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J.B. Van Hollen

Feb 5, 2014

Walker says he senses no gay marriage ‘movement’

Gov. Scott Walker, a staunch defender of Wisconsin's gay marriage ban, said Wednesday that he senses no "significant movement" to undo the law even though a federal lawsuit filed Monday challenges its constitutionality.

Feb 4, 2014

2013’s largest settlements

The six largest settlements reported to Wisconsin Law Journal in 2013.

Jan 27, 2014

Legislator introduces more heroin bills (UPDATE)

A Republican assemblyman is working on several more bills designed to combat heroin and drug abuse.

Jan 23, 2014

Jefferson County DA jumps into attorney general race

A southeastern Wisconsin prosecutor is getting into the attorney general's race.

Jan 16, 2014

Second Chance Bill moves forward

A Wisconsin Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday that seeks to move 17-year-old, first-time offenders into juvenile court.

Jan 9, 2014

Assembly committee passes heroin prosecution bill (UPDATE)

An Assembly bill that gives individuals who call 911 to report a heroin overdose immunity from prosecution for certain crimes unanimously passed out of committee Thursday.

Jan 6, 2014

Mining cos. ordered to pay $80K in fines

Two Minnesota mining companies will pay $80,000 in forfeitures and fees for discharging sediment into a wetland complex, creek and the St. Croix River.

Jan 5, 2014

DOJ: No investigation into gun allegations

The state Department of Justice won't conduct an internal investigation into an agent who was accused of illegally manufacturing and selling weapons.

Dec 23, 2013

Wisconsin DOJ awards grants

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has awarded 11 grants worth nearly $561,000 to help victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Dec 22, 2013

Brother of victim is shocked conviction is vacated

The brother of a Wisconsin woman killed 15 years ago with antifreeze said Friday that he was at first shocked when he heard a judge overturned her husband's conviction in the case.

Dec 18, 2013

AG says he’s not positioned for higher office

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said he doesn't plan on running for higher office or joining a private law firm after he leaves office at the end of next year.

Nov 21, 2013

Wis. Supreme Court voids contempt order preventing union elections (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 Thursday to void a Dane County judge’s contempt order that would have prevented recertification elections for public school unions from taking place this year.

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