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May 4, 2026

Commission orders Madison election recount over ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission orders Madison to redo canvass over late absentee ballots, while Mequon must count previously rejected votes.

May 1, 2026

Mequon clerk rejects absentee ballots over address rules

A Mequon clerk rejected five absentee ballots over missing ZIP codes, raising legal questions about voter disenfranchisement and election law in Wisconsin.

May 1, 2026

Wisconsin senators send U.S. Attorney nominees to Trump

Wisconsin senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin send two U.S. attorney nominees to Trump, excluding Brad Schimel amid an ongoing dispute.

Apr 30, 2026

Chris Taylor backs Colón for Wisconsin court

Incoming Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Chris Taylor endorsed Appeals Judge Pedro Colón, shaping the 2027 court race and liberal majority outlook.

Apr 29, 2026

Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act provision

The Supreme Court limits Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, reshaping redistricting rules and potentially impacting minority representation and House races.

Apr 23, 2026

Supreme Court approval dips amid tariff ruling divide

Marquette Law Poll shows partisan divide over Supreme Court tariff ruling and declining approval ratings as views split sharply along political lines.

Apr 22, 2026

Wisconsin sheriffs split on ICE immigration policies

Wisconsin sheriffs are divided on ICE cooperation, with some tightening policies and others expanding agreements amid rising immigration enforcement.

Apr 17, 2026

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rule

Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider new judicial recusal rules addressing campaign spending and impartiality concerns at a June 4 public hearing.

Apr 17, 2026

Brunette launches bid for Supreme Court

Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette enters the Wisconsin Supreme Court race following Justice Annette Ziegler’s retirement.

Apr 17, 2026

Wisconsin absentee ballot dispute may spark lawsuit

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Apr 16, 2026

Wisconsin lawmakers spend taxpayer funds on legal fees

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers face a lawsuit as they spend taxpayer funds on private attorneys, with rates up to $550 an hour.

Apr 15, 2026

Oshkosh school administrator sues district for job back

A former Oshkosh school administrator is suing the district for reinstatement and damages after a student restraint incident led to his contract nonrenewal.

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