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Oct 30, 2013

Insurers could face more fees in workers’ comp fraud fight

Lawmakers are considering special fees for insurers as the price to prevent fraud in the state’s workers’ compensation system.

Oct 30, 2013

Teachers sue to reinstate collective bargaining restrictions

A group of teachers is demanding a judge re-instate portions of Gov. Scott Walker's contentious collective bargaining restrictions.

Oct 30, 2013

County reconsiders ending prisoner program

Wisconsin county officials are reconsidering ending a program that supporters say has been effective in keeping low- to medium-risk offenders from returning to jail.

Oct 30, 2013

Mom charged with concealing death of infant

A Wausau woman has been charged with concealing the death of a child after prosecutors say she delivered a baby prematurely and threw it in a trash bin.

Oct 30, 2013

‘Boobies’ bracelet fight could go to US Supreme Court

The court battle between two girls and their Pennsylvania school over "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets could be settled by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Oct 29, 2013

State Supreme Court to hold off on collective bargaining ruling

The Wisconsin Supreme Court doesn't plan to decide whether to stay a Madison judge's ruling invalidating parts of Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining restrictions for a while.

Oct 29, 2013

Co-sleeping proposal fails in Milwaukee County

It took about 15 minutes Monday for Milwaukee County supervisors to listen to, discuss and then unanimously reject a proposal that District Attorney John Chisholm’s office put more time into investigating infant deaths following co-sleeping.

Oct 29, 2013

OLR seeks suspension for Mequon attorney

The Office of Lawyer regulation seeks a 60-day suspension for a Mequon attorney accused of misleading a loan company in the wake of a settlement.

Oct 29, 2013

Dane County legal system aims for racial equality

Dane County officials are considering a number of ways to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Oct 29, 2013

Legislature moving quickly on chief justice change

The Legislature is moving quickly on a proposed constitutional amendment would change the way that the Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice is selected.

Oct 29, 2013

Judge approves settlement with Wis. manufacturer

A federal judge has approved a $4.6 million settlement of an environmental lawsuit against a Madison manufacturer by a group of its neighbors.

Oct 28, 2013

Milwaukee County supervisors move to restore HOC money

Eight Milwaukee County supervisors said Monday that they trust the sheriff to catch House of Correction absconders, despite those who say he has failed to do so in the past.

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