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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.

Mar 24, 2026

Washington County sued over UW campus sale

Washington County faces a lawsuit over its planned $3M sale of the former UW-Milwaukee campus to a Christian school, raising public education concerns.

Feb 10, 2026

Judge allows lawsuit over uncounted Madison ballots

A Dane County judge lets a lawsuit proceed against Madison over uncounted absentee ballots, raising constitutional voting rights questions and damages claims.

Jan 15, 2026

City, 8Pine seek dismissal of Miron Construction lawsuit

The City of Green Bay and construction company 8Pine framed Miron Construction’s lawsuit against them as the attempt of a “disappointed bidder” to use the courts for the company’s gain.

May 5, 2025

Wisconsin joins lawsuit against HHS cuts

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined with attorneys general in 18 other states and the District of Columbia to challenge cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

Feb 3, 2025

Trump administration’s push for a federal funding freeze is back in court

A planned Trump administration freeze on federal funding headed back to a Washington courtroom on Monday.

Jun 9, 2023

Wisconsin governor candidate Tim Michels sues organizer who sought payment

A conservative organizer said Michels' campaign staff promised to pay him $100,000.

Jul 10, 2013

Finance agency awaiting judge’s decision on Fannie, Freddie lawsuit

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking a judge’s approval to become a defendant in Milwaukee County’s federal lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Jun 27, 2013

Housing agency could join lawsuit against Fannie, Freddie

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has until July 8 to petition to be added as a defendant in Milwaukee County’s lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

May 10, 2013

Man who killed father sues Shawano County

A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department, claiming deputies mishandled his call for help which resulted in the homicide.

Apr 24, 2013

Parties reach $737,500 settlement following inmate suicide

The state of Wisconsin has agreed to pay a $737,500 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the suicide of Jessie Miller while he was an inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institute in Portage.

Apr 17, 2013