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Push continues to increase filing fees
A proposal to increase the fees charged filers of small-claims lawsuits could help county clerks around the state fill budgetary holes resulting from a fairly recent change to the claims limit on civil cases.
Senate committee approves anti-heroin bill
The state Senate's judiciary committee has signed off on a bill that would require police who find an opiate prescription at an overdose scene to enter it into a statewide database.
Madison attorney Claude Covelli joins Supreme Court race (UPDATE)
Longtime Madison attorney Claude Covelli entered the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Wednesday, casting himself as a nonpartisan voice beholden to no political party or special interest.
Senate leader hoping to vote on elections board next week
The Republican leader of the state Senate is optimistic that bills dissolving Wisconsin's unique nonpartisan elections board and rewriting the state's campaign finance law will be passed next week.
Bills protecting public defenders, prosecutors advance
The Assembly has passed a proposal that would make anyone who beats up or threatens a public defender subject to the same penalty as someone who harasses a judge.
Father held in death of 5-month-old son
A father is being held on $500,000 cash bond in Jefferson County on accusations he caused the death of his 5-month-old son.
With launch of Windows 10, Microsoft battles security, privacy concerns
Window 10 users’ concerns about confidentiality are overblown, according to experts.
Not guilty plea entered in 1982 murder case
A man charged with murder in the disappearance a young Milwaukee girl more than three decades ago has pleaded not guilty.
Barton Solvents to pay $1M EPA settlement, change processes
An Iowa-based company that mixes and transports chemicals for customers in the printing, coating, and cleaning industries has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle federal environmental violations and ensure safety at six plants in Iowa, Kansas and Wisconsin.
Father on trial in death of baby daughter
A man charged with killing his 11-month-old daughter and trying to kill the child's mother is on trial in Kenosha County.
Chicago attorney faces 3-month suspension
A Chicago attorney is facing a suspension of his Wisconsin law license over misconduct in an Illinois legal-malpractice case.
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