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Lawmaker’s ‘lonely ship’ fills as support for cannabis grows
Elected as state representative for the 48th Assembly District, Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, has been "legislating through listening" to her 60,000 constituents since 2012. The stories and concerns she heard from voters in her district have launched Sargent on an unexpected journey, sending her on a mission that she never anticipated when she first ran for office.
Man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison
A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents after the girl told the judge she that wanted him "locked up forever" for trying to steal her.
Wisconsin National Guard whistleblower alleges retaliation
A Wisconsin Air National Guard sergeant whose complaints about sexual assault within his unit sparked two federal investigations believes his commanders are now trying to force him out of the service and deny him retirement benefits in retaliation.
Group’s memo to lawmakers slams council; members, plaintiff’s bar responds
In a recent memo, an organization of business and professional groups are calling on lawmakers to oppose any proposals to channel resources to the Judicial Council, calling the council an "arm of the plaintiff's bar."
Evers seeking candidates for spot on Court of Appeals
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for a judge position on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Dane County Judge Karofsky enters Supreme Court race
Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky has officially entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court next year.
5 indicted in Wisconsin accused of forced immigrant labor
By IVAN MORENO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors indicted five people accused of forcing 14 Mexican immigrants to work in farms in Wisconsin, where they “were victims of a severe form of human trafficking.” Prosecutors said in a grand jury indictment unsealed Tuesday that the workers had their documents seized to prevent travel […]
Kaul blends environmental, consumer protection units
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorney General Josh Kaul is combining the state Department of Justice’s environmental and consumer protection units in an effort to gain an additional environmental attorney position. Kaul, a Democrat, announced the move Thursday. He said in a news release that the new Public Protection Unit will be overseen by a single […]
Lawmaker accused of showing gun in Wisconsin Capitol office
A Republican lawmaker allegedly displayed his holstered gun in a Democratic legislator's Wisconsin Capitol office earlier this year.
Kaul says he likely would defend Act 10
Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general says he likely would defend in court the state law that effectively stripped public employees of collective bargaining rights.
5 indicted, accused of forced immigrant labor
Federal prosecutors indicted five people accused of forcing 14 Mexican immigrants to work in farms in Wisconsin "by means of serious harm and threats of serious harm."
Evers taps assistant corporation counsel for Columbia County DA
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed an assistant corporation counsel to be the top prosecutor in Columbia County.
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