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Evers vows to veto GOP anti-abortion bills
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he'll veto four Republican-authored anti-abortion bills if they reach his desk.
GOP approves $37m in pay raises for prison workers
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee signed off on a Republican plan Tuesday that would give prison workers nearly $37 million in raises in an effort to retain and recruit more guards.
Small business cultures need to evolve along with work force
Meloney Perry once worked at a big law firm with a formal, corporate atmosphere, and knew she wanted a different culture at her own firm.
States sue over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions
Two dozen states and municipalities sued the federal government Tuesday to stop a new rule that lets health care clinicians decline to provide abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs.
Judge reduces $15M verdict to $683K
A judge has ruled that a woman who lost her leg when she dashed in front of a MAX light rail train is lawfully entitled to only $682,800 of the $15 million in damages awarded by a jury.
Kwik Trip veggie trays again linked to salmonella
Wisconsin-based convenience store chain Kwik Trip has removed some vegetable trays from its stores after several reported illnesses in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
High court suspends Milwaukee attorney convicted of embezzling thousands from estate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Milwaukee trusts-and-estates attorney over misconduct that got him convicted of embezzlement.
In defining consent, there’s a gap between the law, culture
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It may sound simple: You either consent to sexual activity or you don’t. But just what constitutes an expression of consent is a hotly debated topic in the justice system and in society at large. And while there’s been a gradual cultural trend, especially on […]
Supreme Court suspends Racine County judge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Racine County judge for five days without pay, citing "concerning" and "obviously unethical" behavior.
GOP lawmakers move to intervene in Local 139 lawsuit over Act 10
Republican leadership in the state Legislature plan to intervene in a legal challenge of the state's well-known Act 10 law to contest arguments made by two labor unions that argue the law curtailing collective bargaining also limits their free-speech rights.
Judicial Council might get new home
In talking with court representatives and lawmakers, a member of the Judicial Council may have found an answer to the council’s budget woes.
Evers refuses to comment on sexism claims against GOP (UPDATE)
Gov. Tony Evers is refusing to say whether he agrees with his spokeswoman's claims that Republican legislative leaders won't negotiate with his chief of staff because she is a woman.
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- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
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- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
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- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
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