Wisconsin Supreme Court

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit

Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Elections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters

Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.

Elections Commission Reactivates 31,854 Voter Registrations

Republicans blast result of court settlement with League of Women Voters.

Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns

Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.

Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters

Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.

US Court Blocks Ruling Preventing Help for Disabled Voters

Court says requiring disabled voters to cast ballots themselves violates Voting Rights Act.

Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe

14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.

Judge Signals Support of State’s Disabled Voters

Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting how disabled can vote.

Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders

‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.

Examining Michels ‘Blueprint For Elections’

The GOP businessman candidate for governor offers a very un-business like analysis.

US DOJ Backs State’s Disabled Voters

Federal attorneys intervene in lawsuit to protect absentee voter assistance for disabled voters.

Group Wants Limit On Time Eviction Records Public

Legal Action of Wisconsin petitioned state Supreme Court for rule change in March.

Conservative Law Firm Tries To Stop Racine’s Voting Truck

Truck is used for mobile in-person absentee voting.

Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch

Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.

Statewide Republican Candidates

Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.

Trump Endorses Robin Vos’s Challenger

Trump pledges 'Complete and Total Endorsement' of Republican Adam Steen in primary, calling Vos a “RINO.'

Judge Orders Gableman To Pay $163,000 In Legal Fees

Taxpayers charged for fees in case which found 2020 election review violated open records law.

Ramthun Campaign Promotes Election Denial

State Representative Tim Ramthun spreads doubt about 2020 election with campaign for governor.

Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public

Not allowing recoupment of attorney fees could have a chilling effect on record requests, according to a conservative law firm.

Taxpayers Footing Bill for Election Review Records Lawsuit

Lawsuit was filed seeking public records related to partisan 2020 election review.

State Supreme Court At War With Itself

Nasty divide caused by rage of Rebecca Bradley.

The Long Reach of Cleta Mitchell

Bradley board member’s role in the Big Lie keeps growing as more reported.

Four Disabled Voters Sue State in Federal Court

WI Supreme Court ruling on absentee voting bars them from casting ballots, suit says.

Early Voting Begins in Milwaukee

From July 26 through August 6, voters can cast early ballot for August 9 primary at four locations in city.

Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration

Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Plans Fall Voter Education Initiative

Effort to build trust in elections comes as state legislators, Michael Gableman and Donald Trump call to decertify the 2020 election.

Could Regulators Make it Easier to Install Home Solar Panels?

State regulators will look at rules that some say have been a barrier to small solar projects.

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

The Ugly Rhetoric of Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley

Radical Supreme Court justice ignores democratic principles and pandemic data.

Report Finds Few Problems With Drop Boxes

No cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected 2020 election results.

Who Can Drop Absentee Ballot in Mailbox?

Officials in state disagree. Advocates for disabled voters say help with mailing is legal.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Advising Clerks

In wake of high court decision invalidating absentee drop boxes, tie votes by Democrats and Republicans.

Madison Ordinance Levies Fines For Harassing Elections Workers

Mayor Rhodes-Conway pushes fines up to $1,000, noting spike in harassment since 2020.

Do Absentee Drop Boxes Lead To Tyranny?

So claims state Supreme Court in 122 pages of overheated rhetoric.

Wisconsin At The Center of Jan. 6 Conspiracy

'This is not over. This is ongoing.'

High Court Leaves Kohler-Andrae At Risk

State Supreme Court decision leaves just one obstacle to land swap for Kohler golf course.

Trump Calls For Nullification of Wisconsin’s 2020 Election

Revives fraudulent claim after State Supreme Court decision on absentee ballot boxes.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Judge John P. Roemer

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.

Independent State Legislature Theory Is a Threat to Democracy

And the Supreme Court will hear a case being brought on the grounds that this theory is correct.

County Executive David Crowley on Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Ruling Restricting Access to the Ballot Box

State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Allowing Chrystul Kizer to Use Trafficking Affirmative Defense Paves Way for Other Trafficking Survivors to Seek Justice

State Supreme Court Allows Sex Trafficking Defense in Kizer Case

Chrystul Kizer's defense can argue that being trafficked led to her killing her trafficker.

How Governor’s Power Was Weakened

Recent high court decision latest of several rulings reducing governor's power.

Service Employees Union Spends Big

Since 2010, SEIU has spent more than $2.3 million on Democratic candidates in state.

State Supreme Court Ruling Reinforces Gerrymandering

Letting Prehn stay on DNR board overrides the will of all voters in the state.

State High Court Rules Accused Mayfair Mall Shooter, 17, Be Tried As Adult

4-3 Supreme Court decision overrules circuit court on teenage boy.

State High Court Throws Out Challenge To Kohler Land Swap

4-3 ruling allows transfer of state park land for a proposed golf course.

Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing

One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.

State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay

Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.

Anti-Abortion Groups Want To Tighten 1849 Ban

Seek to end 19th century law’s exception to protect life of a mother.

AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Kaul v. Prehn

June 29, 2022

Fred Prehn Must Go

Will High Court Prevent Disabled From Voting?

People who can’t use hands or feet can’t cast absentee ballot unassisted, as lower court ruling requires.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Prehn

State Supreme Court Rules in Milwaukee ShotSpotter Case

Court says gunfire detection met standard for reasonable suspicion in man's arrest.

Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents

Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.

Record Number of Legislators Retiring

At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.

Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans

Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.

Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions

Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.

State Supreme Court Sets Record For 4-3 Rulings

Most this term in 70 years, with Hagedorn almost always the deciding vote.

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents

Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.

‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849

Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.

Democrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race

The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.

Michels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement

But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.

Gableman Election Review $220,500 Over Budget

Partisan election review has cost taxpayers nearly $900,000, largely due to lawsuits.

Gerrymandering For Personal Gain

Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.

Dropbox Ruling Could Disenfranchise Disabled Voters

State Supreme Court hearing suit after a circuit court ruling state law requires voters to physically return absentee ballots.

Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission

Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.

How To Grow Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap

The Institute for Reforming Government offers a plan to help the wealthy.

Protasiewicz Running For Supreme Court

Milwaukee circuit court judge running in 2023 election for seat being vacated by retiring Justice Roggensack.

City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites

Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.

Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry

Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.

Democrats File Suit Against State Republicans Who Posed As Electors

Lawsuit argues actions of false presidential electors led to Jan. 6 insurrection.

Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements

Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.

Redistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps

Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.

Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards

Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.

Ask Legislators For Records They Delete

Court decision opens door to treating deleted emails as open records.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big

Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.

Vos Keeps Gableman Investigation Going

Though contract for probe was expiring, Speaker says it will continue, after pressure from Trump.

Who Is Conducting Gableman’s Investigation?

Private lawyer and partisan group heavily involved in taxpayer funded election probe.

Kinnard Farms sues DNR to block needed drinking water protections

How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight

The impact is huge. How did it happen?

Gableman Probe Tracks Personal Backgrounds of Election Workers

Woman with “weird nose ring” who “loves nature and snakes” likely a Democrat, review suggests.

State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts

New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.

Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders

In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.

Redistricting Update

State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling

Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.

Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues

Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.

Rick Esenberg’s Brutal Views On Disabled People

WILL leader pushes state high court to prevent severely disabled from voting.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Reacting to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Regarding Redistricting

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again

Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.