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Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
We Hate State Administrators
State Supreme Court conservatives keep blasting the administrative state. Why?
Jan 13th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access
And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Lawyers Denounce Attacks on State Justices
They call on state bar, Supreme Court leadership to condemn threatening, anti-Semitic attacks.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Why Shirley Abrahamson Mattered
For decades one of the leading state supreme court judges in the nation.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
‘I Am Not a Republican Justice’
State Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn discusses his decisions and right-wing attacks on him
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments
Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked
The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case
4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State
Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election
Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties
Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Sows Confusion After Declining Ballot Error Case
Outagamie and Calumet county election officials uncertain what to do with misprinted ballots
Oct 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Shows Its Colors
What the Green Party ruling tells about the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist
Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored
State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Will Karofsky Rebalance the WI Supreme Court?
The conservative majority on the court has been reduced to one vote.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Laurel White
Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Why Evers Must Take Action
Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot
In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.
Jul 5th, 2020 by James Rowen
Vos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic
High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.
Jun 11th, 2020 by James Rowen
Justice Hagedorn Surprises Observers
Supreme Court justice seems like a true conservative, not a right-wing activist.
May 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates
WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.
May 17th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
City Activists Decry Supreme Court Ruling
Getting rid of the Safer-At-Home Order is a "recipe for disaster," they say.
May 15th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Supreme Court Strikes Down “Safer at Home”
Decision goes into effect immediately. Milwaukee's order remains in effect.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.
May 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
The Portfolio of Pat Roggensack
Justice who suggested meat packers aren’t “regular folks” has big investments, campaign donations.
May 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Justice Suggests Evers’ Order Is ‘Tyranny’
State Supreme Court justices compare safer-at-home order to Japanese internment camps.
May 6th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Special Interests Battle on High Court Case
Koch and WMC filings push Supreme Court to stop Evers state shutdown, liberal groups disagree.
May 5th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Will High Court Limit Evers’ Veto Power?
Supreme Court hears arguments from conservatives targeting governor’s power.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Laurel White
Why Was Election in Pandemic Required?
So ruled both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Court. Let’s examine their reasoning.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?
An attorney says the court didn't follow their normal rules for accepting briefs.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Is Dan Kelly Good for Democracy?
His legal work and rulings as Supreme Court justice show strong anti-democratic views.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Karofsky Wrong About State Supreme Court
Her campaign charges against the Supreme Court amount to slander.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by George Mitchell
State High Court Suspends Jury Trials
In blistering dissent, Justice Rebecca Bradley says court 'nullifies our Constitution.’
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Supreme Court Candidates Spar Over Integrity
Karofsky went after Kelly for the partisanship of his campaign and the state's high court at a debate Thursday.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
State Regulators at Issue in High Court Race
Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”
Mar 4th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate
Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
High Court Weakens Suspect Line-Up Rules
Roggensack decision allows police to use single-person showups rather than multi-person lineups.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Margo Kirchner
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Suit to Limit Evers Veto Power Criticized
A “power grab” or trying to “get the constitution right”?
Aug 1st, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
State Supreme Court Off the Deep End?
Ruling reducing state superintendent’s power violates state constitution, common sense.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #19 Relating to the Creation of the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Gov. Evers today designated Mrs. Kathy Evers as the Chairwoman of the Executive Committee.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
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
High Court Hears Gun Liability Case
Is website facilitating illegal gun sales liable for Brookfield spa shooting?
Feb 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
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
State High Court Evades Open Records
Are Roggensack and justices claiming they're exempt from state open records law?
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Mark Belling
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
Abrahamson’s Career from Dominator to Dissenter
Justice Shirley Abrahamson who joined the high court in 1976 and led the court for years, won't be running for another term.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters
7 Election Takeaways
What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?
Apr 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Supreme Court Rewrites Flowage Property Rights
Restricts ability to build piers. Dissenting judges say it’s an issue for legislators.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Justices Differ on Right to Lawyer
High Court majority sides with police, who say suspect waived right, dissent calls that a "fantasy.”
Mar 1st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State High Court Restricts Open Records
Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy
Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall
Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules
Common Cause and judges at town hall meeting say state’s judicial system must be reformed.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
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
Wisconsin Citizens and Judicial Watchdogs Support Reform of State Court Rules on Judicial Recusal
State Supreme Court Set to Meet to Consider Petition Calling for Reform of Court Rules to Remove Appearance of Corruption
Apr 19th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Supreme Court Should Address Recusal Issue
State's top justices ignore voter concerns about campaign donations they get.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Pat Roggensack On the Warpath
Supreme Court chief justice slams Journal Sentinel, Janine Geske, and others.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Realtors Association Gains Clout
$10 million in campaign donations, heavy lobbying wins it favored legislation.
Feb 2nd, 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
Business Groups Back Pay Hike For Judges
Roggensack wants 16% raise for judges, gets support of special interests.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Please Reform the Courts, Judges Ask
54 retired judges urge Supreme Court to require recusal for cases with big donors.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Why Ziegler Has No Opponent
Overwhelming dark money advantage and Democratic fatigue are factors.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records
Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.
Dec 30th, 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
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
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
Wisconsin’s Largest Police Group Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for State Supreme Court
With nearly 10,000 members, the WPPA is truly independent having previously endorsed both Republicans and Democrats.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Press Release
Roggensack Weakens Judicial Watchdog?
Chief justice appoints GOP operative sanctioned by federal court to Judicial Commission.
Jan 4th, 2016 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
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
