Wisconsin Supreme Court

Sen. Roys: ‘Everyone deserves the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions’

WisGOP Response to Supreme Court Ruling on 1849 Abortion Law

Senator Mark Spreitzer Celebrates Overturning of 1849 Abortion Ban

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court

In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps

Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.

100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

WEAC Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Literacy Case

JFC Co-Chairs Statement on Supreme Court Decision

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin State Legislature v. DPI

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.

AG Kaul Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Spills Law Case

WMC Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s DNR Ruling

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules to Protect Clean Water, Hold Polluters Accountable

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in WMC Inc v. DNR

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Wisconsin State Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Rebuke of Republican Power Grab

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits

7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.

AG Kaul Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Separation of Powers Case

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.

New lawsuit alleges “brazen scheme” backed by Elon Musk and affiliated groups to bribe voters in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken

Letter from the U.S. Department of Justices accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law.

Business Leaders and Voters Move to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Congressional Districting Map

New Motion Filed by Law Forward and Co-Counsel Argues that Congressional Map Is an Extreme Outlier, Stifling Electoral Competition and Silencing Voters

US Supreme Court Rules for Wisconsin Group in Religious-Rights Case

9-0 decision says Superior's Catholic Charities Bureau needn't pay unemployment tax.

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court

Judge Chris Taylor announces endorsements from Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

Nearly 160 Organizations Across Wisconsin Call for Investment in Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex

WisDems Deal Final Blow to Musk’s Short-Lived and Disastrous Political Spending Career

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

Judge Chris Taylor announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor: “Extremism and partisanship have no place on our state’s highest court. Everyone who comes before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated equally – that’s exactly what I’ll do as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.“

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.

Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History

'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

WisGOP Response to Lawsuit Challenging Congressional Maps

Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million

Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.

Who Leaked State Supreme Court Document

Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan

Relieved of duties during criminal proceedings against her.

Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump’s Disastrous First 100 Days

Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships

Tesla seeks to change laws limiting manufacturers that go back to mid-20th century.

Representative Piwowarczyk Condemns Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, and Calls for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Legislature to Take Appropriate Action

Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs

Search for qualified interpreters is delaying justice in some cases.

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Rep. Andraca Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.

Representative Piwowarczyk Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling on Upholding 400-Year Tax Hike

AFP-WI Responds to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Partial Veto Ruling

Sen. Mark Spreitzer Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Upholding Public School Funding

Speaker Vos Statement on the Supreme Court’s Rubber Stamp of Governor Evers’ 402 Year Property Tax Increase

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Upholding Public School Funding

WMC Reacts to 400-Year Veto Lawsuit Ruling 

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in LeMieux v. Evers 

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds governor’s veto ensuring ongoing funding for Wisconsin’s kids and schools for the foreseeable future

WisGOP Response to Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholding Governor Evers’ 2024-2025 Budget Veto

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.

Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’

GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.

New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support

Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired

Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'

How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?

The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.

Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power

Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

People power prevails: Judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Justice-Elect Susan Crawford

DNC Chair Ken Martin on Judge Susan Crawford’s Victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to Results of Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023

Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.

Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?

Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?

Can You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?

Yes, but it's complicated.

Musk May Target Other State Elections

It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

1849 Law at Center of Wisconsin Supreme Court Case Was Signed 176 Years Ago Today. Brad Schimel Supports Enforcing it as an Abortion Ban.

Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge

Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.