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Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Access to Voter Competency Records

Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Access to Voter Competency Records

Election conspiracy group wanted records that are closed under state law.

Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls

Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls

Republicans using fictitious liberal group linked to Madison publication to mislead Democrats?

WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE

WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE

The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.

How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon

How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon

City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.

Data Wonk: Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?
Data Wonk

Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?

Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.

Court Tosses Minority Grant, But Options Remain To Aid Students

Court Tosses Minority Grant, But Options Remain To Aid Students

Education policy expert urges Wisconsin to repurpose funds and confront affordability issue.

State Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Minority College Grant Program

State Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Minority College Grant Program

Justices unanimously rule program for students of color unconstitutional.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.

Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Revisits Recusal Rules

Wisconsin Supreme Court Revisits Recusal Rules

Will hear from members of public. Current rules were written by a business lobby.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Congressional Map

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge To Congressional Map

Appeal argues districts are an anti-competitive gerrymander favoring incumbents, not parties.

Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses

Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses

Union leaders dispute conservative think tank’s report even as membership falls sharply statewide.

Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

James Troupis faces felony charges of forgery for his role in 2020 fake elector plot.

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.

Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court

ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.

Murphy’s Law: Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl
Murphy’s Law

Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl

Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle

Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?

Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention

Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention

84% of WI Republicans approve of president despite his negative impact on state elections.

Data Wonk: The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Data Wonk

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.

Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again

Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again

Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.

Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling

Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling

Could US Supreme Court ruling lead to changes in Common Council and school board maps?

Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount

Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount

State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.

The State of Politics: Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?
The State of Politics

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

No Recusal, No Misconduct Review In Wisconsin False Elector Forgery Case

No Recusal, No Misconduct Review In Wisconsin False Elector Forgery Case

Troupis’ attempt to sideline two liberal justices and challenge a Dane County judge falls flat at the Supreme Court.

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.

How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks

How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks

Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.

WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit

WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit

Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.

High Court Rules Pabst Brewing Can Be Held Liable for Workplace Injuries

High Court Rules Pabst Brewing Can Be Held Liable for Workplace Injuries

5-2 decision by WI Supreme Court finds company liable under 1911 'safe place statute.'

Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Justice Ziegler won't run for reelection, leaving open seat for April 2027 election.

Murphy’s Law: Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created
Murphy’s Law

Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created

Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.

Republican Sen. Jesse James to Retire From WI Legislature

Republican Sen. Jesse James to Retire From WI Legislature

James is fifth Republican state senator and third from from a swing district to quit.

Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout

Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout

Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign

Politics, Drop Boxes And City Hall Mics, Two Mayors Won’t Face Charges

Politics, Drop Boxes And City Hall Mics, Two Mayors Won’t Face Charges

A Republican DA and Democratic counterpart say the facts drove their decisions in both cases.

Murphy’s Law: Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race
Murphy’s Law

Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race

Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.

Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November

Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November

Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.

Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority

Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority

Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.

6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?

Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign

Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign

A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.

Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters

Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters

ACLU hails unanimous decision as a major due process victory for kids questioned by officers on campus.

Wisconsin Led Nation in Union Membership Decline

Wisconsin Led Nation in Union Membership Decline

Wisconsin now a below-average state, report finds.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed

Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement

Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office

Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office

Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.

WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill

WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill

Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.

Sen. Van Wanggaard Won’t Seek Reelection

Sen. Van Wanggaard Won’t Seek Reelection

Racine County Republican's retirement creates key battleground Senate seat in 2026.

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending

Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending

With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.

Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?

Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?

ACLU warns it could affect voters who register to vote by mail.

High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law

High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law

WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.

Data Wonk: Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
Data Wonk

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations

Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations

But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran

Democrats call Trump's decision to wage war illegal, Republicans defend president.

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.

Milwaukee Democrat Faces Primary Challenger

Milwaukee Democrat Faces Primary Challenger

Challenger will take on three-term Democrat who has fallen out of favor with colleagues.

Robin Vos Announces Retirement

Robin Vos Announces Retirement

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.

Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes

Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes

Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.

Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.

Data Wonk: What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us
Data Wonk

What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us

Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?

Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund

Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund

GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.

WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.

Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan

Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan

Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation. Shorewood judge's ruling will be appealed.

GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030

GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030

Republicans say bill adds guardrails; Democrats say it waters down a conservation legacy, centralizes power.

Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye

Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye

But now Senate needs to take up bill. Network remains offline.

Revealed —  All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race

Revealed — All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race

Half of all campaign cash came from donors giving at least $10,000. Who are they?

The State of Politics: 250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
The State of Politics

250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year

April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.

Murphy’s Law: A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Murphy’s Law

A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?

Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?

Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June

Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June

Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was arrested and is still in Dodge County Jail.

Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

Judge Denies DA’s Move To Merge Tearman Spencer Cases

Spencer's attorney says they're ready to take cases to trial.

Shorewood Beach Showdown Tests Who Owns Lake Michigan’s Sand

Shorewood Beach Showdown Tests Who Owns Lake Michigan’s Sand

A professor ticketed for trespassing near Atwater Park is pushing courts to open dry shoreline to the public.

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Governor taps judicial appointee for different branch to take Dugan's seat.

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.

Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab

Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab

Fears of purging legal voters as DOJ lawsuit seeks sensitive Wisconsin data.

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.

Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays

Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays

Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.

Data Wonk: Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto
Data Wonk

Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

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