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May 5, 2023

Sen. Ron Johnson: ‘Where are all the feminists?’

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says he is trying to protect women's rights after earlier saying he supported overturning Roe V. Wade. Johnson also denied publishing a false Facebook post, obtained by the Wisconsin Law Journal.

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May 4, 2023

Wis. Attorney General Kaul: State Bar has good process in place when lawyers face criminal charges

The State Bar of Wisconsin doesn't "want to generally move forward with administrative proceedings while criminal proceedings are pending," Kaul said.

May 4, 2023

DOJ receives cooperation with Mar-a-Lago worker to determine if Trump hid documents

Trump’s lawyers have asked a federal court to take control of his New York criminal case.

May 4, 2023

Wisconsin lawmakers unveil bipartisan election overhauls

Among other changes, the proposals would prevent last-minute polling site closures, better protect election officials and enact stricter military voting requirements to deter fraud.

May 4, 2023

GOP prosecutor urges judge to toss Wisconsin abortion suit

Dane County Circuit Judge Diane Schlipper listened to more than 90 minutes of oral arguments on the motion Thursday.

May 4, 2023

Wisconsin judge to hear first arguments in abortion lawsuit

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed the lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court last June seeking to repeal the ban.

May 4, 2023

Former Proud Boys leader, and three subordinates convicted of sedition over the Jan. 6 riot

Four members of the Proud Boys convicted on Thursday of seditious conspiracy for plotting to keep President Donald J. Trump in power after his election defeat by leading a violent mob in attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Barron County Circuit Court
May 4, 2023

Gov. Evers: ‘It’s not enough. The state must step up.’

Assembly Republicans hosted a public hearing on the bill in the Committee on Local Government Thursday morning.

May 3, 2023

Two Wisconsin hospitals earn Ds for safety; grades may be admissible in court

Froedtert Pleasant Prairie which received a D safety grade is just 24 miles north from Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest Hospital, receiving the highest possible rating, an A grade for safety.

May 3, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans prep hospital cost transparency bill

Colorado and Texas have passed similar laws.

May 3, 2023

Ex-Wisconsin football player gets life sentences in killings

Randle El was a wide receiver for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2004 to 2007.

May 3, 2023

Wisconsin GOP defrauded by $2.4 million

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security arrested Williams Anti in New York City in February. The Ghana national pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday.

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