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The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald
His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
When Will Lincoln Hills Close?
If Gov. Walker has been making plans as he claims -- rather than another political cover up -- this should be an easy question to answer
Jan 9th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Joint Statement on DNR Complaint Referrals to DOJ
"We vigorously call upon Attorney General Schimel to act immediately on these complaints and back-up his claim that DOJ is an environmental enforcer."
Jan 5th, 2018 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki
AG Schimel Announces Record-Breaking Accomplishments & Reforms for Open Government in 2017
In 2017, the agency broke all previous records by responding to nearly 700 public records requests.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Walker agrees to do his job after years of willful neglect and political cover up at Lincoln Hills — now when it threatens his own re-election
Six years of dangerous inaction by Republicans caused a crisis at the juvenile facility to mount and still no immediate action is planned
Jan 4th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Kaul calls Schimel’s expanded investigation into now-defunct GAB unjustified
Kaul says investigation is "yet another waste of our tax dollars by our current AG"
Jan 4th, 2018 by Josh Kaul
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
GOP Targets Anti-Corruption Probes
Their message to bipartisan groups: don’t dare investigate us or we’ll punish you.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago
"This request of the Attorney General is an egregious abuse of power..."
Dec 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats fight to protect Net Neutrality
Democrats call on Attorney General to defend internet access
Dec 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy
Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Schimel Helps Construction Industry
They gave $169,700 to attorney general; his ruling kills fire safety rule requiring sprinklers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs
‘This Gang Would Get Rid of the Ethics and Elections Boards if They Thought They Could Get Away With It’
Dec 15th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again
His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why John Doe Probe Saved Emails
And why Schimel report complaining about investigators could be wrong.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Statement on DOJ’s John Doe Report
"Democrats must now accept the fact that Republicans were right."
Dec 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Senator Craig Reacts to Attorney General Report on “John Doe” Leaks
"The scope of abuses outlined in this report is astounding but unsurprising to those of us who have closely followed this news."
Dec 6th, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
AG Schimel talks of prosecution & “proof” when asked about accusers of disgraced candidate Roy Moore
In the face of highly-corroborated allegations of sexual misconduct, Wisconsin attorney general casts doubt on survivors of sexual assault
Dec 6th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
Schimel Chats Up Big Donors at Trump Resort
Event sponsored by group that gave $300,000 to state campaigns in 2014 election.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
According to uncovered secret agenda, AG Brad Schimel attended lavish weekend retreat at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with elite donors
DPW Chair demands Schimel come clean with Wisconsinites on his role
Nov 15th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
Attorney General has been reluctant to pursue opioid manufacturers. Why?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
State Leaves Counties to Sue Drug Companies
Opioid costs hurting counties, but legislature, Schimel won’t take action.
Nov 11th, 2017 by State Senators Janet Bewley and Dave Hansen
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
Good Government is Everybody’s Business
Ernst-Ulrich Franzen's parting message to politicians: "We’ll be watching."
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen
Opioid Crisis Still Growing
Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?
Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Waters Win in Clean Wisconsin High-Capacity Well Case
Court orders to vacate seven permits, remand one for consideration
Oct 11th, 2017 by Clean Wisconsin
Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.
Oct 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
DSPS Launches Public Statistics Dashboard for Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
The dashboard provides easy-to-use interactive data visualizations for controlled substance dispensing, ePDMP utilization, and law enforcement alerts.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Trump-DeVos Repeal of Title IX Sexual Assault Investigation Guidelines
"Repealing revised guidelines on the investigations of sexual assaults on college campuses sends victims back into the shadows, deters reporting of sexual assault and protects predators."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Governor Walker Appoints Melinda Tempelis to Serve as Outagamie County District Attorney
Tempelis served Outagamie County as a prosecutor for nearly 15 years, the last 10 of which she served as the deputy district attorney.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Attorney General Brad Schimel Puts the ‘AG’ in Swag
Records Reveal State Department of Justice Spending $80,000 on Promotional Material
Sep 5th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Judges Consider a Democratic Gerrymander
Maryland uses same technique as Wisconsin, but to benefit Democrats.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
AG Schimel Welcomes AG Sessions to Wisconsin, Supports Federal Efforts on Drug Abuse Prevention
Attorney General Sessions discussed the need to strengthen the nation’s southern border and create a culture that does not encourage drug use of any kind.
