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Conservative Activists Target Assembly Speaker Vos With Recall
Racine County representative faces recall for not backing Trump's theories, impeaching Wolfe.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors
Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot
Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection
Chisholm has served as Milwaukee County District Attorney since 2007.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants Will Cost Up To $200,000
Two college professors are each being paid $450 per hour.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted
Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Can Republicans Delay Redistricting?
They’re certainly trying. How will state Supreme Court respond?
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Did Leonard Leo Save Scott Walker?
Federalist Society leader helped elect Wisconsin justices who killed John Doe probe.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot
Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer
The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering
226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session
Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Planned Kohler Golf Course Along Lake Michigan Hits Roadblock
Appeals Court upholds judge’s 2019 decision to overturn DNR permit to fill wetlands.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Bennet Goldstein
Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Will Women Vote for Brad Schimel?
Former Attorney General a formidable candidate for state Supreme Court. Except for a couple issues.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal
Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade
Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors
Wisconsin Supreme Court will rule on case, which would make workers eligible for unemployment.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises
Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
New Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz
New Supreme Court judge previously said she disagreed with prior rulings on 2011 law.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push
HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Here’s To State Republicans Who Support Constitution
GOP veterans join Wisconsin branch of national group Keep Our Republic.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Bill Kaplan
Schimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate
He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Dianne Hesselbein Is New Senate Minority Leader
Democrats pick her to succeed Sen. Agard, now running for Dane County Executive.
Dec 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec
Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker
Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
After Gov. Evers Appointed Him, Judge Wants Full-Term On Court
Jorge Fragoso was appointed to the bench in September by Gov. Tony Evers.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Will Supreme Court Rule On Gerrymandering Lawsuit?
And what exactly does contiguity mean when it comes to legislative maps?
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Gerrymandering Case
Case, before court’s now-liberal majority, could overturn Republicans’ entrenched advantage.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Environmental Groups Want Evers To Block Lakefront Golf Course Land Swap
Kohler, seeking to build golf course near Lake Michigan, needs land swap with state park.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee County GOP Official Connected to QAnon
Brett Galaszewski uses QAnon podcast to recruit poll workers.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Prevents Domestic Violence Offenders From Carrying Guns
Democratic proposal addresses 'dangerous loophole' in current gun laws.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Court Orders Former Judge Roggensack To Produce Records Used To Advise Vos On Impeachment
Lawsuit challenges shrouded nature of how 3 judges guided Vos on possibly impeaching Judge Protasiewicz.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump
Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Jack Kelly
Decision To Reopen Court Conferences To Public Was A Good Move
For first time since 2012, public can can watch court consider administrative changes.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force
Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling
Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
What Can We Learn From Gerrymandering Case Briefs?
Seven parties submit written briefs in advance of oral arguments in Supreme Court case.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers
Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Bullying Isn’t Working
Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
In Defense of Gerrymandering
How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill
Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022
Number of incidents involving guns also surged.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Starts Its Review of Gerrymandering Case
And conservative justices are already dissenting.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official
In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Will U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?
Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools
Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Vos Says Impeaching Janet Protasiewicz Still An Option
Two former justices advised Assembly Speaker not to pursue it.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
How Gerrymanders Hurt Both Parties
Making political parties in state and nation more extreme, unrepresentative.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Fair Maps Advocates Condemn GOP Redistricting Plan
Still battling, Vos says U.S. Supreme Court will make Protasiewicz recuse.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished
Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood
Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Prosser Won’t Name Others Advising On Protasiewicz Impeachment
American Oversight has sued, demanding Vos name other members of panel.
Sep 30th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
The Impact of Impeachment Threats
Republicans seek to scare Justice Protasiewicz and elections overseer Meagan Wolfe into following their dictates.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting
Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
The Power of Wisconsin’s Gerrymander
Recent election results show how entrenched the Republican advantage is.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court
Attorney will take office Nov. 4, filling vacancy left by Judge Lindsey Grady.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes
Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment
Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz
Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Facing Court Challenge, Republicans Offer Drastic Redistricting Proposal
After opposing it for years, Vos says state should adopt Iowa-style nonpartisan process.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess and Anya van Wagtendonk
Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment
Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Protasiewicz Participates In First Supreme Court Hearing
Court resumes work following August investiture, meets on eviction records rules.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Judicial Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Protasiewicz
Her campaign comments on redistricting did not violate judicial code of ethics.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Democrats Respond To Republican Attempt to Force Protasiewicz Off Gerrymandering Case
Legislative Republicans have threatened impeachment if new judge doesn't recuse herself.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?
Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Emails Show Chaotic First Week of Liberal Control
Documents offer portrait of a court at war with itself.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Jack Kelly and Matthew DeFour
Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official
Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing
Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges
Law enforcement groups support it, ACLU opposes it.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?
Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider
Judges face an annual court house shuffle on August 1.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Michael Horne
State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo
Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Who Are State Supreme Court’s ‘Rogue Members’?
Ziegler and conservatives have ignored state Constitution in governance dispute.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Vos Says Republicans May Consider Impeaching Protasiewicz
Assembly Speaker says Supreme Court justice should recuse from redistricting case.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills
Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto
Aug 11th, 2023 by Jack Kelly and Matthew DeFour
North Shore Special Elections Show Impact of Gerrymandering
Packing-and-cracking allowed Republicans to keep control of seats that were trending Democratic.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Former Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’
Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’
Claims state Supreme Court liberal majority of holding a 'secret' meeting. Majority says all justices were invited.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Now Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Fires Administrator
Randy Koschnick, hired in 2017, previously ran for court as conservative candidate.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment
But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Lawsuit Filed To Overturn Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
Progressive law firms asking now-liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out controversial maps.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn In, Giving Liberals Control of Supreme Court
Wisconsin court's ideological persuasion flips for first time in 15 years.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Do Act 12 Mandates Violate State Constitution?
Legislation enabling Milwaukee sales tax included restrictions that could be challenged.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
How to Achieve Fair Legislative Maps
We can learn from Iowa and Michigan, which created independent redistricting to prevent gerrymandering.
Jul 25th, 2023 by State Sen. Jeff Smith and State Rep. Deb Andraca
GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign
After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys
Would create 'goose-stepping brigade," Justice Rebecca Bradley contends.
Jul 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Outraged By Evers’ Vetoes
Blasting 'trickery' of 'radical governor,' they vow to 'stand up and fight.'
Jul 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
