Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan
Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes new officers at graduation ceremony
“The new troopers’ work will help create safer communities. Every traffic stop, emergency response, inspection of a commercial motor vehicle, or casual interaction with the public, has the potential to save lives and bring change by connecting with the people of Wisconsin and helping them understand their role in transportation safety," WisDOT Secretary Thompson.
Wisconsin man who threatened the governor sentenced to prision
Back on the Ides of March, Federal prosecutors filed an 8 count superseding indictment charging Yaker with making threats.
Wisconsin Republicans’ spending plan sent to Democratic governor
Evers previously threatened to veto the entire budget over the University of Wisconsin's $32 million cut
A jury found Trump responsible for sexual abuse. Now he’s suing his accuser for saying she was raped
Lawyers for the Republican presidential candidate filed papers late Tuesday saying E. Jean Carroll should pay Trump unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and retract her damaging statements.
Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
The court made clear that businesses must cite more than minor costs.
US Supreme Court restricts affirmative action in college admissions
Ruling to have widespread impact on college admissions nationwide.
Spending plan cutting taxes, University of Wisconsin funding clears state Senate
“This is moving Wisconsin toward a flat tax," LeMahieu said.
Editorial: LaTonya Johnson should resign from office, Wisconsin deserves better
Resign Sen. Johnson, Wisconsin doesn't have the time for your hate.
Wisconsin Republicans try to force vote on reappointment of nonpartisan election leader
Senate Republican leaders have said there isn't enough support to confirm Wolfe for a second term overseeing elections in the presidential battleground state.
Police release video of officer killing a neo-Nazi gunman and ending a mass shooting at shopping mall
Police haven't revealed a motive for the attack.
Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official
But by and large, election denialism has hurt the GOP.
Legal News
- 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
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
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