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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.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever
Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Brian Hagedorn
Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn
After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Brian Hagedorn’s Past Pays Off … With $18,000 Campaign Contribution from Big Special Interest
Snags Big Check from Industry Lobby Group That Literally Wrote Rules on Judicial Recusal Adopted by His Former Boss
Feb 7th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Brian Hagedorn’s Questionable Judgement: Assault Accusations and Campaign Finance Law Fines Among Lowlights of Hagedorn Supporters
Campaign Touting Endorsement of Scandal Plagued Judges
Jan 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Hagedorn Campaign Off to Historic Fundraising Start
Judge Hagedorn’s campaign raised $310,629.58 going into 2019.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Hagedorn Campaign Releases Statement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
"I want to thank our members of law enforcement here in Wisconsin for their service."
Jan 9th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Judge Brian Hagedorn Submits More Than 5,000 Nomination Signatures for Supreme Court Seat
"I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign..."
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018 by Laurel White
Judge Brian Hagedorn Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I pledge to you that I will apply the law fairly to everyone."
Aug 16th, 2018 by Brian Hagedorn
Justice Dallet Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Says in this time of division our future "lies in accepting and honoring our differences."
Aug 7th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
McAdams Decision Is a Travesty
Cyber-bullying was championed by state Supreme Court, while trashing faculty governance.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Favors Donors to Justices
Conservative justices decide malpractice case in favor of business groups who gave them $37,000.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
High Court Backs Evers Over Walker
Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Offense At Age Nine a Felony?
State high court approves adult felony charge though offender then said to be eight or nine.
May 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair
Blaming lawyers for sins of their clients is simply wrong.
May 15th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
Screnock opposes recusal rule, even if he gets $1 million from group that brings cases to court.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Casey Hoff
The Long Arm of the WMC
Big business group wants to buy another high court justice, as WMC has admitted.
Mar 31st, 2018 by James Rowen
Dallet Would Make History If Elected
6 of 7 state Supreme Court members would be women, highest percentage in American history.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
The Strange Race for Supreme Court
Look carefully. Both candidates are not what they claim to be.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate to Air Live on WISN 12
WISN 12 commitment 2018 coverage presents statewide debater in partnership with Marquette University Law School.
Feb 22nd, 2018 by WISN 12
Republican Party is Screnock’s Top Donor
Dallet and Burns have no donations from two parties in state Supreme Court race.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dark Money Targets Supreme Court Race
Secretive Wisconsin Alliance for Reform will do ads, has connections to GOP, Koch Brothers.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Dark Money’s High Court Candidate
Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Can Dallet Win Supreme Court Primary?
Outspoken Madison liberal Tim Burns stands in her way.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
ICYMI: Tim Burns files nomination papers for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Tim Burns
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
High Court Gives Prosecutors More Power
State Supreme Court overrules statute and high court ruling previously cited 168 times.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler announces support for Judge Rebecca Dallet
Justice Louis Butler joins more than 300 local leaders, elected officials, and judges from across the state in supporting Judge Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Tim Burns
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
High Court Candidate Hires Koch Operatives
Judge Michael Screnock’s Supreme Court campaign hires former execs of Koch-funded groups.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kathleen Falk Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The non-partisan election will be held in the spring of 2018.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Tim Burns
Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Burns is running for the seat now held by Justice Michael Gableman.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Tim Burns
The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap
National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Gableman Is Stepping Down
And how will that affect the race for Supreme Court?
Jun 20th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election
Strong Candidates and Grassroots Enthusiasm Intimidate Justice Michael Gableman from Seeking a Second Term
Jun 15th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
One Wisconsin Now Statements Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election
'It's No Surprise That After a Decade of Corruption and Incompetence, Mike Gableman Doesn't Want to Face Voters'
Jun 15th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Statement from Judge Rebecca Dallet candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I'm running for the Supreme Court because it's out of balance."
Jun 15th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
Dallet May Run for Supreme Court
Judge Rebecca Dallet could oppose Justice Michael Gableman.
