Evers seeking Gill’s replacement on Outagamie County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Outagamie County Circuit Court to replace Judge Gregory B. Gill, who was elected to the District III Court of Appeals in April.
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
Since the day after the deadly Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence using the platforms as online megaphones.
Wisconsin reaches ‘grim milestone’ as vaccinations slow
Wisconsin passed 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a depressing marker that comes as demand for the vaccine slows and more doses go to waste.
Milwaukee council OKs settlement with former Bucks player
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved a $750,000 settlement in a lawsuit brought by former Bucks player Sterling Brown over his 2018 arrest in which he was taken to the ground and shocked with a Taser.
Certified question before state Supreme Court seeks clarity on private-school busing requirements
Busing services for children attending private religious schools figured at the center of a certified question before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Divided Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds man’s gun conviction
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of arming himself with a gun while intoxicated, rejecting his arguments that his core Second Amendment rights outweighed a state law against brandishing firearms while drunk.
Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to participate remotely
A disabled Democratic lawmaker has asked Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely, much like the accommodations sometimes used during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin men charged with entering Capitol in Jan. 6 attack
Two Wisconsin men have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
Speakers advocate for ending qualified immunity during legislative briefing
Law professors, lawyers, a retired police sergeant and the founders of Ben & Jerry's ice cream advocated for ending qualified immunity for law enforcement during a legislative briefing on Monday.
League of Women Voters commends judge’s decision in redistricting case
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is commending a Dane County judge’s decision against the Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature who hired private attorneys in anticipation of legal challenges of redistricting decisions. Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the league, issued a statement on Friday in response to Dane County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Ehlke’s rulin[...]
Republicans ask Evers to discuss federal stimulus funding
Republican legislative leaders on Monday called on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to meet with them to discuss his plans for spending $3.2 billion in federal stimulus money coming to the state.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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