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Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Redistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps
Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.
May 7th, 2022 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ask Legislators For Records They Delete
Court decision opens door to treating deleted emails as open records.
May 3rd, 2022 by John Foust
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Vos Keeps Gableman Investigation Going
Though contract for probe was expiring, Speaker says it will continue, after pressure from Trump.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Who Is Conducting Gableman’s Investigation?
Private lawyer and partisan group heavily involved in taxpayer funded election probe.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Matt Mencarini
How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gableman Probe Tracks Personal Backgrounds of Election Workers
Woman with “weird nose ring” who “loves nature and snakes” likely a Democrat, review suggests.
Apr 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts
New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders
In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs
Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling
Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jay Heck
Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues
Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Rick Esenberg’s Brutal Views On Disabled People
WILL leader pushes state high court to prevent severely disabled from voting.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps
Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Blocks Destruction of Rare Wetland
A sand fracking company wanted to fill a wetland in Monroe County.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Will Release Of Deleted Records Shine Light on Legislature?
Vos releases some 20,000 documents. No group or reporter had ever requested deleted documents.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Another Bizarre Gableman Proposal
With no evidence recommends state stop using ERIC voter registration system.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
For Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Shadowy Business Courts Corrupt Justice System
Business Court project creates two-tiered justice system. But it's not too late to end it.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Richard Niess
Justice Thomas, Recusal And Wisconsin
U.S. and Wisconsin Supreme Court justices need not recuse no matter how flagrant the conflict of interest.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever
If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes
Karofsky objects to majority decision, saying senator has “personal stake” in the case.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos
Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court
On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Gableman’s Own Attorney Calls Election Decertification ‘Pointless’
The former State Supreme Court justice asked lawmakers to consider decertifying 2020 election.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps
Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Absentee Voting Begins for April 5 Election
Milwaukee seeks 'to make early voting as accessible as possible.'
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes
Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process
Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.
Mar 20th, 2022 by Henry Redman
How Gerrymandered Is New State Map?
Let’s measure how the two parties will fare under maps approved by state Supreme Court.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin
Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Ballots Mailed, Early Voting Begins March 22
Court ruling blocks use of drop boxes, but city has partial solution.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders
WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case
Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case
Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Taxpayers Pay for Gableman’s Groceries, Political Speeches
He has spent $519,000 so far on widely criticized election probe.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions
State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Upholds Brown County Sales Tax
Conservative group sued, arguing tax could only fund property tax relief.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Republicans To Appeal Redistricting
Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.
Mar 5th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Picks Evers’ Legislative Maps
New legislative maps meet court's "least change" criteria more than GOP-backed maps.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson and Bridgit Bowden
High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim
Can Chrystul Kizer, 17, use her assault to defend the killing? Case has gotten international attention.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Liberal Group One Of Top Outside Spenders
A Better Wisconsin Together, backed by unions, spent $5.2 million on 2020-2021 races.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles
Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Omicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants
Just when things getting better, new variant slammed restaurants like Odd Duck, Lazy Susan.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes
570 absentee drop boxes used in 66 counties barred by state high court beginning with April election.
Feb 12th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Committee Hears Unsupported Claims of Voter Fraud
A convicted fraudster, who once worked with Michael Gableman, makes wild allegations.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Denies Kleefisch Election Lawsuit
4-3 ruling rejects challenge to absentee ballot boxes by Republican candidate for governor.
Feb 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy
Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Voces Joins Suit Over Gableman Election Subpoenas
Immigrant-rights group received subpoenas as part of GOP election investigation.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Republicans Offer Slate of Election Bills
They won’t suppress votes, Bernier and other GOP legislators promise. Democrats skeptical.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
U.S. House Committee Subpoenas 2 Wisconsin ‘False’ Electors
10 state Republicans voted as ‘alternate’ electors, seeking to overturn legal election.
Jan 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State High Court Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes For February Primary
Hagedorn joins liberal justices. Court also agrees to hear expedited appeal of the case.
Jan 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Trump’s Lies Corrupting Wisconsin
His claims about elections shot down by courts, but WILL and Republicans working to turn those lies into laws.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Rules For GOP In Redistricting Attorneys Suit
Republican lawmakers sued for hiring redistricting attorneys before process even began.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes
Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
More Women In State Hold Elected Office
But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Hearing Redistricting Case
Court says it favors few changes to heavily gerrymandered state legislative districts.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal
Used in 40 states and backed by Republicans, until their new push to make them illegal.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes
Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
The War Against the Wisconsin Elections Commission
Wisconsin Republicans have picked up where Trump left off.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Upholds Deposition Order for Robin Vos
Vos tried to avoid deposition in open records suit related to 2020 election investigation.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Court Rejects Kaul Suit to Stop GOP Election Probe’s Subpoena
But judge warns she could reopen case if Gableman seek penalties against WEC leader.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Laurel White
State High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map
But will consider amended maps by Evers and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Robin Vos ‘Selling Out Democracy’?
Hintz looks back at four years as Assembly minority leader and how Republicans ‘lost their way.’
Jan 10th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey Mandell
Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections
But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Laurel White
Yes, There Was Good News In 2021
It wasn’t all gloom and doom. The top 12 good news stories of the year.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Evers Strategizes on Pandemic
Seeking federal help to staff health care facilities, reserving some pandemic aid for future problems.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns
If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Laurel White
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland
2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage
But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Considers Juvenile Shackling
Judges call for banning shackling in courts. State Supreme Court seeks public comments on issue.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
WILL’s Report Short on Evidence
Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End
Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’
Dec 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys
Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
WILL Report Finds Little Voter Fraud
But conservative group cites potential for future fraud, attacks election administrators.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
County Pension Reforms Have Done Little
Officials have often resisted reforms. Main relief has come from state passage of Act 10. Part II of a series.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps
He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Gableman Asks Court to Arrest Madison, Green Bay Mayors
It’s “comic buffoonery,” says attorney for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Michael Gableman Has No Shame
Head of GOP election probe was a nasty bully, making slanderous, irresponsible charges to Assembly committee.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Gableman Reveals Staff in Election Probe
Nine staff earning up to $10,000 month in Republican-backed investigation.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
