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Evers pardons 30 more people, raises pardon total to 337
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he's pardoned 30 more people, raising his pardon total to 337 over his three years in office.
In abortion-rights debate, Biden doesn’t often use the word
President Joe Biden insists that he strongly believes in the rights spelled out in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that are now under the most dire threat in decades.
Evers says he may support bail changes after Waukesha parade
Gov. Tony Evers said he might support efforts to overhaul Wisconsin's bail system, which came under scrutiny following the Waukesha Christmas parade deaths.
Evers promises to fight election constitutional amendment
Gov. Tony Evers promised to fight a proposed constitutional amendment supported by conservatives that would change election law, even as the proposal could be put on the ballot for approval without the Democratic governor's signature.
High court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers, policies that affect large employers and health care workers.
Milwaukee mayor sworn in as ambassador to Luxembourg (UPDATE)
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has officially resigned to become the next U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks reinstatement of 31,000 voters
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have the Wisconsin Elections Commission reinstate voter registrations for nearly 32,000 people who were deactivated this summer.
Former judge gets 9 years for distributing child porn
A federal judge has sentenced a former juvenile court judge to nine years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Committee hopes to pick new UW-Madison chancellor by May
The leader of a committee searching for a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison says she wants to pick someone by May.
WILMIC’s Kunzke to retire as CEO; Watson to step into role
Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co. President and CEO Katja Kunzke is retiring after more than 17 years. Kunzke will step down from her position as CEO on Feb. 1, when Senior Vice President Tom Watson will take over. Kunzke will remain with the company through May, when her term as president comes to an end.
Applicants wanted for Washington County Circuit Court judge
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd Marten’s resignation, effective March 3, 2022. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2023.
Former council candidate charged in media director’s death
Prosecutors have charged a former Fitchburg City Council candidate in connection with the July death of Wisconsin Public Media Director Gene Purcell.
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