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Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.

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Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.

Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds

Funds went to private schools as approved by Biden administration, state DPI says.

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.

Agriculture Secretary Pushes Farm Bill on Visit to Wisconsin Dairy

After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week.

Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code

Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'

Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday

Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.

Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire

He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.

Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

Ald. Peter Burgelis Officially Enters 1st District Congressional Race

Milwaukee Democrat hopes to beat GOP incumbent Bryan Steil in district he doesn't live in.

The Latest on Social Development Commission’s Woes

'It is SDC’s intention to resolve any and all cases it has.'

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Endorsements

Larry Martin, Former Executive Director of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette

Martin: "Wisconsin's legal community depends on a Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and treats every person who comes before it with fairness and respect.”

Tom Nelson Endorses Kelda Roys for Governor

 

Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces Endorsements From 24 Current and Former Judges in Supreme Court Race

Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last week

State Senator Jamie Wall Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wall: "I'm proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward”

Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Lawton: “Supreme Court justices provide the essential backstop to protect our fundamental rights, including personal healthcare rights, all of which feel vulnerable today”

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Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice

Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

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The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?

Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.

Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

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Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?

Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

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Press Releases

Pocan, Cline Introduce Resolution Recognizing April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month

And April 29th as Undiagnosed Day

Baldwin Slams Trump Admin Plan to Dismantle the Dept. of Education, Undermine Students and Local Schools

Baldwin pushed Sec. McMahon on Trump’s budget that cuts $6 billion from K-12 public schools, $105 million from Wisconsin schools

Moore, Shaheen, Murkowski, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Underwood, and Adams Introduce Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

 

A Better Wisconsin Together Honors Workers Memorial Day by Calling on Lawmakers to Protect Wisconsin Workers

 

MMAC Supports Fair Air Standards Act to Protect Wisconsin Jobs and Employers

Bill targes ozone rules that unfairly penalize businesses for pollution originating beyond state lines

Law Forward Files Brief Supporting the National Challenge to Trump Executive Order That Would Threaten Absentee Voting by Mail

Amicus brief filing on behalf of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, EXPO of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin voters highlights Wisconsin’s unique elections system and the impact Trump’s order seeking to federalize voting by mail would have on our elections

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Send Joint Letter to NTIA Urging Immediate Action to Release Critical Guidance and Funding to Support High-Speed Internet Expansion Efforts Statewide

 

Judge Pedro Colón Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Colón Promises “A Listening Ear and A Fair Shot.”

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $410,000 in Fast Forward Training Grants to Train Over 600 Healthcare Workers, Help Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage

 

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