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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.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal
Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Henry Redman
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Hovde Tells Talk Radio Host He Lost
But Republican Senate candidate won't concede race. Bipartisan group criticizes him.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Bipartisan Group Urges Trust in Wisconsin Election Process
Former Republican and Democratic elected officials say state's elections are safe, secure and deliberately slow.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Right Wing Group Opposes Conservation of Land in Wisconsin
American Stewards of Liberty influences Republican legislators on Pelican River project.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation
Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin
10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Republican Group a Leading Fundraiser
Since 2010 it's raised $3.27 million from donors like the MMAC and Diane Hendricks.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
More Legislators Become Lobbyists
Nygren and Shilling are the latest to take the lucrative road well-traveled.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Both Parties Delay on Open Records
Long delays by state officials to open records requests have been the norm for the last decade.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Voting Access Ensures All Voices Are Heard
A new bipartisan coalition is working to promote safe, reliable voting in Wisconsin.
Oct 9th, 2020 by David Crowley
Bipartisan Group Will Promote Voting By Mail
And in-person voting. Former GOP Attorney General dismisses fraud claims on mail-in ballots
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Laurel White
Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Menard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Brad Schimel’s Dreadful Record on Rape Kits
Attorney General is anything but tough on crime by serial rapists.
Jun 21st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
National Group Has Huge Clout in Wisconsin
Virginia-based Republican State Leadership Committee spent $2.9 million to elect conservatives here.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
Sweetheart Bill For Rent-to-Own Industry
Two GOP legislators given donations from industry would exempt it from consumer protection laws.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer
We Couldn’t Find Any Voter Fraud
Ex legislator Dale Schultz exposes Republican scam on voter fraud.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists
Would require one-year wait for ex-legislators and legislative aides to become lobbyists.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
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
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
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
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
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
John Doe Supported by Many Republicans
Supreme Court candidate James Daley was among many GOP judges and prosecutors involved in alleged "partisan witch hunt."
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason Smathers
Top Ten Stories of the Year
Which had the most impact on Wisconsin? The envelope, please.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
GAB Judges Return Fire Against Vos
They defend GAB leader Kevin Kennedy, criticize Vos and say no legislative changes in ethics and elections board are needed.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
The Assault on Wisconsin’s Campaign Laws
Given higher court’s slap-down of Judge Randa’s decisions overthrowing Wisconsin laws, just where does the law now stand?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Handicapping the Democratic Race for Attorney General
Jon Richards is the favorite. But is he the best choice?
Aug 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Cause Voter Fraud
False claims of rampant voter fraud by GOP and talk radio prompt their followers to vote illegally.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Leaders Run Away from Same Sex Marriage Issue
Republicans who championed amendment barring gay marriages now avoid defending the measure.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Sen.Carpenter’s Rather Dull Duplex
His sided, south side home, in suburban-like Jackson Park, is a veritable pillar of middle-class respectability.
Jun 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Diploma Mills Prey on Milwaukee’s Adult Students
Online high schools promise GEDs, but deliver worthless sheets of paper. Part I of series.
May 23rd, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Voter Fraud Issue Gets Its Day in Court
The federal court gave the state a chance to show voter fraud was rampant. So what did they prove?
May 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Sen. Baldwin Gearing Up for LGBT Battles
Baldwin hires expert attorney on these issues. And state board considers Talgo claim.
May 1st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why Open Records Are Important
Moves to make government records less accessible are well-meant -- but wrong.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
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.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
John Doe II Is Anything But Partisan
Scott Walker’s defenders call the probe a partisan witch hunt. But newly released court documents say otherwise.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Politician
Here are some last-minute gift ideas for a few Wisconsin pols.
Dec 23rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Tom Ament Strikes Again
Author of infamous pension plan also devised a 1990 measure giving supervisors unconstitutional power over executive appointees.
Dec 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Retiring With Guns Blazing
Several politicians have announced retirement, some diplomatically, others firing shots at their opponents.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Steven Walters
Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General
Like Abe Lincoln, Richards has been practicing law all across the state in preparation for his run.
Oct 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Will Van Hollen Stay as Attorney General?
He hasn't announced a 2014 reelection effort. He might decide to pursue other interests.
Jul 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The GOP’s Young Guns
Some of the newest Assembly Republicans, including four accountants, dictated the final budget.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Act 10 Could Still Be in Trouble
Federal appeals court decision looks shaky, and state lawyers made mistakes defending anti-union law.
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Sykes’ Suspicious Smokescreen
Charlie Sykes uses anonymous interview to claim the “family” putting up voter fraud billboards fears for its safety.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
J B Van Hollen as You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Wisconsin's Attorney General, J. B. Van Hollen, was installed as the Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2007 by Michael Horne
