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Most threats to Wis. lawmakers dismissed by police (UPDATE)
By JASON SMATHERS Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin reviewed 90 complaints of threats or harassment amid a contentious debate on a collective bargaining bill, most of them directed at Gov. Scott Walker and lawmakers from both parties, and about a dozen of the threats remain under criminal investigation, according […]
Walker to replace 4 veteran judges
The retirement of four veteran judges prompted Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday to seek applicants for the vacancies. After 21 years on the appellate bench, Second District Court of Appeals Judge Dan Anderson will retire on June 25, more than two years prior the expiration of his current term. Also stepping down is Manitowoc County […]
Attorneys ask judge to toss union lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State attorneys have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Gov. Scott Walker’s contentious collective bargaining law. Democratic Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne alleges Republican lawmakers violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law during debate on the plan. Judge Maryann Sumi has blocked the law while she considers the case. She […]
Railroad CEO pleads guilty to illegal donations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin railroad magnate has pleaded guilty to making illegal political contributions. Prosecutors charged Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. Chief Executive William Gardner last month with one count of excessive political contributions and one count of unlawful political contribution, both felonies. They accused him of asking his employees to make tens […]
GOP pushes repeal of early release program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State Republican legislative leaders say a bill that would repeal early release for criminal offenders could move to the Assembly floor by mid-May. The program allows some non-violent criminals to be released from prison earlier in their sentence for good behavior. Since April 2009, 545 inmates have been released as part […]
After court battle, Walker outlaws local sick day ordinances (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday signed a bill banning a Milwaukee ordinance, approved by voters in 2008, that would have required employers provide an average of nine days of sick leave a year for workers. The new state law prohibits municipalities from mandating local rules for businesses to follow regarding paid time off. “Patchwork government […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear union case
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court said Wednesday it would hear arguments in June over whether a judge had the authority to block implementation of Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal taking away collective bargaining rights from nearly all state workers. The court asked both sides of a lawsuit challenging […]
Court wants arguments for taking up union law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has asked attorneys for reasons why it should take up a lawsuit challenging Gov. Scott Walker’s divisive collective bargaining plan. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne has filed a lawsuit alleging Republican legislators violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law during debate on the plan before Walker signed it […]
Union vote could come in committee (UPDATE)
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders said Wednesday that if the courts have not ruled on the legality of the collective bargaining bill passed earlier this year by early June, it will be added into the state budget by the Joint Finance Committee. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and […]
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Prosecutor says union lawsuit can proceed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic prosecutor says a lawsuit alleging Republicans violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law in the run-up to passing Gov. Scott Walker’s divisive union rights law can go on despite their immunity claims. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne alleges Republican lawmakers didn’t give proper public notice that a committee was about […]
Budget panel votes to eliminate judicial position, office (UPDATE)
The Legislature's budget-writing committee has voted to eliminate the only staff position that coordinates activity of the Judicial Council.
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