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ON THE DEFENSIVE: Wisconsin has enough prosecutors
Attorney General Brad Schimel has announced his plan to ask the Legislature for millions more dollars to hire more prosecutors throughout the state.
Schimel: DNR lacks broad authority to regulate wells (UPDATE)
In a step likely to roll back the state’s ability to regulate high-capacity wells, Attorney General Brad Schimel has released an opinion finding the DNR cannot exercise authority that wasn’t explicitly granted it by state statute or rules.
No charges for officers in hostage shooting death (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said Friday that he won't file criminal charges against two police officers who shot and killed a hostage during a gun battle at a motorcycle shop last year, saying prosecutors wouldn't be able to overcome a likely self-defense argument in court.
AG asks appeals court to stay right-to-work ruling
Wisconsin's attorney general has asked an appellate court for an emergency stay of a Dane County judge's ruling striking down the state's right-to-work law.
Schimel suing over ozone rules
Wisconsin justice officials announced Monday that they have joined other states in a challenge of federal ozone limits that opponents contend will discourage employers from moving to places where the new standards fall most heavily on businesses.
Judge refuses to stay right-to-work ruling
A Dane County judge refused Monday to stay his ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law, reiterating his position that the legislation wrongly enables non-union workers to receive free representation.
John Doe probe at youth prison ends under new time limits
A state John Doe probe into allegations of abuse at Wisconsin's youth prison has expired under new time limits Republicans imposed last year.
What’s that? Chief justice sides with liberal justices in lead paint case
The state’s conservative chief justice formed an unusual alliance Friday with two liberal-leaning justices in a deadlocked decision that will send a lead paint case back to the court of appeals.
Proposed order: Right-to-work unconstitutional statewide (UPDATE)
The unions that won a ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law are looking for a judge to clearly declare the law unconstitutional.
Court: Right-to-work law unconstitutional (UPDATE)
A Dane County judge has struck down Wisconsin’s right-to-work law.
State issues 300,000 concealed-carry permits since 2011
Wisconsin's Department of Justice has issued 300,000 concealed carry permits since the law went into effect in 2011.
Walker signs sexual assault amnesty bill
Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Thursday ensuring that sexual assault victims and people who report sexual assaults can't be cited or disciplined for underage drinking.
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