Wisconsin’s alcohol industry gets behind update, greater enforcement of laws
Those who worked on the measure with Republican legislative leaders say now is the time to update laws in a state that saw the birth of beer-giant Miller in Milwaukee and in recent years has seen an explosion of smaller craft brewers, like New Glarus Brewing Co. which makes Spotted Cow and other beers available for sale only in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul urges legislators to fund office of school safety
“The Office of School Safety has become a critical part of the work being done in Wisconsin to keep our schools safe,” said Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul.
Inside the FBI Milwaukee Division
Since the 9/11 attacks, the Milwaukee Division has played a significant role in terrorism-related investigations while still investigating and making traditional crimes such as: public corruption, cyber, violent crimes, and healthcare fraud.
Microsoft agrees to pay $20 million civil penalty for alleged violations of children’s privacy laws
Microsoft allegedly knew that certain users were children, but nonetheless continued to collect personal information.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act slated for Congressional review
U.S. diplomats and enabling operations like last year's strike to kill a key plotter of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
China spy site in Cuba cause for concern says White House and Congress
The existence of an agreement to build a Chinese spy facility in Cuba prompted a forceful response from Capitol Hill.
‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center
Kaczynski’s death comes as the federal Bureau of Prisons has faced increased scrutiny in the last several years following the death of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company put Trump on legal notice
Production company: “Specifically in terms of any & all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”
New voting districts could change again in some states before the 2024 elections
Jeff Mandell, a Madison attorney, said he and others opposed to the maps plan to file a legal challenge shortly after Protasiewicz joins the court.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Florence County Sheriff
The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Dane County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced June 9, 2023 that he is extending the application deadline for Dane County Circuit Court.
(UPDATED:) Trump indictment unsealed by Federal prosecutors
The indictment includes 38 counts of crimes and 31 separate counts of willful retention of national defense information under the Espionage Act.
Legal News
- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
- Milwaukee Mayor speaks in D.C. Tuesday at White House water summit
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
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