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Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue

Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue

Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.

Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution

Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution

Farms likely overapplied 16 million pounds of nitrogen in fertilizer in 2022, says new report.

Assembly Republicans Announce Bills to Support Affordable Housing

Assembly Republicans Announce Bills to Support Affordable Housing

'We’re talking about small ranch homes, some... built without garages.'

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.

Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills

Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills

Plus four task forces. With jabs at Democratic proposals.

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.

Murphy’s Law: 11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Murphy’s Law

11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting

Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors

State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors

$2.2 million per year diverted from city schools could violate state constitution.

Data Wonk: The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn
Data Wonk

The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn

Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Bernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin

Bernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin

US Senator from Vermont to join Viroqua town hall in 3rd Congressional District.

Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes

Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes

Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.

Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps

Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps

Law firms want Republican procedure used to attempt to strike down Wisconsin Congressional maps.

Your Right to Know: Ann Walsh Bradley Was an Open Records Champion
Your Right to Know

Ann Walsh Bradley Was an Open Records Champion

Supreme Court justice was a model for courts and governments on the issue.

Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting

Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting

Would allow third parties to nominate candidates from two major parties.

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.

Data Wonk: Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
Data Wonk

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

Tony Evers Confirms He Won’t Seek Third Term

Tony Evers Confirms He Won’t Seek Third Term

First open race for governor since 2010.

New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin

New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin

Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.

Data Wonk: The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Data Wonk

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

Republicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike

Republicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike

If the bill passes the Legislature, it would face ironic hurdle: Evers' veto pen.

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

Murphy’s Law: Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Murphy’s Law

Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?

Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.

New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision

New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision

But while Republican challengers build their war chests, Evers could quickly refill his coffers.

Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn

Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn

Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

Data Wonk: Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
Data Wonk

Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings

Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

WI Supreme Court Curtails Legislative Committee’s Rule Making Authority

WI Supreme Court Curtails Legislative Committee’s Rule Making Authority

4-3 decision sides with Evers in dispute over conversion therapy ban.

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records

Backed by open records supporters. But will Vos, state Assembly consider bill?

The State of Politics: New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
The State of Politics

New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget

For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.

Your Right to Know: When Transparency Is Disregarded
Your Right to Know

When Transparency Is Disregarded

St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

The State of Politics: The Rise of Jill Karofsky
The State of Politics

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court

UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court

In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps

Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

Data Wonk: How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
Data Wonk

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits

7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken

Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken

Letter from the U.S. Department of Justices accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law.

US Supreme Court Rules for Wisconsin Group in Religious-Rights Case

US Supreme Court Rules for Wisconsin Group in Religious-Rights Case

9-0 decision says Superior's Catholic Charities Bureau needn't pay unemployment tax.

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.

State Budget Talks Called Off

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

Data Wonk: Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
Data Wonk

Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million

Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million

Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.

Who Leaked State Supreme Court Document

Who Leaked State Supreme Court Document

Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan

Relieved of duties during criminal proceedings against her.

Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships

Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships

Tesla seeks to change laws limiting manufacturers that go back to mid-20th century.

Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs

Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs

Search for qualified interpreters is delaying justice in some cases.

Murphy’s Law: Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit
Murphy’s Law

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.

K-12 Education: New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
K-12 Education

New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support

Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired

Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired

Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'

Murphy’s Law: How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?
Murphy’s Law

How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?

The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

Back in the News: Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election
Back in the News

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power

Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power

Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.

Murphy’s Law: 19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Murphy’s Law

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

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