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Jun 18, 2020

Wisconsin panel gives final approval on absentee ballots

The Wisconsin Elections Commission gave final approval to a mailing that will put application forms for absentee ballots in the hands of 2.7 million registered voters ahead of the November presidential election.

Jun 17, 2020

Group sues to restart Wisconsin DNR hunter-training courses

A Kansas-based hunting advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to force the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to restart in-person hunter-training courses.

Jun 17, 2020

Poll: One-third of employees would sue employer over contracting COVID-19 (INFOGRAPHIC)

The Wisconsin Legislature's lawsuit over Gov. Tony Evers' stay-at-home order is making headlines throughout the country. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case this week, giving conservative justices on the court an opportunity to dig into the assistant attorney general representing Andrea Palm, the Department of Health Services secretary.

Jun 17, 2020

OLR asks for 60-day suspension as reciprocal discipline for lawyer’s disbarment

The Office of Lawyer Regulation is requesting a 60-day suspension as reciprocal discipline for an lawyer's disbarment in Minnesota.

Jun 17, 2020

Reversing course: Wisconsin seeks federal OK to aid the unemployed with disabilities

Following a slew of denials, state regulators are now pushing to give federal pandemic aid to laid-off Wisconsinites with disabilities.

Jun 17, 2020

Army Reserve commander suspended amid investigation

The U.S. Army Reserve suspended the commander of an Illinois-based unit Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that unit officers mishandled complaints of sexual misconduct and retaliated against a whistleblower.

Jun 16, 2020

Milwaukee County Zoo Blood Drive runs June 29-July 1

The American Red Cross, Milwaukee Radio Alliance and the Milwaukee Zoo, along with sponsor Gruber Law Offices, will partner together for the 15th annual Milwaukee County Zoo Blood Drive from Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the zoo’s Peck Center, 10001 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee.

Jun 16, 2020

Republican lawmakers OK 4 settlements under lame-duck laws

The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee signed off on four more legal settlements under the state's lame-duck laws in a whirlwind meeting on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2020

Pardon Advisory Board to hold virtual hearing June 23

Gov. Tony Evers' Pardon Advisory Board will hold a virtual hearing on June 23. The board is scheduled to hear from 26 Milwaukee-area applicants.

Jun 16, 2020

Eastern District requires masks for entry to Milwaukee courthouse

The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin is requiring everyone who enters the federal courthouse in Milwaukee to wear a mask in public areas of the building.

Jun 16, 2020

Evers blocks UW from complying with Trump sex-assault rules

Gov. Tony Evers blocked University of Wisconsin System officials on Monday from taking the first steps toward complying with new federal rules that bolster the rights of sexual-misconduct defendants and narrow the range of cases colleges are required to investigate.

Jun 16, 2020

No additional jail time in accidental shooting in Madison

A Dane County judge says a woman who accidentally shot a friend in the face won't have to serve any additional jail time and can ask to have her felony conviction expunged after she pays restitution and court costs.

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