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Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
City May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Perez Sees Regional Impact For DNC Convention
Milwaukee’s 2020 convention will give Democratic Party springboard to organize Midwest.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming
City poised to deny claim by motorcyclist, clearing way for first of 11 lawsuits.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FIRE Cluster Can Help Grow Economy
Finance, real estate and insurance businesses are one of our best bets for state prosperity.
Apr 17th, 2019 by John Torinus
Special Interests Spent $4.3 Million on Supreme Court Race
63% of the money spent to support losing candidate Lisa Neubauer.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
How to Win in 2020
Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!
Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever
Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk
Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn
And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.
Apr 5th, 2019 by RT Both
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call
Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board
Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
SEIU Biggest Labor Union Campaign Donor
Public-private employees union spent $718,700 on Evers, $131,140 on Neubauer.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Rise of Brian Hagedorn
Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race
Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Second Judge Rules Against Lame Duck Laws
Evers calls it “victory for the people.” Republicans will appeal.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Shelton, Jones Pick Best and Worst Cases
Milwaukee Circuit Court candidates pick best and worst Supreme Court decisions.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Outside Spending for Neubauer Swamps Hagedorn
A 14 to 1 spending advantage for groups supporting Neubauer in Supreme Court race.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties
Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.
Mar 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
State Supreme Court has one of nation’s weakest rules to prevent ethical conflicts.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Solar Developer Will Fight We Energies
Eagle Point Solar asking state regulators to allow solar project opposed by We Energies.
Mar 12th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen
Third Party Donations Favor Neubauer
Just 4% of $407,000 in outside money for Supreme Court race so far backs Hagedorn.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Donors Gave $10 Million to Secretive Groups
State donors giving to third party groups for 2018 election set new state record.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
$35.8 Million Spent on Legislative Races
New record set: 2018 spending was 27% more than in 2016, double that in 2014.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Big Donors Give More to Hagedorn
But his opponent Lisa Neubauer has more cash on hand in race for Supreme Court.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn
After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers
Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Hagedorn’s Views on Gay Rights Matter
Judge’s past criticism of key Supreme Court ruling suggests he could oppose rights of same-sex couples.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
High Court Hears Gun Liability Case
Is website facilitating illegal gun sales liable for Brookfield spa shooting?
Feb 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Opposes ‘Dark Store’ Loophole
Would end tax break backed by WMC, which has donated $25 million to politicians.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Coalition Seeks More Criminal Justice Funding
Criminal justice agencies and associations say their budget proposal will improve system.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Larson Bills Reform Campaign Finance
Would reduce donation limits, increase transparency requirements.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race
Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
State Facing Endless Lawsuits?
Suits by governor, legislature, citizens coming on lame duck laws, gerrymandering.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Republican War Against Democracy
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?
Attorneys may sue, but urge Evers and Kaul to pursue a suit to overturn contract.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Do Defense Lawyers Overlook Childhood Trauma?
Too many fail to investigate mitigating evidence of such trauma, says national expert in MU Law School speech.
Nov 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
Wood County Defendants Go Without Lawyers
Common practice in county is to hold preliminary hearings without a defense attorney.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Clerks Concerned About Moving Presidential Primary
Walker wants three straight months of elections in 2020; County clerks cite cost and confusion.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Apologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge
Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Local Leaders Demand Big Store Tax Reform
18 municipal leaders say big box tax loopholes costly, push legislators to change law.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Is John McAdams a Bully?
MU professor calls it free speech. But faculty seeks new policy against cyberbullying.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Court Reverses $6.7 Million Rape Verdict
Federal appeals court rules county not liable for employee raping county jail inmate.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
18-Year-Old Hangs Himself, Lacked Lawyer
Case spotlights state’s constitutional crisis, inadequate funding for appointed counsel.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
How To Be a Dark Money Donor
It’s so easy in Wisconsin. Though it's not very democratic.
Sep 8th, 2018 by Bill Kraus and Matt Rothschild
Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims
State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Pawan Naidu
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Governor is so unpopular he must bludgeon his opponent or change his identity. Or both.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Air Travel Abuses Taxpayers
Governor bills taxpayers for 869 flights, many blatantly political, some as short as 24 miles.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Louise Lyall and Savion Castro
Dallet’s Curious Attack on Justice System
Her call to re-examine black incarceration rate raises question of her role in that system.
Aug 17th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline
Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Nicole Ki
In Defense of the Federalist Society
Our members hold different views and hold debates on many subjects.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Nathan Imfeld, Robert Driscoll, Matt Fernholz, and Anne-Louise Mittal
Both Parties Weak on Clergy Sex Abuse
Yes, Matt Flynn has a bad record on the issue but so does Sen. Ron Johnson.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Peter Isely
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
The Plague of Bail Jumping Charges
134% increase in such charges in state since 2000 may force innocent people to plead guilty.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
McAdams Decision Is a Travesty
Cyber-bullying was championed by state Supreme Court, while trashing faculty governance.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
McAdams Owes Victory to WILL
MU professor reinstated, was represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Jul 6th, 2018 by George Mitchell
High Court Favors Donors to Justices
Conservative justices decide malpractice case in favor of business groups who gave them $37,000.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
National Democratic Group Impacts State
Run by Eric Holder, with money from George Soros and AFSCME.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State High Court Evades Open Records
Are Roggensack and justices claiming they're exempt from state open records law?
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Mark Belling
High Court Backs Evers Over Walker
Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Outside Groups Spend $4 Million on State Elections
Leading spenders are liberal Greater Wisconsin Committee and two conservative groups.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
High Court Approves New Factory Farm
Factory farm had backing from large GOP contributors.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Don’t Chip Away at Open Records Law
Access to public information should not be limited based on who's requesting it.
Jun 5th, 2018 by Bill Lueders
Offense At Age Nine a Felony?
State high court approves adult felony charge though offender then said to be eight or nine.
May 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Splits Decision on Lawyer Pay
Hikes fee for county-appointed lawyers but not lowest-in-nation fee of state public defender’s office.
May 21st, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair
Blaming lawyers for sins of their clients is simply wrong.
May 15th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Walker Tries to Rig the System
He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.
May 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Greater Wisconsin Committee Spends Big
But the liberal group has mostly lost in elections since 2010.
May 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What Do Voters Want from Justices?
Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Race Spending Topped $3 Million
And that’s just outside spending, which was nearly even for Screnock and Dallet.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Votes In 2018 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Were Most Partisan In Two Decades
Despite differing outcomes, ballot preferences echoed 2016 Presidential election.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Aaron Weinschenk
Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
How John McAdams Burned His Bridges
Marquette professor’s suspension comes after decades of his attacks on MU. Part 2 of a series.
Apr 4th, 2018 by RT Both
7 Election Takeaways
What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?
Apr 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
Screnock opposes recusal rule, even if he gets $1 million from group that brings cases to court.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Outside Groups Spend $2.2 Million on High Court
WMC and Greater Wisconsin are biggest spenders on Supreme Court race.
Mar 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Long Arm of the WMC
Big business group wants to buy another high court justice, as WMC has admitted.
Mar 31st, 2018 by James Rowen
Screnock Outspending Dallet in Court Race
Together two candidates’ campaigns spending $1.2 million
Mar 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Strange Race for Supreme Court
Look carefully. Both candidates are not what they claim to be.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
