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Jan 25, 2021

Wisconsin doctors back mask order as Legislature eyes repeal

The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Jan 25, 2021

Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military

President Joe Biden signed an order Monday reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.

Jan 25, 2021

Woman fatally shot in Buffalo County, man in custody

State and local officials are investigating a homicide in western Wisconsin.

Jan 25, 2021

Kenosha attorney faced with license revocation for latest misconduct

A Kenosha attorney may see his law license revoked for a second complaint of misconduct filed by the Office of Lawyer Regulation.

Jan 25, 2021

Despite GOP claim, few valid voter fraud claims in Wisconsin

When Donald Trump continued to falsely claim in December that massive fraud and other voting irregularities had cost him a second term, top Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature said they were reviewing thousands of complaints about the election.

Jan 22, 2021

Evers looks to hire outside attorneys to handle PFAS suits

Gov. Tony Evers' administration announced Friday that it wants to hire outside attorneys to potentially file lawsuits over PFAS contamination.

Jan 22, 2021

Milwaukee County hopeful for strong post-pandemic comeback for courts

Participants in Milwaukee County’s criminal justice system believe the courts will come back from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than it was before.

Milwaukee County ends vaccine mandate and masking requirements
Jan 22, 2021

Wisconsin Republicans propose getting rid of mask mandate

The Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature are considering ending the statewide mask mandate designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus and could do so by passing a resolution as soon as next week.

Jan 22, 2021

Monica Paz appointed as Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court

Monica Paz has been unanimously appointed as Waukesha County's Clerk of Circuit Court.

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Jan 22, 2021

WILL hires 2 attorneys, 2 policy experts

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is adding to its team with two new attorneys and two policy experts.

Jan 22, 2021

Police, Tavern League promote COVID-19 safety in Green Bay

Green Bay police and the Brown County Tavern League are working together to make sure bars and restaurants are enforcing coronavirus protocol for Sunday’s NFC championship game.

Jan 21, 2021

Third of Wisconsin police in survey report no body cameras

More than a third of Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that responded to a new survey said they don't use body cameras, according to findings released Thursday.

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