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May 1, 2026

Mequon clerk rejects absentee ballots over address rules

A Mequon clerk rejected five absentee ballots over missing ZIP codes, raising legal questions about voter disenfranchisement and election law in Wisconsin.

May 1, 2026

Wisconsin senators send U.S. Attorney nominees to Trump

Wisconsin senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin send two U.S. attorney nominees to Trump, excluding Brad Schimel amid an ongoing dispute.

May 1, 2026

Judge advances case in Ridglan Farms break-in

A Dane County judge allows felony burglary charges to proceed against activist Wayne Hsiung tied to a Ridglan Farms break-in and animal abuse claims.

May 1, 2026

Oshkosh man gets 15 years for Kwik Trip armed robbery

An Oshkosh man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a Kwik Trip armed robbery, with a firearm charge and history of repeat offenses.

Apr 30, 2026

Judge orders release of Wisconsin police officer names

A judge ruled Wisconsin must release names of 16,000 law enforcement officers, siding with media groups in a public records lawsuit over transparency.

Apr 30, 2026

Chris Taylor backs Colón for Wisconsin court

Incoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Chris Taylor endorsed Appeals Judge Pedro Colón, shaping the 2027 court race and liberal majority outlook.

Apr 30, 2026

State vape law upheld amid possible Supreme Court clash

A federal appeals court upheld Wisconsin’s vape law as similar cases in other states could create a split, raising the odds of U.S. Supreme Court review.

Apr 29, 2026

Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act provision

The Supreme Court limits Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, reshaping redistricting rules and potentially impacting minority representation and House races.

Apr 29, 2026

Court dismisses challenge to state congressional maps

A Wisconsin court dismissed a congressional redistricting challenge, ruling gerrymandering claims are non-justiciable without state Supreme Court action.

Apr 29, 2026

Jury awards $5.5M in Menards workplace injury case

A jury awarded $5.5 million to a Menards worker injured in a forklift accident, citing OSHA safety violations at the Eau Claire distribution center.

Apr 29, 2026

Feds sue Wisconsin over prediction market lawsuits

The CFTC is suing Wisconsin officials to block state lawsuits against Kalshi, Coinbase and Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling schemes.

Apr 28, 2026

Pedro Colon enters Supreme Court race

Wisconsin Appeals Judge Pedro Colon enters the 2027 Supreme Court race, aiming to expand rights, improve court access and join the liberal majority.

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