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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
Why We Need Term Limits
Shirley Abrahamson has served 39 years. Fred Risser has served 60 years. Maybe that's too long.
Jun 25th, 2015 by John Torinus
Abrahamson’s Suit Has Strong Legal Argument
Language of state constitution suggests the switch in chief justices must wait until her current term ends.
May 11th, 2015 by Ed Fallone
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
The Meaning of Judge Bradley’s Victory
She carried more assembly districts than Obama or Mary Burke. Are there lessons for Democrats and the GOP in her victory?
May 6th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
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
Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?
Constitutional amendment on April referendum would result in her being replaced as chief justice. Even if it fails, her salary will be reduced.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
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
High Court Candidates Blast Each Other
Challenger James Daley calls incumbent Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley a liberal, while she cites Republican Party functions he attends.
Mar 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lobbyists Spent $57.5 Million on 2013-’14 Legislative Session
That's about $150,000 for each of the 380 bills that became law.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
The “We Hate Shirley” Amendment
Republicans' constitutional amendment to end seniority as method to choose chief justice is a shot at Shirley Abrahamson, opponents argue.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work
In a wide-ranging interview Tuesday with WCIJ, governor declines to take a stand on numerous issues.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Republicans Hate Kevin Kennedy
The GAB director is an “embarrassment,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. Embarrassing to who?
Nov 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
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
Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings
The city hasn't allocated money to maintain them. Should the nearby Business Improvement District adopt them?
Oct 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Did Sue Black Pay Nothing to “Buy” Wave Team?
The Milwaukee Wave has been a money loser, which might explain why she paid little, and why she's under pressure to turn the team around.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Spending Lower in High Court Race
Unlike the last four races, this one won't cost $4 million or so. Why is spending down?
Mar 27th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
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
High Court Race May Cost Millions
Roggensack's reelection effort will determine if Supreme Court retains a conservative majority. Millions could be spent on both sides.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
