Wisconsin Supreme Court

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Susan Crawford

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Bombshell: Begging Brad Caught Groveling For Extreme Donor Cash

Wisconsin AFL-CIO Endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge

Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.

GOP Accuses Crawford of ‘Selling’ Congressional Seats

Democratic fundraiser advertised as a 'chance to put two more House seats in play.'

Judge Brad Schimel Visits All 72 Counties

Brad Schimel Flaunts Anti-Abortion Agenda, Calls To “Shut Down” Issue of Reproductive Freedom

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?

Schimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue

Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.

Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case

Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.

Crawford Doesn’t Want Voter ID

Extreme Brad Schimel Claims a “Bloody Revolution” Could Be Needed in America

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel

Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.

Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers

Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.

Ron Johnson and Wisconsin Congressmen Discuss Importance of Supreme Court Race

Brad Schimel Prejudges Abortion Cases, Claims “There is Not a Constitutional Right to Abortion” In Wisconsin

Members of the WI Congressional Delegation Endorse Judge Schimel

Senator Johnson, Representatives Steil, Van Orden, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Wied endorse Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes

Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court

Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.

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.