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Jan 6, 2023

Evers to announce TikTok ban on state devices

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that he will soon announce a ban on the use of TikTok on state phones, joining the growing number of states that prohibited the popular social media app that national lawmakers are trying to ban.

Nov 7, 2022

Schools clash with parents over bans on student cellphones

Cellphones — the ultimate distraction — keep children from learning, educators say. But in attempts to keep the phones at bay, the most vocal pushback doesn't always come from students. In some cases, it's from parents.

Aug 26, 2019

Wisconsin’s next for man behind Minnesota’s hands-free law

A man who pushed for Minnesota's hands-free driving law says he wants to take his fight to Wisconsin.

Jun 22, 2018

Justices adopt digital-age privacy rules to track cellphones

Police generally need a warrant to look at records that reveal where cellphone users have been, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a big victory for privacy interests in the digital age.

Nov 1, 2012

New cellphone ban for young drivers takes effect

Young drivers, put away that cellphone.

Oct 29, 2012

New drivers soon can’t use cell phones

There's a new law in Wisconsin that prohibits new drivers from using cell phones.

Jul 11, 2012

Law enforcement cell phone data requests surge

Last year, federal, state and local law enforcement authorities made more than 1.3 million requests for consumers’ cell phone records, according to wireless carriers’ response to a congressional inquiry.

Feb 29, 2012

Search and Seizure — cell phones

10-3803 U.S. v. Flores-Lopez

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