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Outside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race
Nearly six times more than previous record of $5.03 million set in 2020.
May 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Order Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19
Aurora doctors refused to administer the deworming drug, triggering lawsuit.
May 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access
Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Former Judge Derek Mosley Working To Get Milwaukee Talking
Mosley, now with Marquette, hopes to break down barriers, promote civil discourse.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Judge Allows Those Suing Fake Electors To Remain On Case
Dane County judge rules there is no conflict of interest, despite Trump attorney's objection.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters
Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?
Apr 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Uihleins Are Now Billionaires
Top Republican donors join state's leading billionaires John Menard and Diane Hendricks.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
This Is First Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court In Living Memory
Media says court was liberal 15 years ago. Dead wrong. This is a radical change.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund
Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Race Shows Need for Campaign Finance Reform
Now that Republicans got outspent in big money race, will they back any reforms?
Apr 10th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild
Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached
And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice
Rep. Knodl’s victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Matthew DeFour
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
17 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Geenen Upsets Brash in Appeals Court Race
Incumbent William Brash loses in a landslide to challenger Sara Geenen.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Dan Knodl Declares Victory in 8th District Senate Race
Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin hasn't conceded. Republican supermajority at stake.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Gena Defeats Lena For Municipal Court Judge
Molly Gena trumps Sen. Lena Taylor in race to replace Derek Mosley.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals
Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Top 20 Donors to State Political Parties
George Soros, Steven Spielberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman among rich donors across U.S. pouring money into Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Peter Cameron and Hina Suzuki
Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes
Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How Wisconsin Became Wild West of Campaign Spending
In just 20 years quiet nonpartisan Supreme Court races turned into something ugly.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues
If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
The Life and Times of Dan Kelly
Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.
Apr 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
$38 Million Spent on High Court Race
$23.7 million by outside groups and $14.6 million by campaigns, with Kelly still behind in total spending.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Highest Percentage of Women Justices
That's 86%, compared to a 38% average for all state high courts.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Geenen Challenges Walker-Appointed Judge
Bill Brash’s campaign email promises he will be a conservative, links him with Dan Kelly.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Kelly Campaign Airing Remake of Racist “Willie Horton Ad”
1988 ad was used by George H.W. Bush against Michael Dukakis. Kelly creates nearly shot-for-shot remake.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay
Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly
West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge
Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Protasiewicz Crushing Kelly in TV Ads
Liberal candidate has run more than three times as many ads as the conservative. Kelly's campaign vows to catch up.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Anti-Abortion Groups Unite to Defend State Law
Opposing Vos proposal of exceptions for rape and incest. Working to elect Dan Kelly.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Opee Awards Honor Open Records Champions
And chastise those who block transparency.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work
Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Race Costs $13 Million in Three Weeks
Ad war will help set national spending record. 'We're gonna blow it out of the water.'
Mar 11th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Daniel Kelly Is Not a Good Legal Scholar
Even conservative justices have criticized his decisions for poor reasoning.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Steph Tai and Tahirih Lee
Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched
Home Crew Coalition backing $290 million state subsidy for Milwaukee Brewers stadium.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race
All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?
Mar 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Candidates Will Debate Just Once
Kelly and Protasiewicz will debate March 21. Protasiewicz declined other debates.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'
Mar 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman
Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee
Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Protasiewicz Says She Would Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Democratic Party
Kelly declines to see if he would recuse himself on cases involving megadonor Richard Uihlein.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million
Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Supreme Court Race All About Sex Offenders
Which is strange because the state high court will probably never rule on such cases.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member
Yes, Fred Prehn delayed providing records but no, plaintiff can't collect attorney fees.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority
Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Protasiewicz, Kelly To Face Off In High-Stakes Supreme Court Race
Jennifer Dorow falls to Kelly in hotly-contested race between conservatives.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results
Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against “Dark Store Loophole”
With no dissent, court rules against big-box retailers' tax reduction strategy.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Henry Leonard
Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary
Early voting runs through Saturday.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
The State Judicial Commission Blew It
Cautioning Justice Karofsky on her manners toward a Trump attorney was wrong.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Richard Niess
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Celebrating Black Resistance
Black History Month a good time to celebrate how many racial barriers have been overcome.
Feb 12th, 2023 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court
'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'
Feb 10th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?
Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary
Through Feb. 18, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Judge Dorow Hiding Her Biography?
Supreme Court candidate’s years defending criminals could be fodder for attack ads.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Dorow Tells Drug Dealers They Are Responsible for Overdose Deaths
Cases shine light on how judge handles issue that may involve her son.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022
Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring
A Right-Wing War In High Court Race
It's getting nasty: Mark Belling blasts candidate Kelly and Justice Bradley attacks candidate Dorow and Belling.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How Are State’s Women Doing Under 1849 Abortion Ban?
Not so well, doctors say.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board
Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History
Up to $50 million could be spent, with national money pouring into Wisconsin.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
The Radical Views of Kelly and Dorow
Both candidates for state Supreme Court got legal training from mediocre Bible-oriented school.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally
March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results
The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election
Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
High Court Race Divides Republicans
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
How State Supreme Court Races Got So Partisan
Outside groups spent $27,000 on 2003 race. By 2020 that rose to $5 million.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order
Circuit court ruled that hospital must provide drug to patient. Appeals court paused ruling.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling
Attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin declares for race that already has four Republicans.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever
Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour
