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Wisconsin Needs Fair Maps
Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers
Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Laurel White
State Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Faces Voter Suppression Effort
Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography
The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Must Release Sex Offender Data
Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Boycott the Uline Corporation
Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Bipartisan Support For Teaching The Holocaust
As incidents of antisemitism rise in state, bipartisan bill mandates Holocaust education.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
High Court Minority Embarrasses Itself
State Supreme Court came perilously close to invalidating a legal election.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order
Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates
Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate
They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance
Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge
After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn and Melanie Conklin
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate
A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
We Hate State Administrators
State Supreme Court conservatives keep blasting the administrative state. Why?
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s 4th Branch of Government
COVID-19 may have more influence on governing than the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Science on COVID-19 and Schools
When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions
State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming
Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s COVID-19 Surge Has Passed
But will it return? The data tells a story of what we might expect.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Wisconsin’s Person of The Year
Supreme Court justice showed a lot of backbone in following the law, not politics.
Dec 30th, 2020 by John Torinus
Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election
Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Republicans Join New Federal Election Lawsuit
Suit seeks to toss results from five states in advance of Electoral College.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawyers Denounce Attacks on State Justices
They call on state bar, Supreme Court leadership to condemn threatening, anti-Semitic attacks.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Why Shirley Abrahamson Mattered
For decades one of the leading state supreme court judges in the nation.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
‘I Am Not a Republican Justice’
State Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn discusses his decisions and right-wing attacks on him
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Shirley Abrahamson Dies at Age 87
She was first woman and longest serving justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Justices Face Anti-Semitic, Misogynist Attacks After Trump Ruling
State Supreme Court Justices Jill Karofsky and Rebecca Dallet attacked in post on white-supremacist website.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order
The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments
Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Small Businesses Pan Assembly COVID Proposals
Robust state aid, uniform public health rules outweigh proposals such as liability shields.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked
The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
‘Our Institutions Held Strong’
Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden
State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case
4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
2,000 Object to Redistricting Proposal
272 pages of comments compiled by Fair Maps Coalition oppose state Supreme Court drawing legislative districts.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Judge Brett Ludwig, who President Trump nominated, rules election followed the rule of law
Dec 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Circuit Court Rejects Trump’s Wisconsin Ballot Challenge
The decision could be appealed to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election
Dec 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline
Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Taking Cell Phone Data at Issue
They’ve done it with Blacks Lives Matter protesters and in murder case now before state Supreme Court.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Texas Attorney General Seeks to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Motion to U.S. Supreme Court repeats arguments of Trump campaign on election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Henry Redman
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State
Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election
Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties
Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State DNR Still Wrong on Lakeshore Golf Course
Kohler Co. plan, okayed under Gov. Walker is bad precedent and bad for environment.
Dec 4th, 2020 by James Rowen
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Files Second Suit Seeking to Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Trump campaign targets five cities, alleging voter fraud.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle
Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Lawyers vs Democracy
Reading through the lawsuits, you can see why judges rejected them
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin Recount Grows Biden’s Margin, But Trump Says Fight Isn’t Over
President promises a lawsuit while Biden's margin grows by 87 votes.
Nov 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Promises Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Election Results
Campaign's lawsuit would be third suit that seeks to overturn Wisconsin's presidential election.
Nov 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Lawsuit Challenges Election Drop Boxes, Wants Election Thrown Out
It's the second suit challenging the election. A third could be coming.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Recount Finished, Dane County Continuing
Biden's margin grows by 132 votes.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Counting Effectively Completed, Milwaukee County Recount Will Finish on Friday
One ward remains, Trump campaign maintaining objections to over 100,000 ballots.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Leadership Vacuum Is Killing People
Deaths per day will double by Christmas. And red counties are getting hit the worst.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Allies Sue To Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Suit would overturn results before recount even done and have Legislature choose electors.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission
Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Dear Wisconsin Supreme Court
Please follow normal procedures and allow all petitioners to be heard on critical issue of gerrymandering.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Mayo Clinic Puts Hospital Beds in Garage, Lobbies as COVID-19 Surges
Its hospitals in northwestern Wisconsin at 100% capacity and overwhelmed.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
‘MAGA’ Rally in Wauwatosa Gathers Hundreds
One day after Mayfair Mall shooting Trump supporters gather, including many with guns.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital
As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
State High Court to Review School Shutdown
WILL and school choice group sue to block Racine order closing all schools.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
State Supreme Court Gets ‘F’ For Ethics
Its recusal rule was written by groups the court is supposed to oversee.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by James Rowen
Hospital Association Wants State Action on COVID-19
Healthcare workers and hospitals straining under surge in hospitalizations.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle
The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Right-Wing vs Left-Wing Lawyers
WILL has more funding, more staff, more Harvard. Can a new liberal law group compete?
Nov 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021
New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Circuit Courts Limit In-Person Proceedings
At least five counties have taken actions to suspend jury trials or limit in-person hearings.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers
6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Record 7,497 New COVID-19 Cases As Hospital Capacity Dwindles
58 deaths pushes 30-day average to 33.57
Nov 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns
State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands
Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
‘Bleak Winter’ Coming for Wisconsin
The numbers show COVID-19 exploding. True leadership is sorely needed.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules
As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
