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Former Lawmakers, WILL Enter Extraordinary Session Lawsuit
Former Speaker, Lt. Gov., lawmakers make the case for extraordinary sessions and laws jeopardized by Dane County ruling
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program Signed Into Law
"This bill will help save lives, repair families in need, and is another important step in combatting drug addiction in Wisconsin."
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Evan Goyke
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Problem-Solving Courts Legislation Advances to Legislature
"I am thrilled that the Council, in an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote, supported advancement of these three pieces of legislation."
Feb 11th, 2015 by Evan Goyke
Representative Goyke Pleased with Progress of Problem-Solving Courts Study Committee
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the encouraging progress made by the Legislative Council Study Committee on Problem-Solving Courts, Alternatives, and Diversions
Aug 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Do Drug Courts Discriminate Against Blacks?
Statistics show special courts to help get people avoid prison serve more whites though there are more black offenders.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Taylor Chase
The Coming War Against Common Core
Top priority for Republican legislators next year is to kill Common Core educational standards.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Governor Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Watered-Down Bill Protecting Bicyclists Passes
Tougher bill to protect bicyclists and pedestrians had broad bipartisan support but a few Republicans prevented passage.
Apr 4th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Independent Investigation bill heads to Governor
The bill requires the investigation report be made public if the district attorney decides not to prosecute the officer involved and requires that family members of the deceased be notified about their legal rights and remedies.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Press Release
Bipartisan Assembly Bill 409 passes Assembly
Bill requires independent investigations of officer-involved deaths
Feb 18th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Bicyclists Vs. Motorcycle Group
Law defining bicyclists and pedestrians as "vulnerable users" who need more protection from motorists is opposed by the motorcycle lobby.
Sep 20th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Bicycle Lobbyists Hit the State Capitol
More than 100 advocates met with legislators and pushed for pro-bicycle policies. Will it have an impact?
Apr 19th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Legislators Raising Questions About State’s Tracking of Ex-Offenders
Legislative committee members have concerns about accuracy of GPS tracking system.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Mario Koran
State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails
GPS monitoring system often goes haywire, causing problems and wasting police resources. Part I of a series.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Mario Koran
Mental Health Care in Shambles at County Jails
Jails are overloaded with people with mental illness. A key Republican lawmaker wants to examine issue.
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Rory Linnane, Tegan Wendland and Kate Golden
