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Gableman Approved to Head 2020 Election Probe
5-3 Assembly committee vote for former Supreme Court Justice. Evers condemns probe.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW
Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Competing Redistricting Lawsuits in Federal, State Courts
Liberal groups file in federal court, conservative group asks state Supreme Court to act.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19
Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Gableman Had a ‘Great Night’s Sleep’
Spending taxpayer dollars traveling to South Dakota, Arizona, to learn what?
Aug 15th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection
PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
What Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?
Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Gableman Defends Election Audit
Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff
Albert Gonzales shot Bell, which resulted in $1.75 million wrongful death settlement.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit
"Donald Trump won this election in Wisconsin," Rep. Brandtjen declares.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone
Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge
Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Budget Gives Judges An 11% Raise
Topped by increase of $18,732 in annual salary for state Supreme Court judges.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools
Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Democrats Need Alternative to Evers
His lack of imagination, lack of courage, lack of strategic thinking is just stunning.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Vos, LeMahieu Want Special Legal Treatment
Again asking state Supreme Court to let them skip lower courts to aid their gerrymandering.
Jul 10th, 2021 by Mel Barnes and Matt Rothschild
State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority
DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Evers Signs State Budget
GOP backed tax cut and reduced school spending survive veto.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Should Michael Gableman Investigate 2020 Election?
Vos picks ethically challenged former justice who's already declared election stolen.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
How Evers Could Change State Budget
Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Swigs Pub Will Become Clementines
92-year-old Bay View bar on S. Clement Ave. will find new life with lots of amusement machines.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Supreme Court Unexpectedly Fires Chief Appeals Judge
Progressive justices object to unprecedented move by the state's high court.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements
Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Court Tosses Law Allowing Blood Draws From Unconscious Drunk Driver Suspects
WI Supreme Court rules law deeming drivers consent to these searches is unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park
Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.
Jun 18th, 2021 by RT Both
State Business Group Has Massive Clout
WMC has secretly raised and spent $41 million on elections in last 15 years.
Jun 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge
A State Supreme Court decision said it's not the state's responsibility to remove names.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Swigs Pub & Grill Up For Sale, For A Low Price
Plus: The bar's role in the banning of pinball in Milwaukee.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Spending Undermines Our Courts
Out-of-control campaign spending and weak recusal rules are opposed by voters.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Jay Heck
State May Purge Some From Voting List
Elections Commission will send postcards to 187,000 people who haven't voted in 5 years.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Courts May Keep Some Proceedings Virtual
While most court functions return in person, some advocate for keeping some meetings virtual.
May 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave
The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.
May 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course
Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jim Malewitz
State’s Schools Reassess Mask Mandates
As CDC loosens requirements, some districts stick with masks, some make it optional.
May 19th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Fight For Fair Maps Heats Up
Legislators, advocates and a mathematician push for nonpartisan voting districts.
May 16th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Enough Is Never Enough for Gun Zealots
Senate and Assembly bills would make Wisconsin a Second Amendment sanctuary state.
May 15th, 2021 by Bill Christofferson
State Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting Rule Change
GOP backed lawsuit wanted all redistricting legal challenges to be heard by supreme court.
May 14th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Should Liz Cheney Be Praised?
Or condemned? Liberals seem to disagree.
May 12th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Is High Court’s Deciding Justice
Expected to be right-wing stalwart, he takes turns siding with Supreme Court's liberals and conservatives.
May 10th, 2021 by Steven Walters
AG Kaul Testifies Before Congress on Voting Rights
The Wisconsin Attorney General argued against purges of voters from the rolls.
May 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State High Court Upholds Gun Conviction
But Justice Rebecca Bradley dissents, defending right to get drunk and carry firearms.
May 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Judge Prohibits Republicans Using Private Lawyers for Redistricting
Suit filed in attempt to stop Republicans from drawing maps in secret.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
School Districts End Mask Requirement
Rural and suburban school districts across state relent, often pressured by parents.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Let the Crowds In
Highlights from state Supreme Court ruling overthrowing state order on bar and restaurant capacity limits.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Beguiling Blandness of Devin LeMahieu
Senate majority leader is conservative but eschews the nasty style of Robin Vos.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
John McAdams, Professor That Brought Marquette to Supreme Court, Dies At 75
The Marquette professor sued the university for violation of his First Amendment rights, and won.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court Elects Annette Ziegler New Chief Justice
Ziegler replaces Patience Roggensack, who did not seek re-election.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order
4-3 State Supreme Court ruling overthrows October order limiting restaurant and bar capacity.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Supreme Court Considers Water Pollution Rules
Environmental groups challenge 2011 law limiting state DNR’s rules to protect groundwater.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
WILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge
Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Student Infection Rates May Soar
COVID variant, B.1.1.7. threatens children and rates are rising in neighboring states.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Terry Falk
State Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit
Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
New COVID-19 Variants Behind Spiking Cases
Variants now account for more than half of all new cases of COVID-19.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Governors Have Higher COVID-19 Rates
More cases, more deaths per capita in states run by Republicans.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes
Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Rebecca Bradley Rules in Favor of Campaign Donor
Justice overrules Evers emergency order, favoring $20,000 donor to her campaign.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis
Her fear mongering ads in Court of Appeals race mislead voters about jurisprudence and the Constitution.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Casey Hoff
Wisconsin Needs Fair Maps
Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers
Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Laurel White
State Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Faces Voter Suppression Effort
Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography
The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Must Release Sex Offender Data
Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Boycott the Uline Corporation
Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Bipartisan Support For Teaching The Holocaust
As incidents of antisemitism rise in state, bipartisan bill mandates Holocaust education.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
High Court Minority Embarrasses Itself
State Supreme Court came perilously close to invalidating a legal election.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order
Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates
Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate
They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance
Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge
After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn and Melanie Conklin
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate
A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
We Hate State Administrators
State Supreme Court conservatives keep blasting the administrative state. Why?
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
