Brian Hagedorn

Act 10 Still Divides the Capitol

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

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

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Election Cases

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

Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?

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

The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down

6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases

Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.

Feuding Supreme Court Justices Need a Break

Will a summer vacation cool tempers of three conservatives vs four liberals?

Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting

'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'

State High Court Issues Partial Stay on Racine Absentee Voting Case

Must voting sites be in wards with similar voting patterns to ward with local clerk’s office?

State Supreme Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing Over Facebook Posts

Former officer Erik Andrade's posts mocked 2018 arrest of Bucks player Sterling Brown.

State High Court Maintains Law Against Unmarried Adoptions

Unmarried people cannot adopt the children of their partners, majority rules.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority

Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.

Petition Asks State Supreme Court to Limit Challenges to Election Laws

Granting standing based on 'vote pollution' will create chaos, Democrats contend.

Wisconsin’s Very Own Rudy Giuliani Should Not Oversee Judicial Ethics

How did Jim Troupis, a leader in fake Republican elector scheme, get reappointed?

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?

It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

Documents Suggest Trump Fake Elector Scheme Originated In Wisconsin

Emails and text messages between Wisconsin natives Troupis and Chesebro give far more insight into scheme that culminated in deadly Jan. 6 riot

Troupis, Chesebro Reach Settlements in Wisconsin False Electors Lawsuit

GOP attorneys promise to never do it again. A trove of documents reveal how they did it.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Procedures To Speed Up Cases

The changes were made quietly last month with objections from conservative justices.

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.

State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’

Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?

Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted

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

Who Are These Guys?

Who filed second gerrymandering lawsuit and why? Nine questions the case raises.

Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps

7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

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

The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering

226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.

Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker

Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.

Justices Favoring New Legislative Maps Face Tough Questions

Must entire state be redistricted? And who should court ask to draw the maps?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Gerrymandering Case

Case, before court’s now-liberal majority, could overturn Republicans’ entrenched advantage.

In Defense of Gerrymandering

How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Starts Its Review of Gerrymandering Case

And conservative justices are already dissenting.

Why Protasiewicz Decided Not to Recuse

Her 47-page decision makes strong argument against any justice recusing.

State Supreme Court Limits Online Access to Eviction Records

Two-year limit adopted. Advocates argued records trap renters in poverty.

The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos

Using every pseudo-legal tactic to fight fair maps and muzzle Justice Protasiewicz.

Judge Protasiewicz Participates In First Supreme Court Hearing

Court resumes work following August investiture, meets on eviction records rules.

Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?

Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.

State Supreme Court Emails Show Chaotic First Week of Liberal Control

Documents offer portrait of a court at war with itself.

Who Are State Supreme Court’s ‘Rogue Members’?

Ziegler and conservatives have ignored state Constitution in governance dispute.

Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn In, Giving Liberals Control of Supreme Court

Wisconsin court's ideological persuasion flips for first time in 15 years.

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.

Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?

As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.

Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races

They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.

Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?

Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.

17 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?

Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals

Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.

Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Highest Percentage of Women Justices

That's 86%, compared to a 38% average for all state high courts.

Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race

All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?

Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee

Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against “Dark Store Loophole”

With no dissent, court rules against big-box retailers' tax reduction strategy.

Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court

'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'

A Right-Wing War In High Court Race

It's getting nasty: Mark Belling blasts candidate Kelly and Justice Bradley attacks candidate Dorow and Belling.

Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022

Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.

How State Supreme Court Races Got So Partisan

Outside groups spent $27,000 on 2003 race. By 2020 that rose to $5 million.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Welcomes Attorney Zak Wroblewski to Their Civil Litigation Group

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

Judges Writing New Election Rules

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

State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance

Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit

Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.

Big Surge in Women Registering to Vote

Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.

Michels Calls For ‘Pitchforks and Torches’

Republican candidate for governor attacks media. Democrats accuse him of 'encouraging violence.'

Michels Blasts Media, Defends Donations

GOP candidate for governor has supported anti-LGBT, anti-abortion, anti-contraception groups.

Uihleins Spent $38 Million On 2022 Races

Donations to Republicans include Senate candidate accused of sexual assault and 5 Big Lie proponents in House.

What Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?

Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.

State Supreme Court At War With Itself

Nasty divide caused by rage of Rebecca Bradley.

