Recent Articles from Associated Press
Wisconsin Assembly set to vote on parole commission bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s parole commission would be forced to meet in public and post its decisions online under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly is set to take up Wednesday. Republicans have heaped criticism on the commission after it decided to parole convicted murderer Douglas Balsewicz last May. He had served 25 years of an 80-year sentence […]
Wisconsin Republicans set to clarify cash bail amendment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is set Wednesday to clarify when a proposed constitutional amendment to make it harder for people to go free on bail before trial would apply. Both chambers of the Legislature are expected to pass a bill specifying which offenses would fall under the proposed amendment that, if approved by […]
Wisconsin Assembly set to vote on tougher riot penalties
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Anyone who encourages a riot or engages in violence during a riot would face felony charges under a bill Wisconsin’s Assembly is poised to take up Wednesday. The Republican-backed measure would make urging, promoting or organizing a riot a felony punishable by up to three years and six months in prison. […]
Lawmakers to vote on tougher reckless driving penalties
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Penalties for reckless driving would dramatically increase under a pair of Republican-backed bills that Wisconsin lawmakers are set to vote on Wednesday. The bills’ chief authors, Rep. Bob Donovan and Sen. Duey Stroebel, said they introduced the legislation in response to what they say are rising incidents of reckless driving in […]
10 Tips for Lawyers Starting Their Own Solo Practice
Starting a solo law practice can be a daunting task, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. We’ve compiled a list of 10 Tips for Lawyers Starting Their Own Solo Practice.
Dan Kelly’s Deleted Blog posts
Below is a list of some of the recovered blog posts Kelly authored. Click on each title to open each respective post. A people who has a government, or a government that has a people? 9/5/2012 We Remember 9/11/2012 Where we are going and who is joining us? 9/11/2012 Thanksgiving….9/15/2012 Of Activist Courts and Self-Governance […]
Wis. Democrats, Gov. Tony Evers call for end of 1849 abortion ban with new legislation
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday legislation to repeal Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Sparks fly at Tuesday’s battleground state’s swing seat Supreme Court debate
Protasiewicz accuses Kelly of being a "true threat to our democracy." Kelly accuses Protasiewicz of lying and slander.
Milwaukee Municipal Court Branch 2 Candidate Molly Gena speaks at Milwaukee Bar Association Event
Molly Gena currently is the managing attorney at Legal Action of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and her opponent Sen. Lena Taylor is serving her fourth term in the Wisconsin State Senate.
Wis. Supreme Court Candidate Dan Kelly endorsed by NRA despite blog post highlighting Second Amendment limitations
Kelly's deleted blog post says that guns are not meant for hunting or personal protection under the Second Amendment. "The pro-gun crowd tends to ignore the primary justification for the Second Amendment, and focuses instead of its derivative benefits," Kelly wrote in a now deleted blog.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley commends Judge Carl Ashley on Appointment to Chief Judge of 1st Judicial District
By Steve Schuster [email protected] Circuit Court Judge Carl Ashley was appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week to serve as the next Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s First Judicial District. Judge Ashley will begin his new role leading the Milwaukee County Circuit Court next month on April 15, according to officials. County Executive David Crowley […]
State investigators probing death, injury in Hortonville
Investigators with the state Department of Justice are investigating a mysterious death in northeastern Wisconsin.
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- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
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- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
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- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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