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Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole

Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules

Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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.

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Endorsements

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Judge Pedro Colón

 

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”

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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

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Three-Year Fisa Reauthorization

 

WisDems Leaders Statement on SCOTUS Gutting VRA

"Every election was already an emergency—SCOTUS just made them five-alarm fires. Wisconsin must elect a Democratic Governor and Attorney General alongside majorities in the State Senate and Assembly to safeguard our democracy, or we will hand the GOP the pen to gerrymander as they have before and draw themselves an 8-0 congressional delegation."

Pocan Amendment Targeting Ridglan Farms Passed Into House Appropriations Agriculture Funding Bill

 

Democratic Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong to Headline Rally in Milwaukee’s Riverwest Neighborhood

 

Peter Burgelis Launches “Who’s Better Off These Days?” Listening Tour with 21 Stops Across Wisconsin’s First Congressional District

 

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Welcomes Leadership, Committee Roles, Addresses County Fiscal Outlook

 

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Latest Round of Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Grants Open, Encourages Local Governments to Apply

$70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements

Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Announces Milwaukee County Board Committee Assignments

Centering diverse membership and lived experience to amplify voices across Milwaukee County

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Judge Pedro Colón

 

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