Vaccine mandate and masking requirements end immediately in Milwaukee County
Federal government announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on Thursday, May 11.
US to propose new rules for airlines
None of the major U.S. airlines offer cash for cancellations or long delays, only Alaska Airlines offers frequent flier miles, and only Alaska and JetBlue provide travel credits, according to the dashboard.
Wisconsin election officials want to revive ‘critical’ plan
Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate.
Judge: Wisconsin fake electors complaint must be reheard
The Wisconsin Department of Justice concluded that Republicans were legitimately trying to preserve Trump’s legal standing as courts were deciding if he or Biden won the election.
Brewers reverse course on decision to extend beer sales
The Brewers said Monday their decision to reverse course wasn’t due to any issues with fan behavior.
Milwaukee Justice Center ‘Run of Justice’ rapidly approaching
Proceeds will benefit the Milwaukee Justice Center, a civil legal aid self-help center located within the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Attorney General Kaul joins coalition sounding alarm over pervasive plastic microfiber pollution, Calls on EPA to protect public health
Research reflects that the consumption and inhalation of microplastic and microfibers can be associated with hormonal cancers, reproductive problems including infertility, metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity, asthma, and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively. The appointment for Grant County will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to the Grant County Circuit Court. Additionally, the appointment for Oneida County will fill a vacancy being created […]
Attorney General Kaul Announces Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from the multistate settlement, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Gov. Tony Evers signs bipartisan watershed protection bill for agriculture
One of four bills signed into law will increase eligibility for farmers and producers to get watershed, lake and protection grants.
Justice Department continues efforts to address crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons
May 5th was MMIP Awareness Day.
Feds and local authorities dismantle Fentanyl distribution organization
Those arrested are alleged to be responsible for obtaining and distributing approximately 1 million fentanyl pills throughout Northeast Wisconsin in less than one year. The street value of this quantity of fentanyl pills is approximately $5 million.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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