Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban
Republicans don't have the votes needed to override the veto.
New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down
There will also be no visitation at nearly two dozen prisons in the path of totality next Monday.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Democrats opposed both measures.
Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Wisconsin
Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Wisconsin.
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin
Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin.
Evers filed Wisconsin Supreme Court brief on voting access
Absentee balloting has been used in Wisconsin since the war between the states.
Supreme Court orders maps consultants to allocate fees in gerrymandering case
The director of State Courts entered into retainer agreements with Dr. Grofman and Dr. Cervas on January 3, 2024.
Association for Women Lawyers Foundation calls for 2024 scholarship applications
An eligible application consists of a current resume, a law school transcript, and a cover letter.
Gov. Evers takes action on nearly 60 bills
One measure expands the state’s crisis urgent care and observation facility infrastructure.
Winnebago County District Attorney Eric Sparr says no charges for officers in death of Lawrence Drennan
Suspect had called 911 and threatened to shoot police.
Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin’s new legislative map
Vos has said Republicans can win under the new alignment.
Republican states file lawsuit challenging Biden’s student loan repayment plan
The challenge was filed electronically in federal court in Kansas.
Legal News
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- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
- Former Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant pleads guilty to smuggling contraband
- Two dead, one injured after Ozaukee County water rescue
- RNC Final Day: Trump accepts GOP Nomination
- Wisconsin officials intervene in Planned Parenthood action
- 7th Circuit adopts modifications to Rules 31, 34, 40, 47 and 60
- MPD issues statement on outside agency officer assignments
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