Evers’ pardons near 400, most of any Wisconsin governor
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday he had pardoned 54 more people, bringing his total to nearly 400, the most of any Wisconsin governor.
Walker’s son joins Kleefisch gubernatorial campaign
Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker's son has joined GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rebecca Kleefisch's campaign.
Evers has majority of UW Board of Regents appointees
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that the CEO of Prevea Health will be joining the University of Wisconsin's Board of Regents, giving him a majority of the appointees on the 18-member board.
Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirements
President Joe Biden's administration has blocked former Gov. Scott Walker's plan to require some childless adults to work to maintain Medicaid benefits.
Wisconsin justices weigh removal of 130K from voter rolls (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could result in the purging of about 130,000 people from voter rolls in the hotly contested battleground state.
Budget hawks hatch plan to force constitutional convention
GOP activists want to organize a constitutional convention with the goal of enacting a federal balanced budget amendment, potentially requiring massive cuts to government spending.
Marsy’s Law director appointed to Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board
The Marsy's Law for Wisconsin outreach director Nela Kalpic has been appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims' Rights Board.
Walker judicial appointees fail to keep seats, plus more judicial election results
Former Gov. Scott Walker's judicial appointees didn't fair well in the April 7 election. Justice Dan Kelly, Milwaukee County Judge Paul Dedinsky and Milwaukee County Judge Dan Gabler, all of whom were seeking full terms, lost to their challengers in the April 7 election.
Democratic contributions help Karofsky outpace Kelly
The Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Jill Karofsky raised more than twice as much money during the last two months as her rival, the incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly, new campaign finance reports show.
Supreme Court candidates debate partisanship on high court, tout experience (UPDATE)
The three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court debated concerns about partisanship within the high court at their first public forum.
Walker to take new job, won’t run for office in 2022
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said he won’t run for office again in 2022 because he has accepted a new full-time job running a group, in Washington, D.C., that promotes conservative ideas among young people. The Republican had been openly considering running for his old job as governor or for U.S. […]
Report: Wisconsin Republicans too reliant on consultants (UPDATE)
An internal review of the Wisconsin Republican Party after the 2018 election found that it had been "recklessly reliant" on high-paid consultants to the detriment of grassroots supporters.
Legal News
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
- Jury finds Wisconsin man sane in sexual assault, killing of toddler
- Attorney sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually exploiting numerous children
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
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