Aug 29th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Right Wing Seeks to End Democracy?
Their support for Wisconsin gerrymander part of a disturbing international trend.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
APB For AG: Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel Shamefully Silent on Donald Trump’s Coddling of White Supremacists, Nazis
‘Shame on Brad Schimel For His Silence, For His Lack of Courage and For His Lack of Leadership’
Aug 18th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Brad Schimel still hasn’t disavowed Trump’s Charlottesville comments
Our state deserves better.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Will Party Loyalty Trump Common Sense for Gov. Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel on Opioid Addiction Crisis?
Walker and Schimel Owe Wisconsin Answers
Aug 11th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
How Much Do DOJ Civil Suits Cost?
Bill requires state AG to disclose cost of many suits against federal government.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Twenty State Attorneys General Respond to Trump Administration Proposal to Weaken Federal Rules on Responses to Campus Sexual Assaults … But Not Brad Schimel
Wisconsin Top Cop ‘Conspicuous by His Absence’
Jul 24th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Predatory Loan King Backs Schimel
Rod Aycox, partner of reputed mob figure, gives $2,500 to Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Jul 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
More Than 1,000 Suspected Sexual Predators Arrested During Operation Broken Heart
"There is no higher charge I have as Attorney General than to lock up sexual predators and to empower our local law enforcement to do the same."
Jul 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh Kaul
John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse
His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Appoints Carrie Schneider to Serve on the Outagamie County Circuit Court
Schneider dedicates time to protecting child victims and victims of domestic violence.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Brad Schimel Refuses to Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Again
Way Past Time for Wisconsin Attorney General to Do the Right Thing
Jul 7th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Will Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?
Past cases show Supreme Court is reluctant to overrule district courts.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Pro-Schimel Attack Ads Fueled by Opioid Money
Ad Buy From Group Fueled With Big Pharma Money Hits as Wisconsin Attorney General Under Increased Scrutiny for Legal Inaction
Jun 27th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Brad Schimel Swag Update: Attorney General Denies Request to Provide Details on Purchases of Promotional Material Using Public Funds
Whether It’s Embarrassment or Ignorance AG Response to Open Records Request ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Jun 26th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Momentum Throughout Wisconsin Building for End to Rigged Election Maps
Milwaukee becomes 19th county in Wisconsin to pass fair maps resolution.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
SCOTUS Decision to Postpone New State Election Maps is Disappointing News for Wisconsin Voters
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Redoubles its Efforts for Redistricting Reform
Jun 19th, 2017 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Appoints Dane County Judge
Samuelson has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2012.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services
Michelle L. Viste is a current assistant attorney general at DOJ and 2015 Deputy District Attorney of the Year award recipient.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
GOP Ohio Attorney General Seeks to Hold Opioid Makers Accountable for Addiction Crisis, Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel Does Nothing
‘Even Fellow Republicans are Going to Court to Hold Opioid Manufacturers Accountable for Misleading Marketing Tactics’
Jun 2nd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Records Show Schimel Opened Office Doors to NRA Second Full Day on Job
Today Schimel Endorsed NRA Bill to Flood Streets with Untrained, Unlicensed Concealed Carry Holders
May 31st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting
State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.
May 26th, 2017 by Andrea Kaminski and Lindsay Dorff
Why GOP Backs Gerrymander
Once leaders both parties' leaders opposed it. Why did Republicans change?
May 24th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on AG Brad Schimel Request To Supreme Court For A Stay In Redistricting Lawsuit Ruling
"Schimel should end his tremendous waste of taxpayer resources and urge the legislature to create new lines as requested by the highest court in the land..."
May 22nd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
State’s Political Map At Issue
Does geography or gerrymandering give a GOP edge? U.S. Supreme Court could decide.