Do Absentee Drop Boxes Lead To Tyranny?

So claims state Supreme Court in 122 pages of overheated rhetoric.

High Court Leaves Kohler-Andrae At Risk

State Supreme Court decision leaves just one obstacle to land swap for Kohler golf course.

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.

State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal

Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.

State Supreme Court Says Regulators Not Biased For Transmission Project

Lawsuit alleged two regulators that approved a major transmission line project had ties to project supporters.

Service Employees Union Spends Big

Since 2010, SEIU has spent more than $2.3 million on Democratic candidates in state.

State High Court Rules Accused Mayfair Mall Shooter, 17, Be Tried As Adult

4-3 Supreme Court decision overrules circuit court on teenage boy.

Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing

One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.

State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay

Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.

Anti-Abortion Groups Want To Tighten 1849 Ban

Seek to end 19th century law’s exception to protect life of a mother.

State Supreme Court Rules in Milwaukee ShotSpotter Case

Court says gunfire detection met standard for reasonable suspicion in man's arrest.

State Supreme Court Sets Record For 4-3 Rulings

Most this term in 70 years, with Hagedorn almost always the deciding vote.

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849

Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.

Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry

Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.

Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements

Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.

How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight

The impact is huge. How did it happen?

State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling

Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.

State Supreme Court Hears Dropbox Lawsuit

Lawsuit brought by conservative law firm could affect absentee voting practices.

For Our Future Spends Big

Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.

State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever

If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.

US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos

Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.

Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court

On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.

Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process

Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.

How Gerrymandered Is New State Map?

Let’s measure how the two parties will fare under maps approved by state Supreme Court.

Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin

Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.

US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case

Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.

Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions

State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.

Supreme Court Upholds Brown County Sales Tax

Conservative group sued, arguing tax could only fund property tax relief.

Republicans To Appeal Redistricting

Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.

State Supreme Court Picks Evers’ Legislative Maps

New legislative maps meet court's "least change" criteria more than GOP-backed maps.

Supreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes

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

Supreme Court Denies Kleefisch Election Lawsuit

4-3 ruling rejects challenge to absentee ballot boxes by Republican candidate for governor.

State High Court Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes For February Primary

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

Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’

State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.

Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes

Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.

Supreme Court Upholds Deposition Order for Robin Vos

Vos tried to avoid deposition in open records suit related to 2020 election investigation.

State High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map

But will consider amended maps by Evers and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities.

Hold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable

10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.

Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections

But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.

Yes, There Was Good News In 2021

It wasn’t all gloom and doom. The top 12 good news stories of the year.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear WILL Challenge to Dane County Health Orders

WILL is challenging authority of health officer to issue orders without legislative approval

Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps

Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.

Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End

Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’

Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps

He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.

State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting

A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.

State High Court Hears Arguments on Private Attorneys

Circuit court ruled that GOP legislators can’t hire attorneys before any lawsuit is filed.

What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?

'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'

Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?

A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.

Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol

Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.

Republican Group a Leading Fundraiser

Since 2010 it's raised $3.27 million from donors like the MMAC and Diane Hendricks.

Why Is State Supreme Court So Angry?

Justices’ strange interpretation of watershed 1803 decision becomes a right-wing battering ram.

State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate

Won’t bypass lower courts, as asked, to overrule Dane County mask order.

Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts

Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.

Supreme Court Unexpectedly Fires Chief Appeals Judge

Progressive justices object to unprecedented move by the state's high court.

High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements

Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.

Hagedorn Is High Court’s Deciding Justice

Expected to be right-wing stalwart, he takes turns siding with Supreme Court's liberals and conservatives.

State High Court Upholds Gun Conviction

But Justice Rebecca Bradley dissents, defending right to get drunk and carry firearms.

Let the Crowds In

Highlights from state Supreme Court ruling overthrowing state order on bar and restaurant capacity limits.

Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order

4-3 State Supreme Court ruling overthrows October order limiting restaurant and bar capacity.

WILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge

Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.

State Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit

Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.

Court Upholds Halt to Purge of Wisconsin Voter Rolls

Why Court Voided Evers Emergency Order

Highlights of the Supreme Court ruling — and the dissent.

Wisconsin Needs Fair Maps

Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Gov. Evers’ Multiple Emergency Declarations Violate Law

State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers

Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.

