Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Crawford’s Campaign Launches Two TV Ads As Part of Major Seven-Figure Buy

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Democrats on the Inauguration of Donald Trump

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Release Voter Records

Records for people deemed incompetent to vote sought by conservative group.

State Supreme Court Will Not Consider Request for Lake Superior Water Bottling Permit

State Supreme Court Should Decide Collective Bargaining Case

Public Service Workers cite urgency after law ruled unconstitutional in December

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30

Republican legislators won't release funds, saying they don't trust how DPI will spend it.

Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case

Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.

Far-Right Politician Brad Schimel Delays Justice, Denies Healing for Survivors

Doctors Removed a Patient’s Ovaries, Didn’t Tell The Woman

State Supreme Court to consider: was patient’s right to informed consent ignored?

Far-Left National Special Interest Group Endorses Crawford Over Pro-Abortion Stance

Meet Brad Schimel: Abysmal Record on Public Safety

Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee

For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.

Wisconsin GOP Leader Hints at New Abortion Ban

Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.

Caught in the Act: Backlog Brad Tries to Rewrite History of His Failure to Keep Wisconsin Safe

Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin

Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.

State Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk Co-authored Constitutional Amendment on Voter ID

Judge Susan Crawford Outraises Extremist Brad Schimel; Announces Historic $2.8 Million Raised

Crawford’s grassroots campaign will report raising more than any Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign in history

Meet Brad Schimel: Reintroducing Brad Schimel and His Extreme Far-Right Record

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

Schimel for Justice Campaign Announces Historic $2.2 Million Raised

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters

Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.

Brad Schimel Receives 12,000 Nomination Signatures from Across Wisconsin

Brad Schimel Receives 12,000 Nomination Signatures from Across Wisconsin

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy

Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.

Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold

GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.

FFRF warns of far-reaching consequences after Supreme Court agrees to hear Catholic Charities case

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff For Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

David Prosser, former Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice, died earlier this month.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser

Law Forward Files a Grievance with the Office of Lawyer Regulation Against Attorney James Troupis For His Role in the Fake Electors Scheme

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.

Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn

New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.

Act 10 Still Divides the Capitol

Leaders who passed it all gone, state Supreme Court mostly different, as battle renewed.

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley Wins Federalist Society Award

Milwaukee chapter of group will honor judge for her work in support of group's principles.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Dies

Prosser served nearly 2 decades on high court after 18 years as a legislator.

Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10

Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

About 130 orders per month, perhaps one-fourth of total abortions in Wisconsin.

Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred

After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.

WEAC Recommends Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment

Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?

Environmental & Public Health Groups Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to Reject Attempt by WMC to Undermine State’s Spills Law

Background Info On WEC v. LeMahieu

Across Wisconsin, Shortage of Attorneys, Felony Case Backlog Delaying Justice

Chief Justice Annette Ziegler urged Wisconsin's Judicial Conference to continue focus on issues impacting access to justice.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?

Kaul Says DOJ Will Defend Wisconsin’s Rights Following Trump Election

Attorney General will fight any threats to 'the freedoms of Wisconsinites.'

Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.

Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party

Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.

The Election is Over, But the Work to Advance Wisconsin Values Continues

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Attempted To Toss 143,000 Wisconsin Voter Registrations

Former Trump attorney sued to block voters with mismatched USPS data.

Following Election, Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Abortion, Election Chief

Oral arguments scheduled for high-profile issues.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce 12 Key Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Projects Across Wisconsin

Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments

Attacks on Drop Boxes Are An Affront to Wisconsin Voters

'Organized attack' on drop boxes is designed to restrict voting access argues Sam Liebert.

Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government

Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.

A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee

Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.

Ballot Drop Boxes Are Secure Says State Election Chief, But Communities Are Backing Away

240,000 absentee ballots returned, but drop box use is well below 2020 levels.

Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down

Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.

DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad

Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers

Justices questioned using partial veto to extend school funding for centuries.

State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules

Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.

State DOJ Investigating Wausau Mayor’s Drop Box Removal

State law gives clerks rather than other officials authority to place or remove ballot drop boxes

Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing

Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot

Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.

Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage

State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?

Mazos Hamburgers is Closed

Iconic diner announced its closure last weekend after nine decades in business.

Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?

Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Bypasses Lower Courts To Hear RFK Jr. Ballot Case

Court will issue a decision 'as expeditiously as possible'

Do Republicans Want Election Chaos?

Refusal to pay for elections commission staff will help fan the flames of conspiracy theories.

Your Vote Can Help Save Democracy

Wisconsin has made progress. A robust voter turnout in November will assure that continues.

Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections

Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief

The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

State Supreme Court Agrees to Take WMC Toxic Pollution Case

Decision Could Have Far-Reaching Implications for State’s Ability to Protect Wisconsinites from PFAS Contamination

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases

Regarding a conspiracy group's request for records and Racine's mobile voting units.

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

Dodge County Clerks Backtrack on Using Drop Boxes

Republican sheriff and Trump supporter urges them not to, despite their legality.

Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds

78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.

Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State

Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?

County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.

Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos

Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.

Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto

But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.

Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November

Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.

State Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Recall Attempt From Vos Opponents

Another loss for group trying to oust Vos for refusing to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss.

Jill Stein, Green Party Will Appear on Wisconsin Ballots, Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge

Court, in unsigned brief, says it won't take up Democrats attempt to block Stein from ballot.

WisGOP Statement on SCOWIS Dismissal of Democrat Lawsuit to Remove Jill Stein from November Ballot

Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.