May 18th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Tim Burns Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
I'm running for Supreme Court because I believe in our democracy.
May 1st, 2017 by Tim Burns
Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?
With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.
Apr 19th, 2017 by John Torinus
Democrats File Complaint Against Gableman
Claiming he violated code of conduct by helping Republican fundraiser.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Pat Roggensack On the Warpath
Supreme Court chief justice slams Journal Sentinel, Janine Geske, and others.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest
Will speak at GOP fundraiser with right-wing leader helped by his Doe decision.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
54 Judges’ Powerful Case for Recusal
Their petition lays bare the problem. State Supreme Court hasn’t responded.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Four Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Hypocrisy of the WMC
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce wants no judge recusals -- except when it benefits them.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
AG Schimel Attacks Open Records Law
He is appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an effort to keep two law enforcement training videos secret.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court
From a state with countless judges, he picks a crackpot lawyer named Daniel Kelly.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Radical State Supreme Court?
Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The Plot Thickens In John Doe
Did State Supreme Court try to sabotage appeal of its Doe ruling to US Supreme Court?
May 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Did John Doe Threaten High Court?
Two Supreme court justices were deeply implicated in probe, yet voted to shut it down.
May 10th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Are Conservative Groups Hiding Campaign Spending?
Anti-Kloppenburg ads could be funded by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Club for Growth
Mar 30th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Roggensack Weakens Judicial Watchdog?
Chief justice appoints GOP operative sanctioned by federal court to Judicial Commission.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
U.S. Supreme Court Must Meet John Doe
By hearing case, court would end legal confusion and might enhance its reputation.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonTaking the Pulse of the 2016 Milwaukee Elections
Nov 5th, 2015 - Milwaukee Magazine - Larry Sandler
The Plague of Lead Paint Poisoning
The problem persists, with more impact on Milwaukee than many cities. Is there a solution?
Sep 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Mysterious Silence of John Chisholm
His unwillingness to answer challenges to John Doe raises questions.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why Prosecutor Should Appeal John Doe Case
State Supreme Court had huge conflict, Schmitz should appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild
The Tragedy of David Prosser
Recusal ruling adds to his image as the symbol of a dysfunctional Supreme Court.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Doe Decision “Overrules” U.S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin justices knew coordination was occurring. So they simply tried to rewrite federal law.
Jul 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why Crooks Opposed Court’s John Doe Ruling
He votes 90% of time with conservatives, but blasted Gableman’s majority opinion.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Condemns State Supreme Court Ruling in John Doe II
“It is not only regrettable; it is downright dangerous,” said Matt Rothschild, the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Lady MacBeth of the Supreme Court
Pat Roggensack has shamed herself and the high court in the ugly way she’s handled her elevation to chief justice.
May 7th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Shirley Abrahamson Against the World
Chief Justice’s fight against a constitutional change to demote her is a minor issue. So why such a juicy battle involving so many conservatives?
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Voters End Era of “Shirley’s Court”?
Shirley Abrahamson has been chief justice for 19 years, but controversial referendum question could end her reign.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Can Daley Beat Bradley for Supreme Court?
Challenger could get lots of right-wing money, but that may not be enough in this case.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Justice Bradley Has Republican-Leaning Challenger
April election pits 20-year liberal incumbent against circuit court judge getting Republican Party support.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Supreme Court Justices for Sale
There may be no supreme court in America that’s more corrupted by conflicts of interest.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Threw Deininger Off the GAB?
The rumor is that Walker or Republican legislators are punishing him for his decisions on recall elections.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Decisions Favor Lawyers Who Donate
Study shows justices don't recuse in 98% of cases involving attorneys and Abrahamson gets the most money.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Jake Harper
Can Fallone Beat Roggensack?
Pat Roggensack leads the Supreme Court's conservative bloc and may be its most powerful justice. Ed Fallone blames a "dysfunctional court" on her.
Mar 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Roggensack’s Recusal Policy at Issue in High Court Race
She has an "astounding disregard for legal ethics," the New York Times declared.
Mar 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
