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Apr 6, 2022

Supreme Court reinstates Trump-presidency water rule for now

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated for now a Trump-era rule that curtails the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.

Apr 6, 2022

Former Whitewater chancellor quit over free-speech survey

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's former interim chancellor said he resigned over the UW System leader's decision to query students about free-speech rights.

Apr 6, 2022

Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick

By announcing they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, three Republican senators are marking the historical moment by building legacies of their own.

Apr 6, 2022

ELECTION RESULTS: Lazar wins Court of Appeals seat; many other judges elected in uncontested bids

Voters in southeastern Wisconsin elevated a conservative-backed Waukesha County judge to a state Court of Appeals seat on Tuesday in a race that took a sharp partisan turn and featured ads referring to the Waukesha Christmas parade killings.

Apr 5, 2022

UW System to send free speech survey to students

University of Wisconsin System officials are preparing to send a survey to students seeking their thoughts on free speech rights.

Apr 5, 2022

Legal Action of WI petitions Supreme Court, lower eviction record retention

Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a petition with the Supreme Court to amend small claims and eviction record retention policies.

Apr 5, 2022

Listening sessions held on opioid epidemic in Wisconsin

State officials have come up with a list of recommendations on how to respond to the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin after holding a series of listening sessions and hearing from those who have struggled with addiction.

Apr 5, 2022

With divisive cases coming, Barrett says ‘Read the opinion’

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said Monday that judges are not deciding cases to impose a "policy result," but are making their best effort to determine what the law and the Constitution require.

Apr 5, 2022

Wisconsin appeals court race takes partisan turn

Voters in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday were choosing a Court of Appeals judge in a race that took a sharp partisan turn and featured ads referring to the Waukesha Christmas parade killings.

Apr 5, 2022

Murkowski, Romney back Jackson, all but assure confirmation

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic elevation to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden's nominee a burst of bipartisan support and all but assuring she'll become the first Black female justice.

Apr 4, 2022

High court opens door wider to malicious prosecution claims

In a victory for people falsely accused by police of crimes, the Supreme Court removed a barrier Monday to lawsuits against law enforcement for malicious prosecution.

Apr 4, 2022

DOJ files action against ‘extended auto-warranty’ telemarketing group

The state has filed a civil enforcement action against telemarketing agency N.C.W.C., Inc., a nationwide provider of aftermarket extended vehicle service contracts, for violating Wisconsin telemarketing laws.

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