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Jan 11, 2016

Walker appoints 2 new judges to elections board

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed two new retired judges to serve on the Government Accountability Board before it disappears.

Feb 6, 2015

Four appeals judges chosen to help select judicial candidates

Four Wisconsin Court of Appeals judges were selected Thursday to serve on the Government Accountability Candidate Committee to help select potential new judges.

Jan 13, 2015

Elections board selects new judges

The state board that oversees elections and ethics compliance is set to select new officers.

Jul 6, 2013

Jackson County judge’s sealing of records raises concerns

A Jackson County judge who sealed the identities of defendants in three criminal cases defended the move as an effort to protect the innocent, but open-records advocates blasted the action as a violation of the public's right to know.

Feb 3, 2011

Who’s doing what

Judge Thomas Barland of Eau Claire has been chosen as the new chair of the Government Accountability Board. Under state law, the Board’s leadership is chosen by lot at its first meeting in January each year. Judge Gerald Nichol of Madison was chosen as Vice Chair for 2011, and Judge Gordon Myse of Appleton was […]

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