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Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Speaks in Favor of Assembly Bill 965 to Protect Judiciary
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.

The State of Politics: Ziegler Still Pushing for Courts Security Agency
The State of Politics

Ziegler Still Pushing for Courts Security Agency

Chief Justice warns that courts must do a better job handling mentally ill offenders.

Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force

Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force

Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats

Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats

But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Judge John P. Roemer
UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.
Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge

Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge

Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.
AG Kaul Calls Juneau County Killing a ‘Targeted’ Attack

AG Kaul Calls Juneau County Killing a ‘Targeted’ Attack

AG says the suspect is believe to have targeted others.