State Must Release Sex Offender Data

Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.

Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again

Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.

High Court Minority Embarrasses Itself

State Supreme Court came perilously close to invalidating a legal election.

Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit

Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.

False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors

Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.

High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons

But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.

Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally

Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.

Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?

Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.

Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions

State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.

Waukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party

After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.

Hagedorn Wisconsin’s Person of The Year

Supreme Court justice showed a lot of backbone in following the law, not politics.

Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election

Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results

Lawyers Denounce Attacks on State Justices

They call on state bar, Supreme Court leadership to condemn threatening, anti-Semitic attacks.

Why Shirley Abrahamson Mattered

For decades one of the leading state supreme court judges in the nation.

‘I Am Not a Republican Justice’

State Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn discusses his decisions and right-wing attacks on him

Shirley Abrahamson Dies at Age 87

She was first woman and longest serving justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Justices Face Anti-Semitic, Misogynist Attacks After Trump Ruling

State Supreme Court Justices Jill Karofsky and Rebecca Dallet attacked in post on white-supremacist website.

WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order

The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.

Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments

Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.

State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked

The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case

4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.

Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’

Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.

The Hating of Justice Hagedorn

As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?

A Supreme Court of First Resort?

Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.

Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State

Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election

Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.

Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties

Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit

Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.

State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic

Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.

High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers

6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.

Republicans Cry Foul About Election

Ron Johnson, Robin Vos and Mark Belling get aboard the Trump crazy train.

State Supreme Court Hearing Challenge to Governor’s Emergency Powers

Conservative petitioner donated $20,000 to Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2016.

Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules

Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.

Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions

Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.

Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks

Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?

Court to Rule on Purging 130,000 from Voter Rolls

Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing two challenges affecting November election.

Supreme Court Shows Its Colors

What the Green Party ruling tells about the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

State High Court Rejects Green Party Appeal

Party won’t be allowed on ballot, clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots.

State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist

Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.

Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored

State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.

Will Karofsky Rebalance the WI Supreme Court?

The conservative majority on the court has been reduced to one vote.

Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions

Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.

WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws

For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.

Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election

Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.

Dan Kelly Wants Revenge

He recused from voter purge case. After losing election the lame duck Supreme Court Justice has changed his mind.

State High Court to Hear Voter Purge Case

Kelly ends recusal, Supreme Court will decide if 130,000 people should be removed from voting rolls.

Circuit Courts Planning For Re-Opening

Many in-person proceedings have been suspended since March.

Justice Hagedorn Surprises Observers

Supreme Court justice seems like a true conservative, not a right-wing activist.

What Comes Next in the Fight Against the Coronavirus?

Will individual choices be enough to keep a spike in cases and deaths at bay?

Why Vos, Fitzgerald Refused to Lead

They took away Gov. Evers’ power to oversee pandemic and then did nothing. Why?

Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates

WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.

Justice Bradley Got $20K from Safer-At-Home Plaintiff

Bradley got max contribution from one of the parties to a second lawsuit challenging the safer-at-home orders.

Supreme Court Strikes Down “Safer at Home”

Decision goes into effect immediately. Milwaukee's order remains in effect.

Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case

Justice Dan Kelly could lift his recusal from the case now that he lost his election.

Why Was Election in Pandemic Required?

So ruled both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Court. Let’s examine their reasoning.

Democratic Turnout Surged in Election

High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.

12 Election Takeaways

How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?

21 Winners and Losers

Beyond the candidates, what was the election about, who were the other winners and losers?

Supreme Decision

Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.

Menards Accused of Price Gouging

Stores in Wisconsin and Michigan at issue, Michigan AG sends cease-and-disest letter.

Karofsky Wrong About State Supreme Court

Her campaign charges against the Supreme Court amount to slander.

What’s Next in Voter Purge Battle?

Appeals Court overturned lower court ruling requiring purge of voter rolls. But battle far from over.

The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections

They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?

Wisconsin Right to Life PAC Endorses Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr

Stakes Are High for Supreme Court Race

Kelly vs Karofsky will test the organizing, fundraising abilities of both parties.

It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court

Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.

Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle

Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.

Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr secures ballot access for WI Court of Appeals District II election

Top 10 Political Stories of 2019

Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?

High Court Weakens Suspect Line-Up Rules

Roggensack decision allows police to use single-person showups rather than multi-person lineups.

Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling

Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.

Top Republican Donors Give to Biden

Ted and Mary Kellner have donated $1 million to state GOP candidates, but now giving to Biden.

High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics

Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.

State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws

Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.

Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols Welcomes James M. Sosnoski as an Associate Attorney

James joins Meissner Tierney’s litigation practice group, primarily focusing his practice in the areas of complex commercial and insurance coverage litigation.

Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In

New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”

Questions About Brian Hagedorn’s Ability to Fairly Serve All Remain Unanswered

Bigoted Views, Affiliations With Hate Group and Conflicts of Interest Cast Cloud Over Newest Member of State High Court

Suit to Limit Evers Veto Power Criticized

A “power grab” or trying to “get the constitution right”?

Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout

Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.

Mum’s The Word For Justice Abrahamson

For 43 years she said nothing about Legislature’s “illegitimate” sessions. Until now.

State Supreme Court Upholds Lame-Duck Laws

The conservative majority not persuaded by arguments that extraordinary session was unconstitutional.

Democrats Celebrate at State Convention

Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”

How Non-Partisan Are Supreme Court Races?

Not very, the data suggests. Is there any way to change this?

Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term

Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.

Hagedorn Shows Why Recusal Rule Needed

Unprecedented speech by new Supreme Court Justice thanking Republicans for his victory shows obvious conflict.

State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws

The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.

A New Generation of Political Leaders

GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.

Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr Announces Run for Court of Appeals

"I am honored to announce my candidacy for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals because Wisconsin deserves a judge who will uphold the rule of law..."

Appeals Court Expands Legal Searches

Suspected drunk driver's car can be searched for other drugs. Hagedorn joins ruling.

Perez Sees Regional Impact For DNC Convention

Milwaukee’s 2020 convention will give Democratic Party springboard to organize Midwest.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Court of Appeals – District II

Did Kavanaugh Ad Elect Hagedorn?

Republican group says its ads killed front runner Lisa Neubauer in Supreme Court race.

Special Interests Spent $4.3 Million on Supreme Court Race

63% of the money spent to support losing candidate Lisa Neubauer.

AFP: Wisconsinites Take Stand for Rule of Law, Elect Hagedorn

AFP-WI activists made 750,000 voter contacts throughout the effort.

Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer Concedes in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

"I called Judge Hagedorn today and wished him the best in his tenure on the state’s highest court."

How to Win in 2020

Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.

City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!

Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.

High Court Race 4th Closest in State History

Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.

Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever

Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.

City Carries Shelton to Victory

Candidate for circuit court judge lost the suburbs, but won city by huge margin.

Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn

And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.

City Stayed Home In Election

Milwaukee turnout low, its suburbs much higher, helping Hagedorn.

10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race

Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.

7 Numbers That Explain The Election

Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.

Turnout 26.6% in Close April 2 Spring Election

In the coming days, WEC staff will be working closely with county clerks and other local election officials as they prepare to canvass and certify the results.

Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call

Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.

Conservative Judge Brian Hagedorn Wins Special Election to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seven-Figure Investment by RSLC’s Judicial Fairness Initiative Overcomes Three-To-One Spending Edge by Democrat-Aligned Groups

Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board

Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.

“Not Pro-Republican” Brian Hagedorn Sends Republican Party of Wisconsin $150,000

"Why is a judicial candidate in a nonpartisan race currently trying to enrich the Republican Party?"

SEIU Biggest Labor Union Campaign Donor

Public-private employees union spent $718,700 on Evers, $131,140 on Neubauer.

Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties

Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.

The Rise of Brian Hagedorn

Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.

On the Take: Brian Hagedorn Personally Profited From Speeches to a Hate Group While a Sitting Judge

State High Court Candidate Refusing to Give a Straight Answer If He Would Sit on Cases Involving Hate Group Alliance Defending Freedom

Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race

Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.

Brian Hagedorn Went to Bat to Protect Lead Paint Industry, Is His Campaign Benefitting From Their Support?

People Who’ve Profited From Lead Paint Have Shown They’ll Spend Big Money to Support People Like Brian Hagedorn

The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson

Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?

Hagedorn Campaign Releases New TV Ad: “Trust”

“Lisa Neubauer sat on many cases involving clients of her family business, and it raises serious questions,” said Lexi Ardis, campaign manager for Judge Brian Hagedorn.

