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Judicial Commission

Aug 23, 2023

UW System to ask lawmakers for part of $32 million GOP withheld to end diversity efforts in October

The nine-member Judicial Commission is one of the few avenues through which people can challenge the actions of Supreme Court justices.

May 1, 2017

Legislature’s budget committee to vote on Supreme Court

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to put an independent commission that oversees ethics of Wisconsin judges under control of the state Supreme Court is up for vote.

Mar 13, 2017

View from around the state: Why independence is worth preserving

Political interests keep grasping for judicial control.

Mar 10, 2017

View from around the state: Keep court oversight free of bias, conflict

Independent oversight of Wisconsin's judges and court commissioners is at risk in Gov. Scott Walker's proposed new state budget.

Apr 15, 2015

Republicans say they won’t touch judicial panels (UPDATE)

The Joint Finance Committee has approved a motion to delete Gov. Scott Walker's budget recommendation to eliminate the Judicial Council.

Sep 17, 2012

Editorial: The cost of justice

Although it appears Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser is about to win the biggest legal battle of his career, he should be worried, even embarrassed, about the cost.

Jul 23, 2012

Prosser switches campaign account to legal defense fund

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser is almost $230,000 in debt and has switched his campaign account to a legal defense fund, according to a report filed Friday with the Government Accountability Board.

Jun 26, 2012

Judicial regulators demand discipline panel for Prosser case

Wisconsin regulators are again demanding the state Supreme Court establish a panel to weigh accusations Justice David Prosser wrapped his hands around a fellow justice's throat.

May 25, 2012

Panel: Time to move on discipline for Prosser

The Wisconsin Judicial Commission has asked the state Supreme Court to move ahead on discipline proceedings against Justice David Prosser.

Dec 21, 2011

Another investigation requested into Gableman

Madison (AP) - A government watchdog group is requesting another investigation into Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman for accepting free legal services from a law firm with cases before the high court.

Dec 20, 2011

Lawmaker calls for investigation of court justice (UPDATE)

A government watchdog group and a Democratic state lawmaker on Tuesday called for investigations into free legal services Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman received from a prominent law firm.

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