Evers to deliver State of State address virtually
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his third State of the State address virtually on Jan. 12, saying the unprecedented move is consistent with his recommendations to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic and limit interactions and gatherings. Evers also announced Wednesday that he’s asked to deliver his state budget address […]
Hupy donates $1,000 to Crime Stoppers, reports nonprofit’s successes
Michael Hupy of Hupy and Abraham gave $1,000 to Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for Giving on Tuesday.
Staffing shortages prompt closure of Waupun prison hall
Wisconsin corrections officials said Tuesday that they are closing part of the Waupun prison and transferring inmates to other facilities as they deal with staffing shortages exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak.
Barr: No evidence of fraud that’d change election outcome
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Republicans call for resignation of Wisconsin election chair
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans on Tuesday called for the Democratic chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to resign, expressing anger that she approved the state’s presidential election results showing that Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump. The Republican commissioner Dean Knudson, a former state lawmaker, called chair Ann Jacobs’[...]
Milwaukee Justice Center asks for support on Giving Tuesday
The Milwaukee Bar Association is asking lawyers to consider making a donation to the Milwaukee Justice Center on Giving on Tuesday.
Trump files lawsuit challenging Wisconsin election results (UPDATE)
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Wisconsin seeking to disqualify more than 221,000 ballots in the state's two most Democratic counties, a longshot attempt to overturn Joe Biden's win in the battleground state he lost by nearly 20,700 votes.
Man enters not guilty pleas to shooting, wounding 2 officers
A North Dakota man accused of shooting and wounding two police officers in Wisconsin has entered not guilty pleas to charges against him.
Group of Foley & Lardner workers report few issues on Election Day
Bruce Keyes, of counsel at Foley & Lardner, was among the lawyer volunteers manning the polls on Election Day, starting before the sun rose and wrapping up long after it went down.
Court asked to consider motion for contempt after Racine schools remain closed
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is asking the state Supreme Court to punish Racine's public health officer and public health department for not reopening schools on Monday.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s census plan
The Supreme Court sounded skeptical Monday that President Donald Trump could categorically exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot seats among the states in the House of Representatives.
Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden’s win over Trump
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Joe Biden’s victory in battleground Wisconsin was confirmed Monday following a partial recount that only added to his 20,600-vote margin over President Donald Trump, who has promised to file a lawsuit seeking to undo the results. Confirmation of the results by the Democratic chairwoman of the […]
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- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- 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
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