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State Supreme Court At War With Itself

Nasty divide caused by rage of Rebecca Bradley.

Sen. Johnson Will Support Same Sex Marriage

Says Respect for Marriage Act 'unnecessary’ but won’t oppose bill.

Can Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?

It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.

Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage

Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of the Supreme Court at new lows, with strong partisan differences over abortion and gun rights

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Steven Spielberg Is Backing Tony Evers

And he's not the only notable from out of state who gave the maximum donation to our governor.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate

Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.

Will Senate Democratic Debate Change Race?

No one lays a glove on Barnes. But one surprise winner and some terrible TMJ mikes.

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care

Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.

Tim Michels ‘Not Against Contraception’

GOP Gubernatorial candidate supports Wisconsin abortion ban.

State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care

How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.

Wisconsin At The Center of Jan. 6 Conspiracy

'This is not over. This is ongoing.'

Independent State Legislature Theory Is a Threat to Democracy

And the Supreme Court will hear a case being brought on the grounds that this theory is correct.

Will Abortion Ban Mean Policing Miscarriages?

Under state law, a suspicious doctor may report a woman who miscarries to local police.

State Utilities Falling Short on Carbon Reduction

Behind on 2030 goals. We Energies coal plants will remain in longer than projected.

Sen. Larson reacts to SCOTUS ruling on EPA’s power to fight climate change

U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA Ability to Fight Climate Crisis

Court decision restricts future EPA regulation of power plant carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act

Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban

Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.

The Decline of Wisconsin’s Democrats

Big money and gerrymandered congressional districts make it impossible for Democratic challengers.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates

Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.

Out-Of-State Abortion Providers Will Help Wisconsin Patients

Clinics in Illinois, Minnesota get ready for huge influx of patients from other states.

Republican Candidates Attack Tim Michels

Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.

Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty

A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."

Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions

Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.

Questions Linger Over Post-Roe Landscape in Wisconsin

Is the state's abortion ban from 1849 enforceable? Is abortion the first right, thought protected, to be repealed?

State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe

Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’

Abortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize

Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.

DA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases

District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."

Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned

Women face harassment as they arrive for procedures they can no longer access.

WisGOP Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

High court ends constitutional right to abortion.

State GOP Lawmakers Reject Special Session on Abortion

GOP-controlled Senate adjourned in 15 seconds a special session to repeal 1849 law banning abortion.

Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents

Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.

Record Number of Legislators Retiring

At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Suspends Abortion Appointments

None scheduled after June 25, as Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe V. Wade.

Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?

GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.

Will Medical Training for Abortions Be Banned?

Overturning Roe could reinstate Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, affecting medical colleges, residencies.

Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans

Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.

Evers Calls Special Session To Overturn 1849 Abortion Ban

Kleefisch urges Republican legislators to reject special session.

‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849

Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to Defend Reproductive Healthcare Access in Wisconsin as U.S. Supreme Court Eyes Overturning Roe v. Wade

Governor’s special session to take up swift repeal of Wisconsin’s 1800s-era law that could criminalize nearly all abortions if Roe is overturned

A Milwaukee Planned Parenthood Prepares for the End of Roe

Should Roe v. Wade be overturned, the clinic must stop all abortion procedures as soon as the ruling is public.

Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.

Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry

Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.

U.S. Solicitor General to deliver Commencement address for Marquette Law School

Late-Term Abortions Change Voters’ Views

Both in Wisconsin and nationally. But few abortions are done after 16 weeks.

Gwen Moore Discusses Her Abortion

One of few woman in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

Vos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest

State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.

Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe

Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.

What Do Voters Think About Abortion?

In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.

State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year

State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.

Redistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps

Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.

Rally At Capitol For Abortion Rights

While abortion opponents celebrate news of draft Supreme Court opinion.

Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill

Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.

Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable

Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.

Gov. Evers Leads Coalition of 17 Governors in Calling for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Rights

As U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, governors call for swift passage of Women’s Health Protection Act

Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards

Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.

Fitzgerald Responds to Draft Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs

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