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Feb 25, 2016

Wisconsin joins suits against Affordable Care Act fees

Wisconsin and five other states are suing the federal government and various federal agencies over a part of the Affordable Care Act that they complain has cost them millions of dollars.

Feb 25, 2016

DA clears Ashwaubenon officer in deadly shooting

A police officer in Ashwaubenon could return to the streets as early as next week after he was cleared in a deadly shooting.

Feb 24, 2016

State appeals court clarifies ‘webcam abortion’ law

Planned Parenthood lacks standing to file a lawsuit challenging a Wisconsin law governing "webcam" abortions, a divided state appeals court ruled Wednesday.

Feb 24, 2016

Honoring the judges (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)

The Milwaukee Bar Association celebrated its annual Judges Night on Tuesday at the Grain Exchange in Milwaukee.

Feb 24, 2016

Report calls for $184M Milwaukee County Courthouse, related demolition

A report to Milwaukee County officials recommends both the construction of a new Criminal Courthouse and the demolition of an existing county structure, all for about $184 million.

Feb 24, 2016

Man accused of trying to join extremists challenges ruling

A Wisconsin man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group is challenging a finding that he's competent to stand trial.

Feb 24, 2016

Johnson says it’s reasonable not to act on Obama nominee

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Wednesday that he thinks it's "eminently reasonable" to have the next president and Senate decide who will serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, which puts him at odds with his Democratic opponent, Russ Feingold.

Feb 24, 2016

Open-government advocates question closed-door DNR meeting (UPDATE)

Open-government advocates are questioning whether a Department of Natural Resources board violated the state's open-meetings law by having an unannounced closed-door gathering.

Feb 24, 2016

Walsh Bradley’s uncle couldn’t vote with military ID

A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says her uncle was unable to vote in last week's primary election, even though he has a veteran's ID from his service in World War II.

Feb 24, 2016

Report finds noncompliance with ignition interlock devices

Wisconsin judges have ordered tens of thousands of ignition interlock devices installed on the vehicles of convicted drunken drivers over the past several years.

Feb 24, 2016

Obama warns high court credibility at stake in nominee fight

President Barack Obama accused Senate Republicans on Wednesday of putting the U.S. Supreme Court's credibility at risk if they make good on their vow not to consider or vote on his pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. He promised to nominate a candidate anyway.

Feb 24, 2016

DOWN IN FLAMES: How to recognize attorney burnout and rekindle the fire

Paula Davis-Laack knew something wasn’t right.

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