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Oct 31, 2023

Evers sues legislative Republicans for violating Wisconsin Constitution

Evers: Wisconsin Legislature is violating the Wisconsin Constitution by effectively attempting to change state law without passing a bill through both houses of the Legislature and sending a bill to the governor for signature or veto.

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Oct 31, 2023

Former Attorney convicted of bribery scheme

A federal jury convicted a former attorney of engaging in a scheme to bribe the chief of police.

Oct 31, 2023

Wisconsin Legislators propose near-total ban on noncompete agreements

This bill comes on the coattails of other efforts to ban or restrict noncompete agreements at the federal and state level.

Oct 30, 2023

Waupun inmates sue over lockdown

Lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Oct 30, 2023

Wisconsin judge rules that GOP-controlled Senate’s vote to fire top elections official had no effect

A vote by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate last month to fire the state's nonpartisan top elections official had no legal effect, and lawmakers are barred from ousting her while a lawsuit plays out, a Dane County judge ruled on Friday.

Oct 30, 2023

Police: Live cluster bomblet, ammunition found with donation at southeastern Wisconsin thrift store

A live cluster bomblet and ammunition have been found in a donation dropped off at a thrift shop in southeastern Wisconsin.

Oct 30, 2023

Federal judge reimposes limited gag order in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington on Sunday reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses.

Oct 30, 2023

Christian right cheers new speaker

Progressive faith leaders sound alarm on Johnson’s views.

Oct 27, 2023

Abortions in the US rose slightly post-Supreme Court ruling, study finds

The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.

Oct 27, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans back bill outlawing university financial aid based on race, diversity

Universities of Wisconsin officials would be prohibited from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid under a Republican-backed bill debated Thursday at a state Assembly committee hearing.

Oct 26, 2023

Most of Justice Thomas’ $267,000 loan for an RV seems to have been forgiven, Senate Democrats say

All or most of a $267,000 loan obtained by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to buy a high-end motorcoach appears to have been forgiven, raising tax and ethics questions, according to a new report by Senate Democrats.

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