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Apr 3, 2020

Judge won’t delay Wisconsin election but extends voting

A federal judge on Thursday declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary as the coronavirus spreads, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.

Apr 2, 2020

Wagner joins Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee board

Habush Habush & Rottier shareholder Benjamin Wagner has joined the Board of Directors of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee.

Apr 2, 2020

Wisconsin law enforcement eligible for $14M in COVID-19 grants

Wisconsin is eligible for more than $14 million to help public-safety agencies respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 2, 2020

Jury awards man $1.9M for injuries from MPD traffic stop

A jury awarded a man more than $1.9 million for injuries he sustained from a Milwaukee Police officer during a traffic stop.

Apr 2, 2020

Supreme Court assumes jurisdiction over lawsuit over clerk’s absentee-voter advice

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has assumed jurisdiction over a lawsuit involving a Dane County clerk's advice to voters to mark themselves as indefinitely confined because of the governor's stay-at-home order to get around Wisconsin's photo ID requirement.

Apr 2, 2020

IN WRITING: Remote online notarization becomes law

Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 293 earlier this month, permitting parties in Wisconsin to allow the performance of notarial acts using audio-visual technology for remotely located individuals.

Apr 1, 2020

Poll shows strong support for virus reaction in Wisconsin

Although the Republican-controlled Legislature continued to work with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on a state coronavirus relief package, a new poll released Wednesday showed broad support for the actions taken already to close schools and businesses and limit gatherings to slow the spread of the disease.

Apr 1, 2020

Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period

Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 1, 2020

Program exposes students to diversity, possibility in legal profession

On a dreary February day in Madison, Makda Fessahaye and Leakhena Au showed up for class at Madison East High School on internment camps and equal protection.

Apr 1, 2020

Judge rules against conservative think tank in Evers lawsuit

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers can exclude members of a conservative think tank from attending press briefings and keep them off his email list sent to other reporters, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

Apr 1, 2020

Democratic contributions help Karofsky outpace Kelly

The Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Jill Karofsky raised more than twice as much money during the last two months as her rival, the incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly, new campaign finance reports show.

Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus sick leave law goes into effect Thursday

Starting Thursday, many employers will have to provide paid leave to employees dealing with the coronavirus' effects on themselves and their families.

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