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WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
WILL disagrees with legal analysis, prepared to fight for economic freedom
Nov 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Brad Schimel Withholding Rape Kit Release Documents
‘Desperate and Incompetent Attorney General Trying to Cover His Tracks’
Sep 12th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Judge Brian Hagedorn Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone."
Aug 16th, 2018 by Brian Hagedorn
Former Scott Walker Corrections Secretary Ed Wall Blasts Walker in New Ad Released by the Tony Evers Campaign
Former Walker Appointee Says Walker Badly Mismanaged Lincoln Hills Situation
Jun 21st, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Mount Pleasant Village Officials Threaten and Censor Foxconn Area Residents
“Village refuses to allow members of the public to speak about Foxconn redevelopment plan affecting their own properties.”
May 14th, 2018 by A Better Mt. Pleasant
Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law
"Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school."
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe at School: Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Kleefisch, and Attorney General Schimel Visit Schools to Discuss $100 Million School Safety Plan
"No child, parent, or teacher should ever feel unsafe at school."
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
No Child Should Ever Feel Unsafe in School: Governor Walker Calls $100 million Special Session on School Safety
"No child, parent, or teacher should ever have to feel unsafe in school."
Mar 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
AG Brad Schimel’s neglect and incompetence let rapists walk the streets for years
“For Schimel to drop the ball on his most basic responsibility is embarrassing and an insult to those who’ve bravely come forward seeking justice”
Feb 9th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Leah Vukmir statement about unconstitutional John Doe raids in Wisconsin
"My privacy has been violated in such a brazen way by those who targeted me, my friends, and even my family."
Dec 6th, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
More Than 1,000 Suspected Sexual Predators Arrested During Operation Broken Heart
"There is no higher charge I have as Attorney General than to lock up sexual predators and to empower our local law enforcement to do the same."
Jul 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Governor Walker Appoints Dane County Judge
Samuelson has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2012.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services
Michelle L. Viste is a current assistant attorney general at DOJ and 2015 Deputy District Attorney of the Year award recipient.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Records Show Schimel Opened Office Doors to NRA Second Full Day on Job
Today Schimel Endorsed NRA Bill to Flood Streets with Untrained, Unlicensed Concealed Carry Holders
May 31st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
GOP-Controlled WI Department of Justice Has Spent More $50,000 in Swag Last Four Years
Records Suggest Schimel Spent $3,700 on Two Other Kinds of Coins Beyond Panned ‘KAED’ Ones
May 9th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
AG Schimel to Award $920,000 to Sexual Assault Survivor Support Services
The $920,000 is made available through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Methamphetamine Abuse in Wisconsin Expands 250 Percent
Wisconsin DOJ, FBI, DEA, and Marshfield Clinic Brief Legislators
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Lack of Urgency, Transparency in Sexual Assault Kit Testing Necessitates Audit
Representative Sargent requests an official audit of the DOJ’s sexual assault kit backlog and testing policies and procedures
Feb 7th, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling
"Clearly, Republicans will stop at nothing to secure their grip on power."
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
AG Schimel and WCASA Launch Victim-Centered Awareness Campaign, Offer Support to Survivors of Sexual Assault
The campaign is designed to reach out to all sexual assault survivors who had a sexual assault kit collected as the result of a sexual assault nurse exam.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud
The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Thursday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness
Last year, 149 people were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data
Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system
Dec 5th, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes
AG Schimel appointed Paul Connell as Deputy Attorney General and Delanie Breuer as his Chief of Staff.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Wisconsin Department of Transportation enhances Silver and AMBER Alert messaging on electronic message boards
New message format aims to help reduce alert durations in Wisconsin.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Wisconsin Elections Commission Receives Two Presidential Election Recount Petitions
The state is working under a federal deadline of December 13 to complete the recount.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
AG Schimel Announces Election Integrity Efforts
Election integrity teams from DOJ monitor polling sites for such violations as electioneering, observer misconduct, or wrongful denial of right to vote.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel to Get the Job Done on Wisconsin’s Longstanding Rape Kit Backlog
More than one year after Wisconsin Justice Department received federal investments, reports show state still has 6,000 kit backlog
Oct 5th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
DCI Announces Anonymous Tip Line for Information Related to Milwaukee Unrest
DOJ asks the public only submit tips based on facts, and not speculation or heresy.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Sherman Park Incidents, Calls for Immediate Release of Video Footage
"The ACLU of Wisconsin urges local leaders to heed the cries for solace, help, and change from residents, young and old."
Aug 15th, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support
Feb 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Polk County Corrections Officer gets 60-year sentence
On Monday, February 1, 2016, Darryl Christensen was sentenced by Judge Eugene Harrington.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
AG Schimel appoints Ryan Walsh as Chief Deputy Solicitor General
Walsh currently serves as an associate attorney with the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, D.C. in the Issues and Appeals section.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Brad Schimel
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Kloppenburg’s background and experience are impressive and broad,” said Robert Doyle, IBEW Local 159 Business Manager.
Jan 21st, 2016 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Calls for State Expungement Law Reform
Rainey’s resolution states that Milwaukee County supports efforts to give certain rehabilitated individuals a second chance by reforming and expanding the current expungement law.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Dave Obey Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Former Congressman Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin’s largest congressional district stretching over 20 Counties from Marathon to Polk, Douglas to Oneida, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Oct 15th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Action to Help Reduce Wisconsin’s Rape Kit Backlog
Wisconsin’s Department of Justice to Receive $2 Million Federal Investment After Baldwin Calls on U.S. Attorney General to Take “Immediate Steps” to Address Backlog
Sep 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions
Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Supreme Court
Vel Phillips, a trailblazing civil rights and community leader, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Aug 19th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
Celebrating 45 Years of Service & Building Brighter Futures by Creating a College Culture
Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students
Apr 15th, 2015 by United Community Center
Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 15, 2014
Oct 15th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 30, 2014
Sep 30th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
DOJ must stop prosecuting unconstitutional tickets
“Considering yesterday’s ruling, the DOJ must immediately dismiss all of the approximately 400 remaining frivolous citations.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today issued a formal opinion to Milwaukee County Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark Grady.
Dec 12th, 2013 by J.B. Van Hollen
Rep. Taylor statement on Attorney General campaign
”I love my job as a state representative.”
Oct 31st, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Taylor statement on DOJ release of protesters’ private data
Walker protestors who’ve been cited by the Capitol Police at the noon-time Solidarity Sing-Alongs were provided private information about other protestors, including home addresses and social security numbers.
Sep 18th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
More Than 14,000 Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Payments Under National Mortgage Settlement
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that more than $21.85 million dollars will be distributed to 14,723 Wisconsin residents who lost their homes to foreclosure.
Jun 4th, 2013 by J.B. Van Hollen
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces Mortgage Settlement Relief to Wisconsin Residents Tops $143 Million, Exceeding Initial Estimates
Loan-related relief has averaged more than $46,000 per eligible borrower.
Feb 27th, 2013 by J.B. Van Hollen
City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hosts Conference on Stalking
Training event seeks to educate criminal justice and victim service providers
Oct 11th, 2012 by Press Release
