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The Death of Jermaine Claybrooks
Police killed suspected drug dealer, but his family and lawyer say slaying unjustified.
Oct 15th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.
Oct 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
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
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
Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
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
Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering
Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
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
Concealed Carry Hasn’t Prevented Crime
Aggravated assault with guns has risen 43% since concealed carry legalized.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Chris Walker
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
Who Is Barred From Buying Guns?
And what are the federal and states law regarding background checks?
Aug 29th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
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
Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
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
City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence
Local leaders call for comprehensive solution to gun violence in Milwaukee.
Aug 10th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
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
What I’ve Done to Promote Open Records
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel describes steps taken by his department.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
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
Will Schimel Proposal Lead to More Open Records?
Attorney General's proposal sounds good, but the devil's in the details.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by April Barker
Did Sen. Tiffany Lie On Political Fliers?
Northwoods dispute over local elections leads to legal complaint filed against the Republican legislator.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
The Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Given higher court’s slap-down of Judge Randa’s decisions overthrowing Wisconsin laws, just where does the law now stand?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
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
Why Disciplined Government Workers Should Be Named
Some state agencies resist, but Journal Sentinel editorial page editor David Haynes argues the public is better served by full disclosure.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by David Haynes
State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Bill Requiring Background Check On Gun Buyers Won’t Pass
92% of poll respondents favor it, but a high percentage of Wisconsin legislators disagree.
Mar 12th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
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
We Don’t Want Your Stinking Drones
A (gasp) bipartisan bill to protect privacy from drones raises interesting issues.
Jan 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
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
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How Liars Jail the Innocent
State laws have no standards on police informants, whose wrongful testimony can put innocent people behind bars.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Mario Koran
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
Cash the Check, Lawyers Benefit From Controversy at Capitol
New laws passed by Walker and GOP keep getting challenged in court.
Aug 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Will Van Hollen Stay as Attorney General?
He hasn't announced a 2014 reelection effort. He might decide to pursue other interests.
Jul 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Taxpayers Pay Big for Sex Predator Treatment
State pays $141,000 per year, four times more than for average prisoner.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Steven Walters
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
Concealed Carry Law Shields Law Breakers
Law protects identities of felons, abusers and fugitives, and makes it difficult to study impact of concealed carry.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How Sand Mines Pollute
Wisconsin is the leading supplier of sand for oil and gas fracking. But nearly one-fifth of sand mines have environmental violations.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Kate Prengaman
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
New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations
Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.
Feb 18th, 2013 by Sarah Karon
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
Why Republicans are Dumping on Jim Doyle
Republicans are squirming about a state investigation of the legislative caucuses, and their attack dogs are going after Attorney General Jim Doyle to try to prevent it.
Sep 4th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
