Federal complaint filed against Wisconsin Republicans after fake emergency alert
"Transmittal of such audio is a violation of 10 CFR 10.520(d)(2), which not only prohibits unauthorized use of the Common Audio Alert Signal, but unauthorized use of a “simulation” of such a signal."
Republicans sent ‘Wisconsin voter alert’ complete with emergency tones during real severe weather event
By Steve Schuster [email protected] As the wind whistled in excess of 60 mph, the night sky lit up like it was the Fourth of July Friday night in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Real tornado sirens sounded, one person was killed and dozens of others were injured when a roof collapsed at a concert venue in […]
Gov. Evers extends application deadline for Marquette County District Attorney applications
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Feb. 24, 2023, that he is seeking applicants for Marquette County District Attorney. The governor announced last week he is extending the application deadline to 5 p.m. on Fri., April 7, 2023. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Brian J. Juech’s resignation. The new district attorney […]
Holder: Wisconsin voters have a chance to save our Democracy
"Let’s go back to the old Wisconsin, the pre-Scott Walker Wisconsin where people actually have an opportunity to decide who’s going to represent them" - Former Attorney General Eric Holder.
Wisconsin TV stations pull ‘false’ and ‘harassing’ Supreme Court Candidate Kelly’s ads
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce requested TV stations stop airing two of Kelly's campaign ads in the wake of a letter sent to TV stations from Protasiewicz's campaign attorney.
NAACP provides new evidence of ‘inaccurate’ Wisconsin Right Now reporting
Protasiewicz’s campaign told the Wisconsin Law Journal on Wednesday evening that despite a Journal Sentinel story to the contrary, Protasiewicz has no plans to sue over allegations published in the Wisconsin Right Now story.
Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over derailment
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said three weeks after the disaster that the spilled contaminants killed an estimated 44,000 fish.
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl says if elected he will use Wisconsin Senate as a trial court to convict Democrats
The winner of the seat will determine whether Democrats or Republicans will control the Wisconsin Senate, and there is a lot at stake.
Trump indictment not expected to affect Wisconsin court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week, as Democrats try to flip majority control of the court with the fate of abortion access in the state on the line, those closely watching the contest said Friday. Trump […]
History Made: Donald J. Trump indicted
The wheels of justice may turn slowly at times, but yes, they still turn.
Wis. Supreme Court Candidate campaign demands media pull false ads harassing crime victims
Wisconsin Law Journal reached out to several TV station managers throughout the state to find out if the ads will be pulled.
Protasiewicz, Democrats crushing Kelly, Republicans in direct donations, losing independent spending slightly as race for Wisconsin Supreme Court reaches final days
Once again, a statewide race sets a record for most expensive in Wisconsin history as campaign cash pours into the state. Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz, left, and former Justice Daniel Kelly, are vying for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT The final major campaign finance reports before […]
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- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
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