Recent Articles from Associated Press
Fiscal Facts: STEM workers a strength, but metro Milwaukee lags in other innovation metrics
Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding.
Applicants sought for Dodge County district attorney
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for Dodge County district attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Kurt Klomberg’s resignation, effective Jan. 13. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.
Evers grants 171 pardons, bringing total granted to 774
Gov. Tony Evers has granted another 171 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 774.
Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
For the Biden White House, a quartet of four female judges in Colorado encapsulates its mission when it comes to the federal judiciary.
US Supreme Court asked to bar punishment for acquitted conduct
A jury convicted Dayonta McClinton of robbing a CVS pharmacy but acquitted him of murder. A judge gave McClinton an extra 13 years in prison for the killing anyway.
DNR board member’s fight racks up $76K in legal fees
Wisconsin taxpayers spent about $76,000 to fund a state Department of Natural Resources policy board member's legal fight to remain on the board after his term expired, a news outlet reported Wednesday.
Evers picks county administrator as next DNR secretary
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday appointed a county administrator with a background in conservation to lead the state Department of Natural Resources.
Postconviction Relief-Juror Bias
Grover appeals conviction of fifteen criminal offenses and from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Employment Discrimination
Kimberly D. Hassell, pro se, appeals an order of the circuit court affirming the decision of the Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC), which determined that the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) did not unlawfully discriminate against Hassell, in violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA).
Public Records Request-Criminal Investigation
Mattioli appeals from the circuit court order denying his request to enjoin the disclosure of police investigation records under Wisconsin’s public records law.
Suppression of Evidence
McBride appeals a judgment of conviction for one count of possession with intent to deliver heroin and two counts of possession with intent to deliver narcotics, and an order denying his motion to suppress.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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