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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
Statement on GOP Election Rigging Lawsuit
“Democrats believe every voter deserves to have their voice heard.”
Dec 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Goyke to Reintroduce Bi-Partisan “Missouri Model” Juvenile Justice Legislation
"Reduced recidivism means reduced crime."
Dec 21st, 2016 by Evan Goyke
AG Brad Schimel Seeks Reelection
Attorney General got $1.7 million in special interest funding in 2014 and delivered for them.
Dec 18th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Shameless Partisan Pandering, Even by Brad Schimel’s Standards
Brad Schimel Announces Intention to Seek Re-election AND to Investigate Leaks From Political Corruption Investigation That Embarrassed GOP
Dec 16th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin soar, Departments of Justice and Transportation co-sponsor new ads raising awareness
Last year, 149 people were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes
AG Schimel appointed Paul Connell as Deputy Attorney General and Delanie Breuer as his Chief of Staff.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden
EPA Rule Unfairly Harms Wisconsin, AG Schimel Leads Multi – State Legal Action
Wisconsin is currently challenging the EPA over the 2015 NAAQS in a separate case filed earlier this year, Murray Energy v. EPA.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Federal Judge Sides with Wisconsin, Prevents Implementation of Overtime Rule
In September, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 states in asking the Court to prevent implementation of the Rule.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
AG Schimel Will File Emergency Motion in Dassey Case
Attorney General Brad Schimel intends to file an emergency motion in the Seventh Circuit seeking a stay of this release order.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Did Trump Steal Wisconsin?
Some point to voter suppression as a factor in this state and others.
Nov 11th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?
AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
AG Schimel Announces Election Integrity Efforts
Election integrity teams from DOJ monitor polling sites for such violations as electioneering, observer misconduct, or wrongful denial of right to vote.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Clean Wisconsin challenges high capacity well permits
Constitution requires DNR to consider impacts on lakes, rivers, and streams
Oct 28th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse
Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay
Oct 25th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Concealed Carry Hasn’t Prevented Crime
Aggravated assault with guns has risen 43% since concealed carry legalized.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Chris Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel to Get the Job Done on Wisconsin’s Longstanding Rape Kit Backlog
More than one year after Wisconsin Justice Department received federal investments, reports show state still has 6,000 kit backlog
Oct 5th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Schimel Stonewalls on Open Records
AG has championed public’s right to know — except for videos involving him.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen
Attorney General Moves to Block Pay Raise for Wisconsin Workers
New overtime rule would be an economic boon for Wisconsin
Sep 21st, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
AG Schimel Attacks Open Records Law
He is appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an effort to keep two law enforcement training videos secret.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege
ITT Tech Shuts Its Doors; Walker, Schimel & Johnson Provide ‘Aid and Comfort’ to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
Time to Stop Coddling Bad Actors and Start Protecting Wisconsin Students
Sep 7th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith
“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen
Aug 26th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel’s Southern Strategy on Voter Rights
His “states rights” argument echoes segregationists like George Wallace, gets rejected.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Three-Judge Panel Rejects Gov. Walker and Republicans’ Latest Efforts to Keep Anti-Voter Measures in Place for November Election
Huge Victory for Wisconsin Voters as District Court Ruling Striking Down Restrictions on Early Voting Stands
Aug 22nd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Federal Injunction Against Protecting Transgender Students
“Governor Walker and his Republican colleagues need to take a step back and evaluate why they’re spending so much time and taxpayers’ money attacking some of the most vulnerable young people among us.”
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
DCI Announces Anonymous Tip Line for Information Related to Milwaukee Unrest
DOJ asks the public only submit tips based on facts, and not speculation or heresy.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID
Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
Will Supreme Court Rule for Transparency?
Three cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenge the public's right to know.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Christa Westerberg
Federal Judges Hand Down Two Voting Rights Victories For Wisconsinites
This wasn't the only victory for Wisconsinites.
Jul 30th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Environmental groups prevail in case over DNR’s authority to protect drinking water
Recent Dane County Circuit Court ruling requires additional groundwater monitoring, animal unit cap for Kewaunee County Dairy.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Lawmakers Battle Over High Capacity Wells
Are they drawing down streams and lakes? Republican and Democratic lawmakers disagree.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Appoints Clayton Kawski to Dane County Circuit Court
"Clayton Kawski has established himself as an attorney of high integrity and intellect in the Madison legal community."