Brian Hagedorn Spends Final Days of Supreme Court Campaign Stonewalling and Stalling

‘Acting Like a Candidate With Something to Hide From Wisconsin Voters’

Judge Hagedorn Wins Debate in Final Week of Campaign

Neubauer continues to leave voters in the dark on judicial philosophy

Brian Hagedorn’s Homophobia Gets Support From Right-Wing Republican State Leadership Committee

Washington D.C. Based Group Seeks to Fill Void Left After Other Conservative Groups Refused to Support Hagedorn

Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson

Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.

Outside Spending for Neubauer Swamps Hagedorn

A 14 to 1 spending advantage for groups supporting Neubauer in Supreme Court race.

Brian Hagedorn Still Mum on What He Said in Speeches to Hate Group

‘These Are the Actions of Someone With Something to Hide’

Floundering Hagedorn Campaign Excoriated by Conservative Radio

"I'm not going to lie, I'm a little concerned"

Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties

Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.

Brian Hagedorn’s Decisions Put Corporate Profits Before Protecting Kids and Seniors

Personally Lobbied for Loopholes to Protect Lead Paint Manufacturers and Nursing Home Operators from Liability for Misdeeds

Hagedorn Campaign Releases TV Ad: “Takeover”

“Liberal special interests want to take over our Supreme Court and are backing Lisa Neubauer because she will support their partisan agenda,”said Lexi Ardis.

State Budget Blunder Shines Light on Brian Hagedorn’s Dim View of Open Records

As Government Lawyer Hagedorn Fought Release of Records, Implicated in Effort to Gut State Open Records Law

Recusal At Issue in High Court Race

State Supreme Court has one of nation’s weakest rules to prevent ethical conflicts.

Brian Hagedorn Keeps Wisconsin Voters in Dark About Paid Speeches to Hate Group

In Spirit of National Sunshine Week One Wisconsin Now Renews Call Court Candidate Disclose Contents of Speeches Made While a Sitting State Judge

Lisa Neubauer’s Big Supporter Eric Holder Wants a Liberal Takeover of the Judiciary. Does Neubauer Agree?

"Eric Holder is dropping big money to support Lisa Neubauer’s bid for Supreme Court, and he is openly advocating for a liberal takeover of our judiciary."

Brian Hagedorn Supports Court Action That Would Criminalize Abortion in Wisconsin

‘Views Are Not Just Extreme, They Are Dangerous to Women’s Health’

Neubauer Believes Outside Cash is “Toxic”…Unless it Benefits Her Campaign

More than 750,000 reasons why she's flip-flopping on outside money

Third Party Donations Favor Neubauer

Just 4% of $407,000 in outside money for Supreme Court race so far backs Hagedorn.

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"It is a tremendous honor to receive the Milwaukee Police Association’s endorsement in this race."

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate To Air Live On WISN 12

WISN 12 Commitment 2019 Coverage Presents Statewide Debate In Partnership With Marquette University Law School

State Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn a No-Show at State Big Business Gathering

Is Absence at Traditional Stop on Campaign Trail Another Sign Hagedorn’s Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Too Much For Even Staunch Conservatives?

Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench

High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.

Major Conservative Groups Agree: Brian Hagedorn’s Extremism and Homophobia Have No Place State High Court

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Follows Wisconsin Realtors in Refusing to Support Hagedorn Wisconsin State Supreme Court Campaign

State Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Continues to Stonewall on Paid Speeches to Hate Group

Raises More Red Flags About Commitment to Treat Everyone Equally Before the Law

Still No Word From Brian Hagedorn on What He Said in Speeches to Hate Group

State Supreme Court Candidate Was Paid Thousands of Dollars by Hate Group, What Did He Do to Earn It?

One Wisconsin Now Demands Brian Hagedorn Disclose His Speeches to Hate Group

‘Brian Hagedorn Owes Us Straight Answers About What He Said’

Big Donors Give More to Hagedorn

But his opponent Lisa Neubauer has more cash on hand in race for Supreme Court.

The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn

After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?

