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Ballot Drop Boxes Are Secure Says State Election Chief, But Communities Are Backing Away
240,000 absentee ballots returned, but drop box use is well below 2020 levels.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down
Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad
Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.
Oct 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers
Justices questioned using partial veto to extend school funding for centuries.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules
Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal
State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing
Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws
In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot
Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk
DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage
State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Mazos Hamburgers is Closed
Iconic diner announced its closure last weekend after nine decades in business.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?
Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Bypasses Lower Courts To Hear RFK Jr. Ballot Case
Court will issue a decision 'as expeditiously as possible'
Sep 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Do Republicans Want Election Chaos?
Refusal to pay for elections commission staff will help fan the flames of conspiracy theories.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Your Vote Can Help Save Democracy
Wisconsin has made progress. A robust voter turnout in November will assure that continues.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Jay Heck
Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections
Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?
Sep 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief
The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.
Sep 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle
Sep 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases
Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing
MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Dodge County Clerks Backtrack on Using Drop Boxes
Republican sheriff and Trump supporter urges them not to, despite their legality.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
A Summer of Intense Politics
With more to come in the next two months.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?
County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos
Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.
Aug 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November
Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Recall Attempt From Vos Opponents
Another loss for group trying to oust Vos for refusing to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Jill Stein, Green Party Will Appear on Wisconsin Ballots, Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge
Court, in unsigned brief, says it won't take up Democrats attempt to block Stein from ballot.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care
Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Biden Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Overhaul
'Crisis of ethics' at court says President. Wisconsin's court governed by different rules.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds
Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?
Why did Republicans craft them? And why did choose August election for the vote?
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Why Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Are Now Legal
The explanation begins with a highly unusual 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes
Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation
But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Environmentalists Say End of Chevron Doctrine Could Harm Wisconsin Waters
US Supreme Court ruling overturning 40-year-old precedent reduces EPA power.
Jul 6th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured
Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Mario Koran
Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Box Access
Decision reverses a 2022 ruling, restores use of unmanned boxes to return absentee ballots.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases
Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Henry Redman
New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections
Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?
Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures
But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting
'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'
Jun 25th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District
Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
On 2nd Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Democrats Say Abortion Rights Still Key Issue
Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, causing 1849 law to go into effect in Wisconsin until challenged.
Jun 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Supreme Court Drops Prosser, Renames Law Library for State’s First Female Attorney
Conservative justice Rebecca Bradley calls move “petty.”
Jun 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman
Will Trump Attorney Jim Troupis Lose His Law License?
Troupis, along with Kenneth Chesebro and Michael Roman, face felony charges in Wisconsin false elector plot.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
High Court To Review Wisconsin’s Nearly-Century-Old Veto Power
Business group's lawsuit challenges Gov. Evers' partial veto to create 400 years of funding.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Robin Vos Faces Flak From Liberals and Conservatives
Assembly Speaker hit by liberal attack ad while fighting new recall attempt from the right.
Jun 15th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Supreme Court Creates Committee to Address Attorney Shortage ‘Crisis’
Lack of lawyers raises constitutional concerns around right to a speedy trial
Jun 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
State High Court Issues Partial Stay on Racine Absentee Voting Case
Must voting sites be in wards with similar voting patterns to ward with local clerk’s office?
Jun 12th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends False Elector Planner From Judicial Ethics Panel
Attorney Jim Troupis charged last week with a felony for his role in fake electors scheme.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?
Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Documents Undercut False Electors’ Claim It Was a Contingency Plan
Emails, texts in state's case against plotters suggest goal was to sow chaos before Jan. 6.
Jun 9th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Brad Schimel Is Mr. Anti-Abortion
Conservative candidate for state Supreme Court a national leader in pushing to ban abortions.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Council Happy With New Election Chief
'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Lawyer Will Lead American Bar Association
Madison-based attorney Michelle Behnke focuses on real estate and business law.
May 30th, 2024 by Colleen Leahy
Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again
They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.
May 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down
UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.
May 25th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes
Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.
May 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
State Supreme Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing Over Facebook Posts
Former officer Erik Andrade's posts mocked 2018 arrest of Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State High Court Maintains Law Against Unmarried Adoptions
Unmarried people cannot adopt the children of their partners, majority rules.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority
Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds
Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall
The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short
State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Petition Asks State Supreme Court to Limit Challenges to Election Laws
Granting standing based on 'vote pollution' will create chaos, Democrats contend.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos
Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time
Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees
Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Vos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’
Assembly Speaker hired, then fired former state Supreme Court Justice to lead failed effort.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Very Own Rudy Giuliani Should Not Oversee Judicial Ethics
How did Jim Troupis, a leader in fake Republican elector scheme, get reappointed?
Mar 25th, 2024 by Richard Niess
Protasiewicz Will Not Step Aside in Racine Voting Case
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says the case could have statewide implications for absentee voting.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’
Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps
Mar 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?
It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?
Mar 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Robin Vos Calls Recall Organizers ‘Whack Jobs’ and ‘Morons’
Assembly Speaker plans to challenge the recall petitions filed against him.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case
Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization
Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Mar 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
State Supreme Court Will Reconsider Absentee Drop Boxes
Prior's court's conservative majority had banned their use in Wisconsin.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments
Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'
Mar 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos Recall Appears Short on Signatures
Which map of district should be used? Elections Commission says state Supreme Court must decide.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Henry Redman
