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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
The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Geoff Davidian
Marquette vs. John McAdams
Fired conservative professor only had to apologize. Instead he’s going to court.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by RT Both
Judge Jason Downer’s Home Restored
How Russell Zimmermann restored one of city's "finest Victorian Gothic" buildings.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Can Juveniles Get Life Without Parole?
Appeals Court asks State Supreme Court to decide if that’s constitutional.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?
Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
New Laws Could Decide High Court Race
2015 law allows unlimited spending, Screnock already taking advantage of this.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Republican Party is Screnock’s Top Donor
Dallet and Burns have no donations from two parties in state Supreme Court race.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts
Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jay Heck
Dark Money Targets Supreme Court Race
Secretive Wisconsin Alliance for Reform will do ads, has connections to GOP, Koch Brothers.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
National Group Has Huge Clout in Wisconsin
Virginia-based Republican State Leadership Committee spent $2.9 million to elect conservatives here.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dark Money’s High Court Candidate
Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Women’s March Brings Thousands Downtown
As one attendee puts it, “the stakes are too high, I can’t stay home.”
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Laura Thompson
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Can Dallet Win Supreme Court Primary?
Outspoken Madison liberal Tim Burns stands in her way.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Wealthy Are Supreme Court Candidates?
Liberal Burns has most money, conservative Screnock the least.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers
If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.
Dec 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Gives Prosecutors More Power
State Supreme Court overrules statute and high court ruling previously cited 168 times.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward
But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again
His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
High Court Candidate Hires Koch Operatives
Judge Michael Screnock’s Supreme Court campaign hires former execs of Koch-funded groups.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby
A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”
But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Fire Fighter Lives Far Far Away
Union leader Seager lives In McMansion Jr.-style home worth $475,000 in Town of Jackson.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
GOP Water Grabbers At It Again
Republican Tom Tiffany targets Public Trust doctrine that protects our waters.
Oct 26th, 2017 by James Rowen
Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many
WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Katherine Proctor and Dee J. Hall
Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules
Common Cause and judges at town hall meeting say state’s judicial system must be reformed.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
New Battles Over Open Records
Suits by citizens now trying to restrict public information.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Bill Lueders
How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts
Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Foxconn Deal Suspends Judicial Rules
Proposal allows company to skip lower courts, appeal directly to state Supreme Court.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Your Gun Rights on the Streetcar
State Supreme Court says concealed carry is legal on public transit.
Sep 5th, 2017 by James Lewis
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?
Bill overturns ruling that assesses big-box stores as though they are empty.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Wins and losses for openness and accountability.
Aug 1st, 2017 by April Barker
Superintendent’s Race Cost $1 Million
More than three-fourths of money spent to reelect Tony Evers.
Jul 21st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap
National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
High Court Buries Recusal Decision
Rejection of recusal petition by 50 judges quietly released on July 4th weekend.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Lifetime GPS Monitoring Is Legal
State Appeals Court approves lifetime GPS device for former sex offender.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated
And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.
May 29th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bill Ends Chain Store Tax Loophole
Proposed by GOP legislators, opposed by business lobbyists.
May 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Disclose All Donations to Judges
Bill requires prompt disclosure of donations by parties to a case.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
High Court Wrongly Rejects Recusal
Dumps proposal by 54 retired judges, assures big money influence.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?
With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.
Apr 19th, 2017 by John Torinus
That’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats File Complaint Against Gableman
Claiming he violated code of conduct by helping Republican fundraiser.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