Jul 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Coming Soon: More Right Wing Litigation
Starring newly formed Center for Competitive Federalism
Jul 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!
Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law
Jul 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
DNR Quietly Adopts AG’s Opinion on High-Capacity Wells
Most of state’s water will now be unprotected from high-use wells
Jun 10th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Groups Ask Wisconsin to Clarify its Authority to Regulate a Waukesha Diversion
An opinion by the Wisconsin Attorney General casts doubt on the state’s authority to manage, regulate, and enforce conditions the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Water Resources Compact Council may require when approving a diversion.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Lessons from Prince’s Overdose Death
We must work to reduce stigma of drug addiction, says Attorney General.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Pocan Statement on Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s Decision to Join Challenge to President’s Transgender Student Guidance
Pocan Calls the Decision an Attack on Youth for the Sake of Ideology
May 25th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
AG Schimel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Obama Administration’s Unlawful New Title IX Policy
Wisconsin has not chosen to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in our schools.
May 25th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Walker Administration Will Stop at Nothing to Block Access to Safe, Legal Abortion
Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state’s twice enjoined law requiring physicians providing abortion care to obtain hospital admitting privileges.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Attorney Robert J. Dreps, advocate for open government, to receive Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award
Dreps, who last month was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, is retiring from full-time practice at the Madison office of Godfrey & Kahn.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Caperton Rule Could Kill John Doe Decision
State high court’s Doe ruling runs afoul of U.S. Supreme Court decision on judicial conflicts.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
What I’ve Done to Promote Open Records
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel describes steps taken by his department.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names “Opee” winners
The awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the cause of open government.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
John Doe Foes Worried About Appeal?
They’re concerned U.S. Supreme Court might review state court ruling killing Doe probe.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Open Records Traveling Show
Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Mark Pitsch
Have Anti-John Doe Forces Blundered?
They could open door to federal court questioning state Supreme Court’s shutdown of Doe probe.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Rep. Barnes Calls for AG Schimel to Investigate Walker Cover-Up of Systemic Abuses at State Facility
“Media reports have revealed that Governor Walker and his top aides knew about the serious allegations at Lincoln Hills for four whole years...”
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
The Curious Case of Brad Schimel
Why has Attorney General suddenly entered John Doe controversy?
Feb 8th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Resolution Declares “State of Emergency” on Youths at Lincoln Hills
Measure Urgently Calls for Creation of a Local Option for Juvenile Placements
Feb 2nd, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
AG Schimel appoints Ryan Walsh as Chief Deputy Solicitor General
Walsh currently serves as an associate attorney with the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, D.C. in the Issues and Appeals section.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Can New Approach End Gerrymandering?
“Efficiency model” goes before courts. It has a chance.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Governor Scott Walker Statement on Presidential Overreach
I have asked the Attorney General to review this proposed rule language as soon as it is made available
Jan 6th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy Football?
Two major fantasy sports firms are lobbying the legislature. Will they score big?
Dec 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
Federal Lawsuit to Overturn Unconstitutional Gerrymandering of Wisconsin Legislative Districts Continues
Federal panel unanimously rejects Attorney General’s motion to dismiss
Dec 17th, 2015 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
AFP Commends Attorney General Schimel For Seeking To Challenge EPA’s Misguided Ozone Rule
EPA’s rule will make opening new manufacturing facilities or expanding existing facilities in SE Wisconsin difficult, if not impossible.
Dec 1st, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Impacted Citizens Fight for Clean Power Plan
Recent Attempts to Block EPA Rule Spur Caledonia Families to Take Action
Nov 17th, 2015 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule
Nov 4th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel goes “On the Issues”
He is working with local law enforcement to stop the dramatic surge in Milwaukee gun violence.
Sep 16th, 2015 by Marquette University
AFP Reacts to “Clean Power Plan” Rule
"Wisconsin doesn't need more regulation from Washington..."
Aug 3rd, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Rep. Barca Applauds AG Schimel for Showing Respect for Clean, Open and Transparent Government
“There is no more important Wisconsin value than protecting clean, open and transparent government.”
Jul 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
How Open Are Government Digital Records?
Few think government does a good job of sharing digital data.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen
Marquette University Department of Public Safety to become commissioned police department on May 1
The university expects to have approximately 35 commissioned officers in place by the start of the 2015-16 academic year.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Marquette University
