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

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

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

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision

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

Abortion Providers & Physicians in TX, WI, OH, MD Sound the Alarm on the Harms Texas’ New Medication Abortion Ban Will Have on Patient Care

Texas’ House Bill 7 will take effect this Thursday, December 4

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 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

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

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

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

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

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

Online betting would be allowed through Tribal gaming operations.

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 Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

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

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

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

Maria Lazars Bizarre Campaign Drops Mask of Moderation Just in Time for Halloween

AG Kaul and Coalition File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Defending Federal Reserves Independence

New Bill Legalizes Online Sports Betting, Circumventing Wisconsin Constitution

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

Right-Wing Wisconsin Supreme Court Hopeful Maria Lazar Confirms Anti-Abortion Extremism in Recent Interview

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.

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

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

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

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

Former Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward filing amicus brief warning U.S. Supreme Court against dismantling campaign finance protections

Brief highlights Wisconsin's deregulated campaign finance system as cautionary tale of corruption and unlimited money in elections

Tom Tiffany Snagging Support of Right-Wing Billionaires, Special Interests, and Ethically Challenged Political Operatives in Gubernatorial BID

Ten Terrible Things About Tom Tiffany

‘Tom Tiffany Can Run for Governor, But He Can’t Hide From His Record’

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

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

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

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump’s Va Drop Near Total Abortion Ban

Wisconsin has over 25,000 female veterans

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

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

Law Forward co-founder Doug Poland joins organization full-time as director of litigation

Poland brings decades of experience as Wisconsin’s top redistricting attorney as well as a commitment to taking on tough fights to protect our democracy and our constitutional rights

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

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

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of President Trump almost unchanged at 45%, support among Republicans and his base remains strong

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

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

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

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

When Transparency Is Disregarded

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

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

AG Kaul Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Abortion Case

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

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

Baldwin Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

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

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

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.

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Support for Abortion Rights Remains Strong in Wisconsin on Third Anniversary of MAGA U.S. Supreme Court Justices Overturning Roe v. Wade

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

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

AG Kaul Issues Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Gender Affirming Care Case

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

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

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

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

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

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

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

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

The Many Lawyers of Hannah Dugan

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

Sen. Habush Sinykin’s Statement Regarding the Arrest of a Milwaukee County Judge

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’

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

“Our freedoms are not negotiable” – Sen. Larson statement on introduction of the Abortion Rights Restoration Act

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

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

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

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

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.'

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

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

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Calling on U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Access to Preventive Health Care Services

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

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

Attorney General Kaul and 13 Attorneys General Release Statement on Preliminary Injunction Issued in Birthright Citizenship Case

Reality Check: Brad Schimel Lies About His Record Opposing Reproductive Freedom

“Bad Judgment” Brad: Brad Schimel’s Record of Victim Blaming

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

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

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.

Brad Schimel Prejudges Abortion Cases, Claims “There is Not a Constitutional Right to Abortion” In Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

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

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Coalition of States Challenging Unconstitutional Order Attempting to End Citizenship for Certain Kids Born in America

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

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

NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

FFRF warns of far-reaching consequences after Supreme Court agrees to hear Catholic Charities case

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

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