Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Wisconsin corn mill agrees to pay $940,000 to settle permit violations
The case is set to go to trial in October.
Trump says he won’t sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement
Trump said he will announce next week whether he'll participate in the debate, scheduled for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee County judge dismisses urban planner’s lawsuit against Wauwatosa
The urban planner didn't fit prerequisites for a writ of mandamus for Wauwatosa to hear his appeal, the judge said.
Donald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington
Donald Trump and his legal team face long odds in their bid to move his 2020 election conspiracy trial out of Washington,
Wisconsin Republicans dismiss governor’s call to increase funding for child care, UW System
Evers said he was giving Republicans another chance to fund critical areas it rejected.
Trump supporter enters US Senate race in Wisconsin against Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Candidate expressed support for former President Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 and is supporting him again in 2024.
Who’s in, who might be out: Eight candidates have qualified for the first Republican debate
With two weeks until the first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, eight candidates say they have met qualifications to be on stage in Milwaukee, with former Vice President Mike Pence announcing this week he had secured enough donors.
Legislature called into special session by Governor Evers
Governor’s comprehensive workforce plan includes initiatives to stabilize the state’s child care industry, expand paid family leave, invest in higher education, support high-demand workforce sectors.
DOJ facing biggest test in its history
The Justice Department is facing its biggest test in history – navigating unprecedented conditions in American democracy.
Wisconsin judge orders the release of records sought from fake Trump elector
A Wisconsin judge on Friday ordered the state elections commission to release all records it has related to one of its Republican members.
Wisconsin Elections Commission deactivates more than 100,000 voter records in routine process
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has deactivated the records of 108,378 voters, the agency said Friday
Evers vetoes GOP proposals on unemployment and gas engines but signs bills on crime
Gov. Evers on Friday vetoed two packages of bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Legal News
- Wisconsin lawyers file University of Wisconsin public records request seeking answers to protests
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders amending Supreme Court rules and Wis. Stats.
- EXCLUSIVE: Former Milwaukee ‘big law’ partner attacks news media for bias against Trump
- Former Milwaukee election official fined for obtaining fake absentee ballots
- Contract dispute prevents airing of 15 regional sports networks, impacts Brewers
- Wis. middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Sheboygan and Green County Sheriffs
- North Carolina man who harbored Nazi memorabilia and attacked Black and Latino men sentenced to 41 months
- Nation grieves with families of officers killed in NC
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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