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Jan 23, 2024

Gov. Evers urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis

During the State of the State address Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be creating the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health. The Council is intended to improve communication and efficiency across state agencies by creating a statewide action plan to expand access to mental and behavioral health services, increase prevention, reduce stigma, […]

Jan 23, 2024

Evers in State of the State address vows to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions

Evers said that in coming weeks he will be announcing new steps his administration is taking to increase voter turnout.

Jan 23, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans make last-ditch effort to pass new legislative maps

Wisconsin Republicans made a last-ditch effort Tuesday to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court put in place new legislative district boundaries for the November election.

Office of Lawyer Regulation
Jan 23, 2024

Milwaukee man with alias of ‘Bin Laden’ found guilty of sex trafficking

If you suspect that someone is being trafficked, please report it to law enforcement or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Jan 23, 2024

Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

Tuesday evening, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his 2024 State of the State address.

U.S. Supreme Court
Jan 23, 2024

Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a former business partner of Hunter Biden

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former business partner of presidential son Hunter Biden who was seeking to overturn his criminal conviction for securities fraud.

Jan 23, 2024

What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary

This time, after the 2022 ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion that Roe provided, there's a flurry of activity as state policy gets decided by courts, lawmakers and voters.

Jan 23, 2024

Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin

The Department of Health and Human Services said it would beef up training at hospitals around the law and publish new information on how to lodge a complaint against a hospital.

Jan 23, 2024

Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas

23-year-old Romeo Nance was located by U.S. Marshals near Natalia, Texas.

State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship 2023
Jan 22, 2024

UW-Madison law school professor gashes State Bar, law school DEI efforts in scathing email

The State Bar of Wisconsin's diversity efforts don't exactly make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream a reality according to federal lawsuit.

Jan 22, 2024

Gov. Evers appoints Scott Craig as Judge for Racine County Circuit Court

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday the appointment of Scott Craig to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. According to Evers, the appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, which was effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Craig will complete a term ending July 31, 2025, Evers noted. “Scott Craig […]

Jan 22, 2024

Woman kills military spouse after posting in Facebook group ‘Are we dating the same guy’

Calvin Wang was on active duty serving in the U.S. Navy, the couple had a 6-year old son.

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