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Oct 27, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans back bill outlawing university financial aid based on race, diversity

Universities of Wisconsin officials would be prohibited from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid under a Republican-backed bill debated Thursday at a state Assembly committee hearing.

Oct 26, 2023

Most of Justice Thomas’ $267,000 loan for an RV seems to have been forgiven, Senate Democrats say

All or most of a $267,000 loan obtained by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to buy a high-end motorcoach appears to have been forgiven, raising tax and ethics questions, according to a new report by Senate Democrats.

Oct 26, 2023

In court faceoff, Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in fraud trial. Trump shrugs: ‘Proven liar’

In a courtroom showdown five years in the making, Donald Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen testified Tuesday that he worked to boost the supposed value of the former president's assets to “whatever number Trump told us to."

Oct 26, 2023

A call for mandating civility

David Grenardo, professor and associate director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at St. Thomas Law, won the 2023 American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize for his most recent scholarship on the topic.

Oct 26, 2023

Appeals court orders new homicide trial, citing inconsistent jury instructions

Appeals court orders a new trial for a man sentenced to more than a decade in prison for second-degree unintentional murder.

Oct 26, 2023

Trial begins in California scuba dive boat fatal fire

By the time the scuba dive boat sank off the Southern California coast after catching fire, 34 people had been killed in the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.

Milwaukee Crime
Oct 25, 2023

MPD newly released crime stats reveal decline in homicides, property crime; spike in human trafficking

Latest crime numbers show decrease in some areas, but spike in others.

Oct 25, 2023

Wisconsin Republicans look to pass constitutional amendments on voter eligibility, elections grants

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have advanced a series of constitutional amendments.

Oct 25, 2023

Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Buffalo County Register of Deeds

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Tuesday he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Buffalo County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Carol Burmeister on Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends Jan. 5, 2025. […]

Rhinelander Auto Group
Oct 25, 2023

FTC and Wisconsin take action against Rhinelander Auto Center for discrimination

The dealerships allegedly tacked on significant illegal junk fees onto car prices and discriminated against certain customers charging them higher financing costs and fees.

JohnPiero Joyce
Oct 25, 2023

Hupy and Abraham, S.C. promotes JohnPiero Joyce to Attorney position in Milwaukee Office

John Piero Joyce has been promoted from law clerk to attorney at the firm's Milwaukee office.

Facebook
Oct 25, 2023

Wisconsin Attorney General joins bipartisan coalition filing a Federal lawsuit against Meta (Facebook)

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 42 Attorneys General throughout the country in suing Meta (Formerly known as Facebook) in federal and state courts.

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