Trump says he’s eager to sign sweeping criminal-justice bill
The Senate passed a sweeping criminal-justice bill Tuesday that comes in response to concerns that the war on drugs had led to the imprisonment of too many Americans for non-violent crimes without adequately preparing them for their return to society.
Evers picks Milwaukee leaders for top Cabinet slots (UPDATE)
Gov.-elect Tony Evers named four Milwaukee-area leaders to his Cabinet on Wednesday, including a former campaign manager to Mayor Tom Barrett and a 30-year veteran of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department.
DC sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal
The District of Columbia sued Facebook on Wednesday for allowing data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica to improperly access data from as many as 87 million users.
Senate to vote on funding bill, easing shutdown threat
The Senate is preparing to vote on Wednesday on a short-term proposal to fund the government through Feb. 8, a step that eases the risk of a shutdown and comes only after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall.
High court to hear oral arguments involving improperly built barn
After a barn collapsed in rural Dane County, should a subrogation waiver in the construction contract used for the structure prevent an insurance company from recovering money it had to pay out because of the disaster?
Wisconsin senator: GOP won’t eliminate coverage guarantee
The federal guarantee of health-insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions is too politically popular to be eliminated, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said on Tuesday.
Judge: De Pere gender identity policy violates church rights
A judge has ruled that a northeastern Wisconsin city's ordinance barring discrimination for gender identity violates the religious freedom of local churches.
Attorney faces discipline in Wisconsin over Minnesota misconduct
A Minnesota lawyer faces discipline in Wisconsin over misconduct he committed in his home state.
Settlement requires ‘anti-hate training’ for internet troll
An internet troll who harassed a black college student with racist messages on social media has agreed to a court settlement requiring him to get "anti-hate training," apologize in writing and on video and publicly renounce white supremacy.
Appleton man gets 60 years for drugs, trafficking women
An Appleton man convicted of trafficking women through brutal means has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Federal court says ban on nunchucks unconstitutional
A 1974 New York state ban on nunchucks that was put into place over fears that youth inspired by martial arts movies would create widespread mayhem is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, a federal court has ruled.
Legal News
- Wisconsin district attorney demands attorney general compel WisDems to return donations tied to Epstein
- Women rainmakers under attack for their ambition: combatting Tall Poppy Syndrome
- Gov. Evers announces DOR Secretary Barca leaving Evers Administration
- Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
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