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Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Proposed Mine a Ticking Time Bomb
Mine on Wisconsin border would use approach that has resulted in 46 catastrophic failures in last 20 years.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Al Gedicks
Can Government Break Its Promises?
Obamacare law’s promises to insurers later broken by Republicans. Courts will decide if that’s legal
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws
National advocacy organization argues unconstitutional age-based discrimination creates barriers for young voters.
Nov 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party
A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Legislators Can’t Intervene in Abortion Case, Court Says
Leaves Attorney General Kaul to defend state in Planned Parenthood challenge to GOP-passed abortion law.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Millions In Health Care Refunds Going Out
Insurance market improving thanks to state reinsurance program.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jim Malewitz and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Court Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Absentee Dad Can’t Collect from Son’s Estate
Court rules father won’t get share of $1.4 million legal settlement in death of his son.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
State High Court Sides With Big Donor
Overrules appeals court, favoring Enbridge Co. and WMC, which donated millions to justices.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
Cops Can Use Lying, Trickery, Court Rules
Judges Gundrum, Neubauer approve police deceit to get confession from cognitively challenged man.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Non-Partisan Are Supreme Court Races?
Not very, the data suggests. Is there any way to change this?
May 29th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Shows Why Recusal Rule Needed
Unprecedented speech by new Supreme Court Justice thanking Republicans for his victory shows obvious conflict.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jay Heck
Appeals Court Expands Legal Searches
Suspected drunk driver's car can be searched for other drugs. Hagedorn joins ruling.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever
Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk
Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn
And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.
Apr 5th, 2019 by RT Both
Appeals Court Rules Sperm DNA Relevant
Reverses lower court decision disallowing DNA not from defendant found on bed in sexual assault case.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call
Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Asks Court to Restore Walker Appointees
Legislators want Appeals Court to force Evers to recognize 15 appointees the governor says were unlawful.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
SEIU Biggest Labor Union Campaign Donor
Public-private employees union spent $718,700 on Evers, $131,140 on Neubauer.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties
Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The Rise of Brian Hagedorn
Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws
Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Arguments Begin on 2nd Lame Duck Suit
Dane County Judge Niess slapped injunction on laws. Second suit being heard by Judge Remington.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties
Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.
Mar 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
State Supreme Court has one of nation’s weakest rules to prevent ethical conflicts.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Big Donors Give More to Hagedorn
But his opponent Lisa Neubauer has more cash on hand in race for Supreme Court.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn
After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Hagedorn’s Views on Gay Rights Matter
Judge’s past criticism of key Supreme Court ruling suggests he could oppose rights of same-sex couples.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Hagedorn Backs School That Bans Gays
State Supreme Court candidate on board of school that bans gay teachers, students, parents.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
The Wealth Gap and Miller Park’s Deal
American Family's deal for stadium naming rights shows how the rich get richer.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race
Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why State’s Dairy Farms Face a Crisis
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Drunk Driving Offense Not Expunged, Court Rules
State Supreme Court says expunged OWI conviction can count against defendants sentenced for a new offense.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Margo Kirchner
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?
Since lame duck law reinstates provisions he previously struck down, that seems unlikely.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law
Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Rick Esenberg
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall
Punished By Probation Agents For 20 Years
Appeals court rules that man repeatedly denied probation and jailed due to gross negligence can sue.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
State Investigators Leave Teachers in Limbo
DPI investigations may present due process problems, appeals court judge writes.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Court Strips Workers of $10 Million Award
Federal appeals court says Pewaukee company's arbitration clause bars joint claim by employees for wage, hour violations.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
Appeals Court Revives Girls Prison Lawsuit
Teen girls put in isolation for months, attempted suicide, at state’s Copper Lake facility.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
42 Days in Jail for Rolling His Eyes
Judge puts defendant in jail for alleged bad attitude. Appeals court overturns decision.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict
Federal appeals court rules county not liable for employee raping county jail inmate.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Life Sentence For Juvenile OK, Court Says
Man who killed woman when he was 16 gets life plus 32 years. Appeal court upholds it.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Appeals Court Gives Immigrant Second Chance
Seventh circuit, based in Northern Illinois, overrules federal government, says law protects asylum seeker.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018 by Laurel White
High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Giuliani Can’t Practice Law in D.C.
Trump's lawyer has "inactive" license in D.C. so can't defend president there.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated
Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Will Robert Lee Stinson Get Justice?
DNA exonerated him of murder after 24 years in jail, appeals court okays wrongful conviction suit.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Race Replays Issues of 2011
Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Dallet Would Make History If Elected
6 of 7 state Supreme Court members would be women, highest percentage in American history.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Rewrites Flowage Property Rights
Restricts ability to build piers. Dissenting judges say it’s an issue for legislators.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Can Juveniles Get Life Without Parole?
Appeals Court asks State Supreme Court to decide if that’s constitutional.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?
Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts
Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jay Heck
State High Court Restricts Open Records
Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Could Expunge More Criminal Records
Overrides state Supreme Court ruling, allows offenders to request this after completing sentences.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer
Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
County Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict
Judge rules insurer not liable for sexual assault of County Jail inmate.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship
Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Walker’s Health Care Gamble Exposes State
He bet on health care exchanges and against expanding Medicaid, which could hurt Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Wins and losses for openness and accountability.
Aug 1st, 2017 by April Barker
Interrogation Technique Causes False Confessions?
High pressure Reid Technique — used to wrongly convict Brendan Dassey — can trap the innocent.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Krista Johnson
Why Gableman Is Stepping Down
And how will that affect the race for Supreme Court?
Jun 20th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Appeals Court Clarifies Police Custody
State claims a handcuffed man not in “custody.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Raped Jail Inmate Awarded $6.7 Million
But no award from jury for being shackled while delivering her baby.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Sheriff Clarke Loses Key Ruling
Judge won’t dismiss case on shackling of pregnant inmates in county jail.
May 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
That’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Man Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Most Reversed Judge Of The Year
Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Return Of Michelle Ackerman Havas
Walker appointee to judge rejected by voters now running for a different branch.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Four Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
