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Wisconsin Gerrymandering
Oct 10, 2023

Gov. Evers moves to intervene in redistricting challenge to Wisconsin’s legislative maps

On Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the state’s current legislative maps. “My commitment to the people of Wisconsin remains the same—I believe that the people should get to choose their elected officials, not the other way around, and that includes making […]

Oct 10, 2023

North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor’s vetoes

The GOP-controlled Senate in Wisconsin last month voted to fire the state elections administrator over decisions that were made by the state election board during the 2020 election.

Oct 10, 2023

University of Wisconsin System will change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by 2024

The University of Wisconsin System plans to change its name to The Universities of Wisconsin by early next year, system President Jay Rothman announced Tuesday.

Robert Wisnnicki
Oct 10, 2023

Attorney Pleads Guilty To Operating $18.8 Million Ponzi Scheme And To Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice, And Perjury Charges

Wisnicki, 44, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. 

DOJ
Oct 10, 2023

Leader of White Supremacist Group Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Make Death Threats Against Journalist

Welker’s threat included a photograph of the Journalist with a gun aimed at his/her head and the words “Race Traitor” over the journalist’s eyes.

Oct 10, 2023

Blackbaud Data Breach Impacting Millions results in $796,136 payout to Wisconsin

Wisconsin will receive $ 796,136.00 from the settlement.

Wisconsin redistricting
Oct 10, 2023

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

There should be no effort to impeach a liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice based on what is known now, a former justice advised the Republican legislative leader who asked him to review the issue.

Oct 10, 2023

‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison

When James pleaded guilty to the terrorism charges earlier this year, he said he only intended to cause serious bodily injury, not death.

Oct 10, 2023

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Marquette County Register of Deeds

Gov. Tony Evers announced he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County.

Carla Endeward
Oct 9, 2023

Fond Du Lac Co judge sentenced Carla Endeward to 27 year bifurcated prison term over Fentanyl drug death

Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric J. Toney who serves as President of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association announced Monday that Carla Endeward was sentenced for her role in the fentanyl drug death of her husband and three other fentanyl overdoses that didn’t result in death. The defendant was convicted or the reckless homicide […]

Wisconsin redistricting
Oct 9, 2023

Wisconsin GOP leader silent on impeachment of Supreme Court justice after earlier floating it

Wisconsin's top Republican state lawmaker, who had threatened to possibly impeach a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice if she didn't step down from a redistricting case, didn't mention that option Monday in his first comments since the justice decided against recusal.

Wisconsin Eviction
Oct 9, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with tenant advocates in limiting eviction records

The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Monday in its first public administrative conference in more than a decade to reduce from 20 years to two years the time when most eviction records must be kept on the state court website.

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