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Evers seeks applicants for Milwaukee judgeship
Gov. Tony Evers is looking for a replacement for longtime Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven, who is retiring Sept. 4.
Hannah Schuchart named Oconto County judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Hannah Schuchart to judge in Oconto County.
Oconto County judge retiring May 1
Circuit Court Judge Michael T. Judge will retire May 1 after more than 20 years on the Oconto County bench. Gov. Evers seeks applicants to fill the seat.
Oconto County judge applicants sought
Judge Michael T. Judge is retiring May 1, opening a spot on the bench.
Clerks praise new hiring law, veto on lawsuits
Wisconsin clerks say a new hiring law and Gov. Tony Evers’ veto on expanded standing to sue election officials will ease shortages, reduce lawsuits, and protect election offices.
GOP divisions stall Wisconsin drop box, ballot reforms
Republican infighting in Wisconsin stalls plans to regulate ballot drop boxes and allow Monday absentee ballot processing, complicating election reform efforts.
Whitney Healy appointed Outagamie County judge
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Whitney Healy to Outagamie County Circuit Court – Branch 1.
Wagner retiring from Milwaukee bench
Milwaukee Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner is retiring March 13, 2026.
Wisconsin prison overhaul faces key vote
Gov. Tony Evers’ $15 million Wisconsin prison overhaul plan faces a key vote that could decide the future of Green Bay, Lincoln Hills and Waupun prisons.
Assembly passes crime, policing bills
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on police oversight, trafficking, and service animal abuse, sending key legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for review.
State youth prisons meet court-ordered reforms
Wisconsin’s Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons are now fully compliant with 50 court-ordered reforms, ending years of violations.
Wisconsin water rule fight heads to court amid delays
Wisconsin’s DNR water rule faces years of delays, political fights, and a new lawsuit as Gov. Evers and GOP lawmakers clash over Clean Water Act updates.
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- Dugan appeal could stretch into 2027
- Elijah Vue’s mother seeks new attorney before 2027 trial
- Dugan avoids prison in ICE obstruction case
- Man gets probation for threatening judge on Facebook
- 47 charged in Ridglan Farms beagle raid case
- Wisconsin high court rejects voter records request
- Wisconsin Supreme Court pauses ICE detainer lawsuit
- Former EPA staff sue over First Amendment firings
- Wisconsin election leaders oppose USPS ballot rule
- Microsoft sued over Wisconsin data center noise
- Wisconsin lawmaker owes $2K on unpaid ambulance bill
- Dugan seeks leniency before ICE obstruction sentence
Case Digests
- Mootness Doctrine-Harmless Error
- Chapter 51 Commitments Commitment-Harmless Error
- Dangerousness Standard-Criminal Competency
- Americans with Disabilities Act- Termination of parental rights
- Abuse of Discretion-Waiver to Adult Court
- Termination of Parental Rights – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Right of Survivorship-Appellate Procedure
- Judicial Vindictiveness-Sentencing
- Sentencing Discretion-No-Contact Order
- Exclusionary Rule and Blood Draw Procedures-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Plea Agreement-Criminal Procedure
- Voting Rights Act-Vote Dillution
