Lisa Neubauer

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

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.

Liberals Winning State Supreme Court Races

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

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Has Highest Percentage of Women Justices

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

How State Supreme Court Races Got So Partisan

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

Service Employees Union Spends Big

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

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big

Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.

For Our Future Spends Big

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

Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections

But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.

Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps

He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.

Republican Group a Leading Fundraiser

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

Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts

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

Supreme Court Unexpectedly Fires Chief Appeals Judge

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

Appeals Court Nixes Judge’s Shaming Order

Shoplifter ordered to notify management of her conviction whenever entering a store.

The Hating of Justice Hagedorn

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

Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election

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

Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?

Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.

Supreme Decision

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

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC Endorses Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr for Court of Appeals

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

It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court

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

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?

Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling

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

Evers Calls Special Session on Guns

Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.

Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In

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

Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout

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

Cops Can Use Lying, Trickery, Court Rules

Judges Gundrum, Neubauer approve police deceit to get confession from cognitively challenged man.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big

Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.

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.

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..."

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.

Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board

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

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.

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

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

Judge Hagedorn Wins Debate in Final Week of Campaign

Neubauer continues to leave voters in the dark on judicial philosophy

Chief Judge Neubauer Clear Winner In Tonight’s Debate

"Judge Neubauer has the experience, temperament, and the trust of the judicial and law enforcement communities that she will be the fair, impartial, and independent choice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."

Judges Letter for Immediate Publication

Letter from thirty six sitting and retired Milwaukee area judges regarding the upcoming Supreme Court election on April 2nd.

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.

Neubauer Campaign Releases Closing Television Ad

"For The People" Makes Closing Argument In Supreme Court Race

Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties

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

Grassroots North Shore Endorses Judge Lisa Neubauer for Wisconsin State Supreme Court

Judge Neubauer has had a long and significant career in regard to the rule of law, having served on the Court of Appeals for the past ten years and serving currently as Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeals since 2015.

Neubauer Campaign Endorsed by 13 More WI Judges

Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer has 98% of the judicial endorsements in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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.

Recusal At Issue in High Court Race

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

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."

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.

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

Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench

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

Neubauer Campaign Announces Scheduled Joint Forums and Debates

The Neubauer for Justice campaign released this schedule of accepted joint forum and debate invitations, with the first one coming today.

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?

Neubauer Campaign Releases Biographical Video

Campaign’s first ad demonstrates candidate’s values and broad support

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."

Momentum Continues for Neubauer Campaign

The campaign now has more than 1300 donors, and has raised over $860,000 since announcing last summer.

Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion

State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.

10 More Judges Endorse Neubauer for Supreme Court

Momentum continues to build behind campaign

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

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

Neubauer Campaign Announces New Endorsements

"This is an unprecedented show of support from across Wisconsin that bridges both parties..."

Here’s the Top Donors in High Court Race

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

Neubauer Campaign Announces Fundraising Totals

The campaign now has more than 920 donors, and has more than twice as much on hand as her opponent.

Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race

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

Neubauer for Justice Files Over 5500 Signatures

2000 Needed To Qualify For Spring Ballot

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.

Supreme Court Candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces bipartisan support from law enforcement

Announces endorsements from more than 65 sheriffs and district attorneys

How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts

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

Supreme Court Candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces support from five dozen more judges

More than 260 current and former judges now endorse Neubauer

Supreme Court Candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces support from more than 200 judges across Wisconsin

"I am honored to have such broad support from my colleagues across the state."

Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court

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

Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer declares candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Chief appellate judge also announces support of more than 150 current and former judges

Lifetime GPS Monitoring Is Legal

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

How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case

Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.

Candidate’s old shoplifting bust surfaces