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Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Judges Won’t Extend Schimel’s U.S. Attorney Appointment

Federal judges want permanent pick by Trump. Baldwin pushes bipartisan process.

No Milwaukee Judge Will Accept Tearman Spencer Criminal Case

Two different criminal cases against Spencer will be heard in different county.

Law Forward Victory Guarantees Wisconsinites Can Return Absentee Ballots to Polling Locations on Election Day

Motion to Dismiss granted in Luedtke vs. Yunker will make it easier for voters to return absentee ballots and uniformly enforce the existing Wisconsin Election Commission policy

MacIver Comments on Trump Administration Suit Against WEC

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul

29 suits by AG against Trump administration. Will this help or hurt Kaul if he runs for governor?

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.

Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules

Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.

A Deja Vu Election for State Supreme Court

Looks like repeat of 2023 Protasiewicz v. Kelly race. But with key differences.

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?

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

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

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.

Sun Badger Solar Customers Won’t Get Refund for Unfinished Projects

Company in receivership after alleged $500,000 embezzlement by former employee.

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.

Rep. Brandtjen, A 2020 Election Denier, Sues To Force State Out of Voter Data Organization

ERIC system designed to make it easier for states to maintain accurate voter rolls.

Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission

Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.

Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Brothers Fired For Stealing From School District

Oconomowoc Area School District fired men after they admitted to stealing scrap metal.

Gov. Evers Appoints Bridget Schoenborn to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court

State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees

Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.

Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted

Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.

Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors

Wisconsin Supreme Court will rule on case, which would make workers eligible for unemployment.

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting

Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Circuit court ruled that hospital must provide drug to patient. Appeals court paused ruling.

Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles

Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.

Gov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Voter Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Unlawful Delegation of Power and Duty

WILL lawsuit demands WEC to adhere to state law

Darrell Brooks Jr. Sentenced to Multiple Lifetimes in Prison

Brooks sentenced to life in prison for each of the six people he killed in the Waukesha parade attack.

Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots

Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.

Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?

Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.

Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses

Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"

Darrell Brooks Found Guilty Of All Charges

Jury finds him guilty of six counts of intentional homicide and 70 other charges in Waukesha Christmas parade killings.

Darrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury

Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.

Prosecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday

Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.

Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.

Outbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders

Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin

Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.

Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself

Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide

Judges Writing New Election Rules

Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.

Ramthun Campaign Promotes Election Denial

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

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

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

PFAS Shuts Down Wells In Marshfield, Adams

Drinking water contaminated. Waukesha court ruled DNR can’t regulate deadly pollutant.

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.

Rick Esenberg’s Brutal Views On Disabled People

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

Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS

State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.

Decision in WMC Lawsuit Undermines State’s Ability to Address Toxic PFAS Contamination and Endangers Public Health

Environmental and Public Health Advocates Remain Committed to Defending Environmental Protections that Keep Wisconsin Communities Safe

Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge

Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn

Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.

Things to Know before Election Day

End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Amplifies Potential Impact of Valadez Case on Wisconsin Survivors of Domestic Violence

Defense Seeks To Move Trial For Waukesha Parade Suspect

Darrell Brooks' attorney argues it will be impossible to find unbiased jury.

Absentee Voting Begins for April 5 Election

Milwaukee seeks 'to make early voting as accessible as possible.'

Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes

Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.

Supreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes

570 absentee drop boxes used in 66 counties barred by state high court beginning with April election.

State High Court Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes For February Primary

Hagedorn joins liberal justices. Court also agrees to hear expedited appeal of the case.

Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans

Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.

WILL Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission Challenging Legal Status of Ballot Drop Boxes

State law provides just two methods for casting an absentee ballot

Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan

Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.