May 18th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
AG Brad Schimel’s Gross Incompetence On Display At Department Of Justice
Schimel struggled once again to describe the state’s progress in the state's rape kit backlog
May 16th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Department of Justice Deserves Extra Scrutiny
DoJ spent 10,000 on challenge coins, rape kit backlog still looms
May 9th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
GOP-Controlled WI Department of Justice Has Spent More $50,000 in Swag Last Four Years
Records Suggest Schimel Spent $3,700 on Two Other Kinds of Coins Beyond Panned ‘KAED’ Ones
May 9th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Student loan borrowers lose federal protections
Democrats call on Attorney General to defend student loan borrowers
May 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Cocaine Mom Law Struck Down
Federal court says state can’t lock up pregnant women who use drugs, alcohol.
May 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
High-capacity well bill’s passage ensures ongoing groundwater conflicts
Bill gives away public groundwater for private benefit
May 2nd, 2017 by Clean Wisconsin
The Incompetence of Brad Schimel
AG's handling of a voter fraud claim is an epic case of ineptitude.
May 2nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel Sides With Trump University Over Student Loan Borrowers
Attorneys General From Across Nation Denounce Trump Administration Effort to Repeal Consumer Protections For Student Loan Borrowers ...But Not Brad Schimel
Apr 24th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
State Gives Green Light to Billion-gallon Groundwater Giveaway
For industrial users, it’s open season on Wisconsin’s groundwater
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Clean Wisconsin
AG Schimel to Award $920,000 to Sexual Assault Survivor Support Services
The $920,000 is made available through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
AG Schimel, 14-State Coalition Defend Executive Order
The coalition argues that the executive order effectively reins in a bureaucracy that has implemented a far greater regulatory burden than Congress ever envisioned.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
GOP Demolishes Over 150 Years of Wisconsin Heritage
"Wisconsin Republicans continue to play pay-off politics with our water..."
Apr 5th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Wisconsin Welcomes New Partnership with Administration to Undo Costly, Job-Killing Regulations
Governor Scott Walker today praised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Three Whopping Data Lies
Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
The Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Chisholm For Governor?
Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Cloud Over State Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Office for Sunshine Week With Failure to Respond to Simple Open Records Request
Nearly Two Months Later Request For Calendars of Schimel and Aide Remains Unfulfilled
Mar 13th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Pat Roggensack On the Warpath
Supreme Court chief justice slams Journal Sentinel, Janine Geske, and others.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Big Ag Wants High Capacity Wells
$152,000 campaign donations, $183,000 lobbying by potato, vegetable growers.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Attorney General Appeal of Redistricting Decision
"Attorney General Brad Schimel is fighting for his party, not democracy."
Feb 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Gov. Scott Walker Is Desperate To Impress President Donald Trump
Here are the facts you need to know about the Governor's D.C. establishment talking points
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Methamphetamine Abuse in Wisconsin Expands 250 Percent
Wisconsin DOJ, FBI, DEA, and Marshfield Clinic Brief Legislators
Feb 9th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
AG Schimel Renews Rebate Agreement with Manufacturer of Lifesaving Opiate Antidote
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has agreed to continue providing a $6 rebate for each Amphastar naloxone syringe purchased by public entities in Wisconsin from now until February 1, 2018.
Feb 1st, 2017 by Brad Schimel
AG Schimel and WCASA Launch Victim-Centered Awareness Campaign, Offer Support to Survivors of Sexual Assault
The campaign is designed to reach out to all sexual assault survivors who had a sexual assault kit collected as the result of a sexual assault nurse exam.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Brad Schimel
Holding Attorney General Schimel’s Government Waste Accountable
AG Schimel’s DOJ paid $10,000 in taxpayer dollars to an out-of-state company in Florida to mint fake coins.
Jan 9th, 2017 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Rep. Goyke to Lead Juvenile Justice Reform
In lieu of gubernatorial leadership on this important issue, the legislature must act.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Evan Goyke
2016 Election Results Prove Gerrymandering
State election totals by ward prove the problem again. How will courts react?
Dec 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud
The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
