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Feb 16, 2016

Judge: Apple must help US hack San Bernardino killer’s phone

A U.S. magistrate ordered Apple Inc. on Tuesday to help the Obama administration hack into an encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the shooters in the December attack in San Bernardino, Calif., in a first-of-its-kind ruling that pits digital privacy against national security interests.

Feb 16, 2016

Assembly OKs more money for drug treatment

The state Assembly has passed a bill that would funnel more money to drug treatment and diversion programs.

Feb 16, 2016

Assembly to take up drunken driving penalties

Assembly Republicans were set to cap a drive to get tougher on drunken driving Tuesday, setting up a final vote on a bill that would stiffen penalties for repeat offenders despite daunting cost estimates.

Feb 16, 2016

The Latest: Feds calling Cliven Bundy ‘lawless and violent’

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on federal criminal charges against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Federal prosecutors are calling Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy “lawless and violent” and telling a U.S. judge in Oregon that he shouldn’t be freed from jail ahead of trial. A 34-page document filed Tuesday before Bundy […]

Feb 16, 2016

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan to close

A long-time national law firm based in Milwaukee is closing.

Feb 16, 2016

Assembly to vote on WIAA open records proposal

The state Assembly is expected to vote on a bill that would make Wisconsin's high school sports association subject to open records and meetings laws.

Feb 16, 2016

Photo ID required for primary voting

A photo ID is required to vote in the Wisconsin primary.

Feb 16, 2016

Senate poised to vote on expanding landlord rights

The state Senate is poised to vote on a bill Tuesday that would dramatically expand the rights of rental property owners in Wisconsin and give landlords more power to evict tenants for criminal activity.

Feb 16, 2016

Assembly to consider Walker’s college affordability bills

The state Assembly is set to take up Gov. Scott Walker's college affordability package.

Feb 15, 2016

Walker issues executive order to block power plan

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies from working to comply with President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change.

Feb 15, 2016

Appeals court asks state’s high court to clarify law on admission of toxicology reports

The District 2 Court of Appeals has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to clarify the law involving the admission of toxicology reports and related testimony.

Feb 15, 2016

Drones pose new contraband, smuggling challenge for prisons

Wily inmates and their associates on the outside are deploying drones to deliver drugs, cellphones, and other contraband to prison yards, leaving prison guards and correctional authorities trying to decide how to deal with the new technology.

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