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Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases

Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.

RFK Jr. Asks Appeals Court to Get Him Off Wisconsin Ballot

Independent candidate dropped out, doesn't want to take votes from Donald Trump.

Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State

Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.

Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address

The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.

Attorney General Kaul joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

Coalition Argues TurboTax Maker Intuit Harmed Millions of Consumers

Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District

Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.

Appeals Court Affirms Decision to Deny Permit for Controversial Lake Superior Water Bottling Proposal

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

Court Overturns PSC Decision Allowing Third Party Financing of Solar Panels

Clean energy advocates call decision a setback for residential solar energy.

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

Attorney General Kaul Joins a Coalition Taking Action Against Idaho’s Draconian Abortion Ban

March 29, 2024

Transgender Middle Schooler Files Federal Lawsuit Against Elkhorn School District

Student has been denied access to girls' restrooms for two years

Wisconsin DNR Update On WMC And Leather Rich, Inc V. DNR

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Procedures To Speed Up Cases

The changes were made quietly last month with objections from conservative justices.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Filing

John Remington Appointed Circuit Court Judge

Remington is a partner and civil litigator at Quarles & Brady.

Gov. Evers Appoints John Remington to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job

Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.

Will Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?

Will in-your-face style of state senator be tempered as a Circuit Court judge?

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.

Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

Judge Displeased By City’s Northridge Curveball

But not surprised, it seems. 'I told you so,' says Sosnay of city's foreclosure move.

County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It

County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.

Planned Kohler Golf Course Along Lake Michigan Hits Roadblock

Appeals Court upholds judge’s 2019 decision to overturn DNR permit to fill wetlands.

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.

How Will Supreme Court Rule On Gerrymandering Lawsuit?

And what exactly does contiguity mean when it comes to legislative maps?

Judge Jorge Fragoso announces his campaign for a Full Term on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?

Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Domestic Violence Task Force Co-Chairs Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection of Violence Against Women, Gun Violence, and Misogyny

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement:

State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Running for Circuit Court

Incumbent Judge Marshall Murray plans to retire at the end of his term.

Will U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?

Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.

Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban

September 18, 2023

Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits

Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.

State Supreme Court Emails Show Chaotic First Week of Liberal Control

Documents offer portrait of a court at war with itself.

Raphael Ramos Announces for Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers appointed him to fill vacancy left by new Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz.

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judges face an annual court house shuffle on August 1.

Evers Appointee Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court

Anderson Gansner was appointed judge to fill vacancy in May. Will run for new 6-year term.

Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination

But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court

Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship

Ronnie V. Muray II will take the bench in November.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ronnie Murray to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives

Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.

Gov. Evers Appoints Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges

Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.

Gov. Evers Appoints Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointments of Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules It’s Too Late To Sue Over Sexual Assault

Civil lawsuit over decades old case rejected, but basketball coach is in prison on criminal conviction.

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.

Court Could Effectively Block Northridge Sale To Phoenix Investors

Judge indicates he could transfer title to city after appeals court ruling. Chinese owners reveal their original intent for property.

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Medication Abortion Access

April 11, 2023

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA Mifepristone Ruling

Geenen Upsets Brash in Appeals Court Race

Incumbent William Brash loses in a landslide to challenger Sara Geenen.

Milwaukee Election Results

Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Highest Percentage of Women Justices

That's 86%, compared to a 38% average for all state high courts.

Geenen Challenges Walker-Appointed Judge

Bill Brash’s campaign email promises he will be a conservative, links him with Dan Kelly.

Early Voting Underway for Spring Election

Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.

Court of Appeals Chief Judge Bill Brash Receives the Endorsement of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.

Wisconsin Building Trades Council Endorses Sara Geenen for Court of Appeals, District One

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

League of Women Voters Publishes VOTE411 Spring Election Voter Guide

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

Supreme Court Race All About Sex Offenders

Which is strange because the state high court will probably never rule on such cases.

Chief Judge Bill Brash Shows Early Momentum, Earning the Endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association

Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends

The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.

Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy

No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.

Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process

It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Filing Brief in Support of New York Law Banning Guns in Places of Worship

Coalition Argues That States have Authority to Protect Sensitive Places from Gun Violence

12 Judges Endorse Molly Gena for Municipal Judge

Twelve current and former Milwaukee area judges endorse Molly Gena for Municipal Judge.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Attorneys Russell J. Karnes, Nicole M. Masnica and Kristen N. Nelson. Promted to Partner

Oil Tank Lawsuits Could Cost Milwaukee More Than $8 Million

Citgo, U.S. Venture suing city over tank farm assessments. City will fight case in court.

WEC Prepares to Approve Candidate Ballot Access

DNR Secretary-Designee Payne Makes Leadership Team Appointments

Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

Sara Geenen Announces Campaign for Court of Appeals District 1

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Circuit court ruled that hospital must provide drug to patient. Appeals court paused ruling.

Court of Appeals Requires School District to Produce Email Distribution Lists

Government can't spread ideological message and deny the public access to the same audience

Gov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?

Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.

Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.

Judge Dismisses Conservative Group’s Lawsuit Over Biden’s Student Debt Plan

But WILL promises to appeal the decision the whole way to the Supreme Court.

City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition

All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board

Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.

Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court

City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.

Conservative Law Firm May Sue La Crosse Over Conversion Therapy Ban

The City of La Crosse, like many Wisconsin cities, has banned conversion therapy since 2018.

State High Court Throws Out Challenge To Kohler Land Swap

4-3 ruling allows transfer of state park land for a proposed golf course.

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

‘Telling The Truth’ Led to Knudson Resignation

Republican elections commissioner refused to support election conspiracy theories. It cost him the support of the party.

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

No Unemployment Benefits For Worker Making Homophobic Remarks

Appeals court rules Meijer store employee fired for cause for derogatory remarks.

Husch Blackwell Earns Appellate Victory in Wisconsin Land Use Case

Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision becomes binding precedent for similar cases throughout the state.