Brian Hagedorn Was Paid By Hate Group While Serving as a Judge

State Supreme Court Candidate Took Thousands in Payments and Gifts From Group That Advocates and Litigates for Hate and Discrimination

Brian Hagedorn Sees State Supreme Court as Venue to Advance Partisan, Political Agenda

‘We Know This Because He’s Said it Himself’

Hagedorn Campaign Releases First TV Ad: “Lily”

"Adopting Lily has brought home the opioid crisis and how it affects families in such significant ways."

Hagedorn’s Views on Gay Rights Matter

Judge’s past criticism of key Supreme Court ruling suggests he could oppose rights of same-sex couples.

Brian Hagedorn Promises He Won’t Do It Again, Again

Founder and Board Member of Organization With Formal Policy of LGBTQ Discrimination Asks Voters to Trust He Will Treat All Equally Before the Law

Hagedorn Backs School That Bans Gays

State Supreme Court candidate on board of school that bans gay teachers, students, parents.

Hagedorn Campaign Responds to Latest Smear

"Judge Hagedorn treats everyone fairly under the law."

New Evidence Exposes Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Putting Homophobic, Discriminatory Beliefs Into Action

Founded and Serves on Board of Directors of School That Explicitly Discriminates Against LGBTQ Individuals

Brian Hagedorn Snags Support of Racist Voter Suppression Billboard Backer

Another Stain on the Record of the Candidate Who Helped Scott Walker Target the Voting Rights of People of Color

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Brian Hagedorn’s Past Pays Off … With $18,000 Campaign Contribution from Big Special Interest

Snags Big Check from Industry Lobby Group That Literally Wrote Rules on Judicial Recusal Adopted by His Former Boss

Hagedorn Outraises Neubauer in Latest Finance Period

Hagedorn raises more than $236,000 in just over four weeks

Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion

State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.

Record Shows State Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Can’t Be Trusted to Leave Anti-LGBTQ Agenda Behind if Elected

Sought to Advance Personal Opposition to Equal Rights on the Job as Top Legal Aide to Former Governor Scott Walker

Wisconsin Black Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Candidate’s Disrespect of NAACP

"The real disgrace here is the hostile takeover of our judicial system by radical partisans like this former lawyer for Scott Walker."

Radical, hateful content found on blog of Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn

Hagedorn's partisan agenda has no place on Wisconsin's highest bench

Brian Hagedorn’s Questionable Judgement: Assault Accusations and Campaign Finance Law Fines Among Lowlights of Hagedorn Supporters

Campaign Touting Endorsement of Scandal Plagued Judges

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."

Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race

Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.

Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election

Claimed There Would be ‘Personal Consequences’ in Email to Employees Mere Weeks Before Vote

Hagedorn Campaign Off to Historic Fundraising Start

Judge Hagedorn’s campaign raised $310,629.58 going into 2019.

Hagedorn Campaign Releases Statement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

"I want to thank our members of law enforcement here in Wisconsin for their service."

Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race

Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.

Judge Brian Hagedorn Submits More Than 5,000 Nomination Signatures for Supreme Court Seat

"I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign..."

State Facing Endless Lawsuits?

Suits by governor, legislature, citizens coming on lame duck laws, gerrymandering.

Tony Evers Faces Tough Choices

With a structural deficit and transportation fund debt, delivering a “people’s budget” won’t be easy.

How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts

One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.

Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court

Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson

Judge Brian Hagedorn Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

"I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone."

Lifetime GPS Monitoring Is Legal

State Appeals Court approves lifetime GPS device for former sex offender.

Why Gableman Is Stepping Down

And how will that affect the race for Supreme Court?

Man Charged for Childhood Crime

State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.

Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed

Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election

Four Key Judge Races Coming

Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.

Impact of Walker’s 59 Judicial Choices

He’s already replaced nearly one-fifth of judges in the state.

Gov. Walker Did Have Secret Email System

Report shows state business conducted through 300 personal emails, confirms Urban Milwaukee story.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions

Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.

Sen. Baldwin Gearing Up for LGBT Battles

Baldwin hires expert attorney on these issues. And state board considers Talgo claim.

Walker’s Sweet Revenge Against John Doe Prosecutors

Walker’s office gets to choose the attorneys defending John Chisholm and company from a federal suit.

State Delays on Talgo Claim

State claims board won't hear Talgo complaint at next meeting, and officials delay release of Talgo's legal filing, though it's a public record.

New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations

Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.