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Jun 10, 2021

Wisconsin GOP to head to Arizona to watch ballot review

A group of Wisconsin GOP legislators plan to fly to Arizona to watch a contentious review of 2020 ballots.

Jun 10, 2021

Police lies negate Wisconsin man’s sexual assault conviction

A state appeals court has tossed out a Sheboygan Falls man's sexual assault conviction because a police officer lied when he told him that he'd never get a chance to testify at his trial.

Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court opts not to act on proposed videoconferencing rule change

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has opted not to act on proposed rule change that aimed to expand state courts' ability to use videoconferencing but, in doing so, raised concerns about defendants' rights.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler administers the oath to Cheryl Furstace Daniels, the new president of the State Bar of Wisconsin, on Wednesday.
Jun 10, 2021

Daniels sworn in as State Bar president

Cheryl Furstace Daniels has been sworn in as the new president of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Gov. Tony Evers
Jun 9, 2021

Wisconsin Senate votes to ban police chokeholds

The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prohibit police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves, while also approving a measure that attempts to stop the defunding of police.

Jun 9, 2021

ACS creates $5K cash award for law-school faculty in memory of RBG

The American Constitution Society has created a $5,000 cash award for faculty in memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Jun 9, 2021

Chief Justice Ziegler gives update on court operations, recognizes Milwaukee County’s Triggiano during MBA meeting

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler provided an update on court operations as pandemic-related restrictions lift throughout the state and recognized Milwaukee County Chief Judge Mary Triggiano's leadership during the Milwaukee Bar Association's 2021 annual meeting.

Jun 9, 2021

Wisconsin GOP election bills draw bipartisan opposition

The Wisconsin Senate plans to approve bills Wednesday making it more difficult to vote absentee in the state, measures that have drawn bipartisan opposition and are almost certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Jun 9, 2021

Wisconsin Republicans seek to shield state gun owners

Future federal laws that would ban or restrict the use of guns could not be enforced in Wisconsin under a Republican-backed bill up for approval in the state Assembly Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2021

Ex-Wisconsin pharmacist gets prison for ruining vaccine

A former pharmacist in Wisconsin who purposefully ruined more than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Supreme Court
Jun 8, 2021

Plain meaning or ’causes confusion’: Supreme Court disagrees on DOT property damage case

Although the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed a Kenosha company didn't have a claim against the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for property damage in a recent decision, the three dissenting justices said the majority's opinion is going to cause confusion throughout the court system.

Jun 8, 2021

‘Unprecedented’ revenue growth forecast for Wisconsin budget

Wisconsin's state budget is projected to see "unprecedented" revenue growth of $4.4 billion above previous estimates by the middle of 2023, news delivered Tuesday that led Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to call for more spending on education while Republicans urged caution and promised tax cuts.

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