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Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue

Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.

U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson Demands Schumer Eliminate the Filibuster to Preserve a Right to Choose

Leaked opinion shows high stakes for Wisconsin to replace Ron Johnson

The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’

Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.

How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight

The impact is huge. How did it happen?

State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts

New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.

State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling

Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again

Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.

AG Kaul Applauds EPA for Plan to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Comments Support EPA’s Plan to Reverse the Trump Administration’s Illegal Finding Against Regulating Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants

Tribes Seek Future Beyond Casinos

Shutdown during pandemic leads to reassessment, state’s tribes consider other businesses, investments.

WisDems Statement on President Biden’s Historic Supreme Court Appointment and Ron Johnson’s Unacceptable Opposition

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Justice Thomas, Recusal And Wisconsin

U.S. and Wisconsin Supreme Court justices need not recuse no matter how flagrant the conflict of interest.

State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever

If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for U.S. Supreme Court

US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos

Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.

Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court

On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.

WILL Appeals Religious Liberty Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Critical constitutional questions remain unresolved after Court of Appeals decision

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Redistricting

US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps

Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.

U.S. Supreme Court Reverses WI Supreme Court, Gov. Evers’ Maps Unconstitutional

Majority decision says state court “committed legal error” in adopting maps

Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process

Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.

US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case

Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.

Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions

State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.

WILL Joins Redistricting Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Evers’ maps are racially gerrymandered, violating federal Constitution

Republicans To Appeal Redistricting

Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.

Paul Ryan Supports Biden Supreme Court Pick

Ketanji Brown Jackson would be first Black woman to serve on high court.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Biden’s Historic Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes

Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.

Kaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban

GOP bill almost identical to restrictive 6-week abortion ban passed in Texas.

Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil

Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.

Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy

Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.

Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid

Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.

Marquette Law Poll Guide: Justice Breyer data from U.S. Supreme Court surveys, 2019-22

Presented by Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll.

Mandela Barnes Statement on the Retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer

Senate Republicans Block Bill Protecting Abortion Access

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, current state law would criminalize abortion.

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds majority of public opposed to overturning Roe v. Wade, yet closely divided on 15-week abortion limit

Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes

Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.

Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill

Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison

Marquette Law School Poll to release national surveys on political topics, Supreme Court, Jan. 26-27

Gov. Evers Joins AG Kaul, Lawmakers, Advocates in Push to Defend Reproductive Healthcare Access in Wisconsin

Days before Roe v. Wade anniversary, leaders call for urgent action to protect access to abortion in light of pending U.S. Supreme Court decision

GOP Bills Ban Customer Vaccine Requirements

State legislature considering bills that prohibit businesses requiring vaccination.

Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions

GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.

State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped

Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.

Fitzgerald Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming Supreme Court Case

State Tax Burden Up, But Overall Burden Still Falling

Driven by rising income tax collections, Wisconsin’s state tax burden climbed in 2021 for the first time in a decade. Yet local and federal taxes as a share of income hit all-time lows during the pandemic and the total tax burden for state families and businesses is at its lowest level in at least a half century. Some taxes paid by middle-class families here remain relatively high, however, particularly the property taxes on a typical home.

Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador

No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.

Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps

Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.

Kaul Joins States Against Abortion “Gag” Rule

24 attorneys general seek overthrow of Trump rule cutting family planning funding and advice.

State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting

A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.

State High Court Hears Arguments on Private Attorneys

Circuit court ruled that GOP legislators can’t hire attorneys before any lawsuit is filed.

Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan

Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.

AG Kaul Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban

Multistate Amicus Brief Urges the Court to Allow Challenges to Abortion Ban to Go Forward

Should U.S. Supreme Court Rule On Evers News Conferences?

WILL and Walker say Evers must invite conservative group to media events. Are they right?

Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat

The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.

State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage

Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.

WILL, Scott Walker Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Take Wisconsin Press Freedom Case

Case involves Governor Evers' decision to exclude certain journalists from press briefings

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court

October 11, 2021

Thousands Rally for Reproductive Freedom

Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?

The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?

Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022

Poll shows 55% of Wisconsin voters support abortion rights which are under threat.

Big Changes Needed In Political Districts

Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.

GOP Legislators Seek US Supreme Court Help On Redistricting

Petition argues federal court should drop case, allow state to handle mapmaking.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Defending States’ Authority to Set Policy on Concealed Carry

September 21, 2021

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Mississippi’s Effort to Overturn Aspects of Roe v. Wade

September 20, 2021

Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?

Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.

The Fight Against Voter Suppression

How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.

Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion

Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.

Redistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data

The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws

Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'

Bradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie

Foundation gets ever more radical, using tax exempt funding to bankroll groups undermining democracy.

Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting

A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.

Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts

Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.

Marquette Law School Poll to release national survey of public views of the U.S. Supreme Court, Aug. 4

Poor People’s Campaign Pickets Ron Johnson

Gathering at his downtown office demanding a $15 minimum wage, restoring Voting Rights Act.

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Andrew Hitt to Step Down After Helping State GOP Rebuild from Ground Up

Taking over after 2018 statewide losses, “fixer” focused on rebuilding party by empowering grassroots, winning local elections, fighting liberal overreach

Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?

Law professor discusses legal precedent, current laws related to vaccination.

Plan Would Permit Sports Betting

At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.

Our Fourth Of July Crisis

Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.

Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe

Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.

AG Kaul & 25 AGs Calling For Passage Of The Federal Equality Act

AGs Urge Senate to Pass Measure Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans.

GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.

Court Tosses Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunk Driver Suspects

WI Supreme Court rules law deeming drivers consent to these searches is unconstitutional.

States Argue in Supreme Court Brief Supporting CDC Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic

Campaign Spending Undermines Our Courts

Out-of-control campaign spending and weak recusal rules are opposed by voters.

Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era

Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.

Baldwin Pushes Abortion Rights Bill

Federal legislation guarantees equal access to abortion services throughout the U.S.

State Law Makes Abortion a Felony

If U.S. Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade as many predict, 1849 Wisconsin law will be activated.

Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force

State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.

Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis

Her fear mongering ads in Court of Appeals race mislead voters about jurisprudence and the Constitution.

Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts

Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.

Anti-Vaxxers, Scare Stories Nothing New

History shows examples of resistance going back centuries, since the smallpox vaccine.

‘Kraken’ Lawsuits Not Based on Facts

Sidney Powell's response to defamation suit says 'reasonable' persons would not interpret her statements as fact.

Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?

Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.

Kleefisch Calls Conservatives to “Go Into Battle” With “Hand to Hand Combat”

Kleefisch’s dangerous statements follow a pattern of accepting extreme rhetoric