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Feb 10, 2021

Evers renewing call for Medicaid expansion opposed by GOP

Gov. Tony Evers will try again to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing Wednesday that his state budget proposal will also have more than $150 million in other health initiatives, including bolstering student mental health support, addressing the opioid crisis and increasing telehealth accessibility.

Feb 10, 2021

Former Justice Butler endorses Cunningham for Kenosha County Circuit Court

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Butler has endorsed Angela Cunningham in the race for a seat on Branch 6 of the Kenosha County Circuit Court.

Brian Waterman
Feb 10, 2021

Brian Waterman promoted to shareholder at Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet

Brian J. Waterman has been promoted to shareholder of the Waukesha firm Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet.

Feb 10, 2021

Man who killed 2 in Wisconsin had long criminal history

A man who killed two men in eastern Wisconsin before being fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy had a history of criminal offenses dating back more than a decade, officials said.

Milwaukee County ends vaccine mandate and masking requirements
Feb 10, 2021

Wisconsin Supreme Court asked to block statewide mask order

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, filed less than a week after the Legislature struck down a previous order and the governor quickly issued a new one. The prominent Republican donor Jere Fabick asked the […]

Feb 10, 2021

Wisconsin retirement ‘crisis’ target of new recommendations

A bipartisan task force that examined a looming retirement-savings crisis in Wisconsin is recommending a series of steps to improve the outlook, including the establishment of first-of-their kind savings accounts for every child born in the state, accounts that could be tapped for big purchases and saved for retirement.

Feb 9, 2021

Wisconsin prosecutor accused of having sex with defendants

A northwestern Wisconsin prosecutor has been charged with secretly recording sexual encounters he had with two women after allegedly making them believe he could help them with their criminal cases.

Feb 9, 2021

Ex-Wisconsin pharmacist pleads guilty to vaccine tampering

A former Wisconsin pharmacist pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges that he tried to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine.

Feb 9, 2021

IP, licensing, cybersecurity top legal concerns in thriving esports industry (INFOGRAPHIC)

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, judges throughout the U.S. were stressed. Recent survey results from the American Bar Association found one-third of judges were experiencing the physical or mental effects of stress.

Feb 9, 2021

Central Wisconsin company sued for $683K in unpaid wages, benefits

State officials are suing a central Wisconsin company that abruptly closed in 2019 for unpaid wages and benefits totaling nearly $683,000.

Feb 9, 2021

Gill raises another $43K in race for District III Court of Appeals

Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Greg Gill Jr. has raised another $43,000 in donations for his Court of Appeals campaign, bringing his campaign total to more than $125,000.

Feb 9, 2021

Biden to visit Wisconsin next week in first official trip

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president beyond his home state of Delaware. Biden is set to visit Milwaukee next Tuesday, according to the White House, and will participate in a CNN town hall there. Although the Biden administration […]

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