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Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor
Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord
Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG
In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Laurel White
Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
AG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’
AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."
Nov 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Racine County Sheriff Refers Charges For State Elections Commissioners
Charging recommendations against five of six elections commissioners referred to district attorney.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Targets Elections Commission
Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?
Nov 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports
80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Nonpartisan State Election Review Finds No Widespread Fraud
Legislative Audit Bureau recommends changes to election laws.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas
Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Vos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’
The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’
Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
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
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.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt
Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Addresses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls
Wisconsin has 86,000 indigenous people, but little data on those who disappeared.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Kaul Supports Gun Bills Proposed by Democratic Legislators
Bills includes increased background checks and new court orders blocking individuals from gun possession.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers, Kaul File Redistricting Lawsuit
Asks federal court to declare current state maps unconstitutional.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit
Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board
Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt
Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression
Letter to congressional leaders urges legislation to prevent voter suppression, election subversion.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Susan J. Demas
Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?
Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone
Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe
GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
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
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Announces Run For Reelection
Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul predicts a tough race against Republican challenger.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements
Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park
Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.
Jun 18th, 2021 by RT Both
What Is Archdiocese Afraid Of?
Archbishop Listecki strongly opposes state investigation of clergy sex abuse. Why?
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation
Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Kaul Probe of Clergy Abuse Is Historic
Unprecedented state-wide investigation could uncover many crimes, lead to legal reforms.
May 10th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally
'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’
May 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
AG Kaul Testifies Before Congress on Voting Rights
The Wisconsin Attorney General argued against purges of voters from the rolls.
May 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Kaul Gives Details on Clergy Abuse Probe
Investigating all five Catholic dioceses in state. Archdiocesan official criticizes effort.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Law Professor to Run for Attorney General
UW-Madison’s Ryan Owens the second Republican to enter race against Josh Kaul.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Crime Lab Improves Processing Time
Even during the pandemic, the turnaround time for lab work was faster.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
DOJ Recieves Grant For Sexual Assault Kit Database
New system will track evidence for sexual assault cases. A backlog discovered in 2014 took four years to process.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Legislature Tries Again to Control Federal Stimulus Money
Evers twice vetoed bills to do this. Assembly’s latest bills violate federal rules, LRB warns.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Supreme Court Considers Water Pollution Rules
Environmental groups challenge 2011 law limiting state DNR’s rules to protect groundwater.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes
Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
AG Kaul, Dem Lawmakers Push New Gun Laws
Say GOP legislators should pass expanded background checks, 'Red Flag' law.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laurel White
State Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Senate Beset by Culture Wars
Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Blomme Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Investigation led by Attorney General Kaul cites judge's alleged use of Kik messaging app.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek
Controversy Over Thin Blue Line Flag
Pro-police flag adopted by white nationalists, used to attack officers at Capitol riot.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Is the Eviction Moratorium Enough?
Some tenants may not be protected, and rental assistance still needed to pay back-rent.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Uihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally
Uline owners Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein criticized for supporting Tea Party Patriots.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Businesses Supported Group Pushing Capitol Rally
$279,000 donated to Republican Attorneys General Association pushing ‘Stop the Steal’ rally.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions
State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Shirley Abrahamson Dies at Age 87
She was first woman and longest serving justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Police Association Calls BLM Protesters ‘Terrorists’
International group with Wisconsin ties sends out research paper with false claims.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit
Suit was brought Attorney General of Texas, joined by 17 other states.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election
Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."
Dec 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin
Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 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
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Can Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?
Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Judge Orders USPS To Deliver Ballots Faster
Wisconsin among 14 states suing post office, now ordered to accelerate delivery of ballots.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by C.J. Moore
Trump “Rounds the Turn’ in Waukesha
As state suffers deadliest week yet, President downplays pandemic at campaign rally.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Voter Intimidation Is Illegal, Kaul Warns
Threatening force, barring voters could result in jail time, attorney general warns.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Amy Coney Barrett Is Not Pro-Life
She opposes Affordable Care Act and ignores guidelines for masks, social distancing.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
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
Did Brad Schimel Break the Law?
He emceed political fundraiser. State law prevents judges from all political activities.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Urged to Okay 5% Error Rate in Voter Purge
Conservative group WILL argues in favor of wrongly striking 6,500 people from state voter rolls.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
