Recent Articles from Laura Brown
Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
Evers said in his veto message that he objected to the bill because it would limit the DNR's authority to hold polluters liable.
Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, instances of pro-Palestinian protesters blocking roadways have occurred across the country.
University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
If the alteration is approved, it will take effect immediately.
Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
Federal, state and local law enforcement investigated the case.
UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
"Chancellor Mone has been negligent in his duty to ensure all students feel and are safe on campus." - Jewish Community response
Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
"Wisconsin is one of the hardest states to prove a malpractice claim" - Attorney
Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
Michael Cohen's home and office were raided by the FBI in 2018.
Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
WILL: Biden’s margin would have been substantially narrower without drop boxes.
Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin.
Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
Defendant also mailed a thumb drive containing 64 videos of monkey torture to a co-conspirator in Wisconsin.
Recommitment- Involuntary Medication
Richard appeals orders for his recommitment and for his involuntary medication, entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. §§ 51.20 and 51.61(1)(g)3., respectively.
Legal News
- Bones found in 1989 in a Wisconsin chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
- WisGOP convention spotlights abortion, higher education, immigration and national security
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
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