Content referencing Richard G. Niess
The State Judicial Commission Blew It
Cautioning Justice Karofsky on her manners toward a Trump attorney was wrong.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Richard Niess
Shadowy Business Courts Corrupt Justice System
Business Court project creates two-tiered justice system. But it's not too late to end it.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Richard Niess
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
High Court Reinstates Lame Duck Laws
State Supreme Court will keep most of the laws in effect while it decides on appeals to them.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
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
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Gov. Evers Plays Hardball
Too-nice Tony looks to beat the Republicans -- repeatedly -- at their own game.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid Work Rules Could Hurt Hospitals
Walker imposed work requirement for Medicaid recipients, could cut state hospitals revenue by 15%, study says.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Dane County Court’s New Level of Judicial Activism Throws Wisconsin Into Chaos
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Richard Niess issued a decision that invalidated three December 2018 extraordinary session laws and vacated 82 appointments made during that period.
Mar 25th, 2019 by MacIver Institute
Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Lame Duck Court Ruling
"The court’s ruling today is a win for democracy and the people of Wisconsin."
Mar 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Representative LaKeshia Myers Issues a Statement Regarding the Lame Duck Court Ruling
"Today’s ruling is a win for the people of Wisconsin; it reaffirms that one party cannot act as a dictatorship over the other."
Mar 21st, 2019 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Dane County Court’s Ruling on Lame-Duck Session
"Today's ruling is a victory for the people of Wisconsin and for preserving the Wisconsin Constitution."
Mar 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
WILL Sues DPI For Embargoed ESSA Documents
Documents would shine light on whether DPI is illegally implementing ESSA
Feb 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
