The Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 in Mississippi's bid to have the landmark Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing a woman's right to an abortion overturned.
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EXPLAINER: New charge unlikely for ex-cops in Floyd death
The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision to overturn the third-degree murder conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer likely won't change the cases against the three former officers charged in George Floyd's death.
Read More »Paust joins Symbiont as assistant general counsel, contracts manager
Emily Paust has joined Symbiont Science, Engineering and Construction as assistant general counsel and contracts manager.
Read More »Vaccination rates vary widely on UW-System campuses
University of Wisconsin officials say student vaccination rates for COVID-19 vary widely among the system's campuses.
Read More »Johnson, Wedel join Davis|Kuelthau’s Administrative Team
Davis|Kuelthau has added to its administrative team with the addition of Roland Johnson, director of Information Technology, and Robert Wedel, director of Finance.
Read More »Judge: Prosecutors can’t show Rittenhouse link to Proud Boys
A judge was set to decide Friday whether jurors at the trial of a man accused of killing two men and wounding a third during a police brutality protest in Wisconsin last year will see video that prosecutors say shows him talking about wanting to shoot people.
Read More »Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking removal of DNR chairman
A Wisconsin judge on Friday rejected a lawsuit seeking to remove the state Department of Natural Resources policy board's leader from his post even though his term has ended.
Read More »Portrait honoring Ginsburg to be displayed at Milwaukee’s City Hall
A life-size portrait of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s flag-draped casket will be on public view in the lobby of Milwaukee City Hall from Saturday, Sept. 18 to Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Read More »Just joins Davis|Kuelthau’s Litigation Team in Appleton, Green Bay
Davis|Kuelthau has expanded its Commercial Litigation Team in the Fox Valley and greater Green Bay region with the addition of Senior Attorney Jason Just.
Read More »FDA panel is first key test for Biden COVID-19 booster plan
The Biden administration's embattled plan to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans faced its first major hurdle Friday as a government advisory panel met to decide whether to endorse extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Read More »Justice Department reviewing policies on transgender inmates
The Justice Department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system after protections for transgender prisoners were rolled back in the Trump administration, The Associated Press has learned.
Read More »Board approves mask mandate for Fort Atkinson schools
The Fort Atkinson School Board has implemented a mask mandate for all students following the death of a middle school student whose mother said died after contracting COVID-19.
Read More »Clarence Thomas criticizes judges for veering into politics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Thursday criticized some in the judiciary for veering into the role of legislators and politicians, saying it is not the role of judges to make policy or to base decisions on their personal feelings or religious beliefs.
Read More »Federal court allows Wisconsin redistricting case to proceed
A three-judge panel of federal judges on Thursday denied a request by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to dismiss a redistricting lawsuit brought by Democrats, a move that keeps the case alive while conservatives want the battle to be fought in state courts.
Read More »Chauvin pleads not guilty to violating teen’s civil rights
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd pleaded not guilty Thursday to violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.
Read More »Investigation requested into any mistreatment at Fort McCoy
Democratic U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Ilhan Omar have asked the secretary of defense to investigate claims of possible mistreatment of Afghan refugees staying at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin.
Read More »Madison man pleads guilty to entering US Capitol on Jan. 6
A Madison-area man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Read More »Judge applicants wanted for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court–Branch 5. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Brett Blomme’s resignation. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2022.
Read More »Former Trump official working on Wisconsin election probe
A Republican attorney who worked in former President Donald Trump's administration and falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen in Wisconsin appears to have been hired to help with the taxpayer-funded investigation into how the election was run.
Read More »Few answers in deaths of 4 Minnesotans found in Wisconsin
Investigators were reviewing bridge and highway cameras to try to figure out who killed four Minnesota residents whose bodies were found in an SUV abandoned in a Wisconsin cornfield.
Read More »Judge won’t let lawmakers, hunters join DNR board lawsuit
A Wisconsin judge declined to let Republican legislators and a hunting group join a lawsuit seeking to remove the state Department of Natural Resources policy board's leader from his post.
Read More »UW Law School hires States as first associate dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Michael States will serve as the inaugural associate dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Read More »GOP lobbyist McCoshen won’t run for Wisconsin governor
The longtime lobbyist Bill McCoshen said Wednesday he will not seek the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor.
Read More »Evers announces COVID testing requirement for state workers
Gov. Tony Evers' administration issued an order Tuesday requiring all executive branch workers who haven't submitted their COVID-19 vaccination status to their supervisors or aren't fully vaccinated to undergo weekly testing.
Read More »Michael Best Strategies acquires Capitol Consultants
Michael Best Strategies has acquired Capitol Consultants, a Wisconsin corporate strategy, economic development and government relations firm.
Read More »Justice Dept. curtails agents’ use of ‘no-knock’ warrants
The Justice Department said Tuesday it is curtailing federal agents' use of "no-knock" warrants — which allow law enforcement agents to enter a home without announcing their presence — and would also prohibit its agents from using chokeholds in most circumstances.
Read More »Ex-cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights plead not guilty
Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the federal charges against them.
Read More »Nearly 70% of state executive branch workers vaccinated
Almost 70% of state executive branch workers have received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tony Evers' administration said on Monday.
Read More »Election probe email raises security concerns in Wisconsin
An email signed by the leader of a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin sent to county clerks on Monday raised security concerns about its authenticity and what measures would be taken to protect sensitive information requested.
Read More »Wisconsin governor wants to intervene in redistricting case
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked a federal court on Monday to allow him to intervene in a lawsuit filed by fellow Democrats that seeks to have federal courts draw new boundary lines if the governor and Republican-controlled Legislature can't reach agreement.
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