Wisconsin Assembly poised to approve ‘born alive’ bill
The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to pass a so-called "born alive" anti-abortion bill passed in other states that President Donald Trump has touted.
Alabama ban on nearly all abortions in GOP governor’s hands
Alabama legislators have given final approval to a ban on nearly all abortions, and if the Republican governor signs the measure, the state will have the strictest abortion law in the country.
Senate to vote on bill streamlining pollution credits system
The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to approve a bill designed to bolster and streamline the state's pollution credit-trading system.
Supreme Court conservatives attack lame-duck arguments (UPDATE)
The conservative justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court attacked liberal groups' claims Wednesday that Republican legislators met illegally when they passed laws limiting Gov. Tony Evers' and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers during a lame-duck session last year, saying the Legislature can decide when it wants to meet.
Budget panel OKs Evers’ clean water borrowing plan
The Legislature's budget-writing committee overwhelmingly approved Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' proposal Tuesday to authorize more borrowing for clean water projects, handing the governor a small victory after killing his plan to replace lead pipes across the state last week.
Madison restaurant closed after diners become sick
A Mexican restaurant in Madison is closed while public-health officials investigate a possible outbreak of foodborne illness.
State Assembly to vote on expungement proposal
A proposal expanding the state’s expungement process is scheduled for a vote Wednesday on the floor of the state Assembly.
Former clerk candidate tapped for Racine County register of deeds
Gov. Tony Evers recently appointed a former candidate for clerk of circuit court to the vacant Racine County register of deeds position.
Jury returns $2B verdict in weed killer lawsuit
A jury on Monday ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. to pay a combined $2.055 billion to a couple claiming that the company's popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.
Deaths of estranged Racine couple likely murder-suicide
Police say the deaths of two people in a Racine home are being investigated as a murder-suicide involving an estranged couple.
Software company wants $14.3M in Wisconsin contract fight
A software company on Monday tried to persuade the Wisconsin Claims Board to hand over $14.3 million for extra work building a new system to track state employees' retirement benefits.
Evers taps personal-injury lawyer for Milwaukee register of deeds
Gov. Tony Evers recently announced that he has appointed a lawyer to take over as Milwaukee County Register of Deeds.
Legal News
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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