Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Gov. Evers signs executive order creating Artificial Intelligence taskforce
The Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Trump praises Jan. 6 crowd, repeats election lies in online interview while skipping GOP debate
The interview with Carlson was posted Wednesday night on X.
In-fighting erupts among Republicans at first GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Sparks flew at Wednesday's debate with internal attacks within the Republican party.
Reedsburg man charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle
The complaint alleges that Green was texting while driving at and before the time of the crash.
Chief Judge Rossell selected to chair Committee of Chief Judges
Rossell replaces former committee chair, Judge Jennifer R. Dorow, Waukesha County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin Democrats want to ban sham lawsuits as GOP senator continues fight against local news site
The legal proceedings have cost the small, nonprofit news site close to $200,000 so far.
Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to become chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court this fall, which will make her the first person of color to lead it.
Legislators press DNR policy board appointees on wolves, pollution, sandhill crane hunt
Multiple Wisconsin municipalities, including Madison and Marinette, have discovered the chemicals in their groundwater.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Ashland County District Attorney
Vacancy being created by the resignation of District Attorney David V. Meany, effective Oct. 2, 2023.
Giuliani surrenders at Jail in Georgia election case
Giuliani served as rump’s personal lawyer after the 2020 election, and allegedly advanced false claims saying the election was stolen. His bond was set at $150,000.
Legal community weighs in on Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz’s duty to recuse over gerrymandering cases
Legal community differs on whether or not Justice Protasiewicz has a duty to recuse on gerrymandering case.
Liberal Supreme Court justices make sweeping changes to enhance transparency and accountability
Changes include: opening administrative conferences, creating a recusal task force to recommend rule changes and making court orders more accessible online.
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