowing individual donors to give millions.

ACA Enrollment Off to Strong Start

ACA Enrollment Off to Strong Start

'Incredibly busy' in Wisconsin. But will Trump, Republicans target health care coverage in 2025?

Watertown School District Adopts More Restrictive Transgender Policies

Watertown School District Adopts More Restrictive Transgender Policies

Will other school districts in state follow suit?

Murphy’s Law: Tommy Thompson Shames Himself
Murphy’s Law

Tommy Thompson Shames Himself

His embrace of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. has soiled the ex-governor’s reputation.

‘Our Community Is Terrified’ — Mass Deportations Feared

‘Our Community Is Terrified’ — Mass Deportations Feared

State immigrants rights group, attorneys consider threat from second Trump term.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?

Kaul Says DOJ Will Defend Wisconsin’s Rights Following Trump Election

Kaul Says DOJ Will Defend Wisconsin’s Rights Following Trump Election

Attorney General will fight any threats to 'the freedoms of Wisconsinites.'

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