A bill that removes voluntary intoxication as a possible defense in criminal cases was signed Wednesday by Gov. Scott Walker.
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Court: Legislator must turn over email records
A Democratic state senator must release the names and email addresses of people who sent him messages during the bitter debate over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's union restrictions to a conservative think tank, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Read More »Walker to decide between 4 former judges for elections board slot
Gov. Scott Walker will decide between four former Wisconsin circuit court judges to fill an opening spot on the Government Accountability Board.
Read More »Walker signs law-related bills
Gov. Scott Walker signed 62 bills on Tuesday, including several bills that may affect legal proceedings.
Read More »Court: John Doe lawsuit was properly dismissed (UPDATE)
A northwestern Wisconsin judge properly dismissed a lawsuit alleging a Milwaukee prosecutor abused his power during a secret probe into Gov. Scott Walker's former aides, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Read More »Secret probe filings: Judge sees nothing improper (UPDATE)
The judge overseeing a secret investigation into possible illegal coordination between conservative groups and recent recall campaigns said in a ruling earlier this year he doesn't think anybody did anything wrong, according to court documents.
Read More »Walker says he’ll call voter ID special session (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday he would call legislators into special session to modify Wisconsin's stalled voter photo identification requirements to conform with pending court rulings and reinstate the mandate ahead of the November elections.
Read More »Report: Paroles of inmates plummet under Walker
The number of inmates being granted release from prison by the Wisconsin Parole Commission has plummeted under Gov. Scott Walker, according to a report published Sunday.
Read More »State courts director makes early push for more money
John Voelker paused, intent on choosing his words carefully, before saying that the courts system is “not the sexiest branch” of Wisconsin’s government.
Read More »Walker attorney named in John Doe court filing
The attorney for Gov. Scott Walker's campaign is named in a court order as a lawyer in a case challenging the ongoing secret investigation into possible illegal campaigning.
Read More »John Doe prosecutor asks court to overturn ruling
A prosecutor has asked a state appeals court to overturn a ruling in a secret John Doe investigation that's reportedly focused on fundraising by Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and other conservative groups.
Read More »Assembly to vote on potential changes to legal challenges
The Wisconsin Assembly is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that seeks to speed up the timeline for a challenged law to make its way through the courts.
Read More »Walker doesn’t know if emails will be released
Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't know if any of his emails will be included in thousands of messages prosecutors collected from a former Milwaukee County aide that are set to be released next week.
Read More »BENCH BLOG: A frustrating decision from the Court of Appeals (UPDATE)
In a decision that touches all three branches of government, the court of appeals decided that in actions for civil forfeiture pretrial discovery may be conducted.
Read More »Rindfleisch attorney won’t appeal records release (UPDATE)
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker will not take any further action to block the release of thousands of emails and other documents uncovered during a secret investigation, her attorney said Monday.
Read More »Judge throws out Capitol protest case
A judge has struck down permit rules being used to prosecute outstanding tickets against Wisconsin Capitol protesters.
Read More »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.
Read More »Ex-Walker aide loses bid to keep emails secret
A Wisconsin appeals court judge has rejected a request from a former top aide to Gov. Scott Walker to keep her emails private.
Read More »Judge’s ruling deals setback to secret investigation
A Wisconsin judge quashed subpoenas and ordered the return of property to the targets of a secret campaign-finance investigation that reportedly involves Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and conservative groups.
Read More »Walker dismissed after serving on jury (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker served two days as Juror No. 20 on a personal-injury case, but he was dismissed just before deliberations began Wednesday because the CEO of a company involved in the case had donated to his campaign.
Read More »CAPITOLISMS BLOG: Well, at least we’re not a judicial hellhole
It’s too bad for the Republicans who control the statehouse that tort reform seems to be far less of an issue of public concern than the economy.
Walker signs school mascots bill
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill making it harder to force public schools to drop American Indian nicknames.
Read More »Walker empathizes with mascot bill opponents
Gov. Scott Walker gave his strongest signal yet Tuesday that he may sign a bill making it harder to remove race-based school mascots, saying he's concerned the current law may infringe on the free speech rights of public schools.
Read More »Walker signs sex offender notification bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that requires registered sex offenders to notify school officials before they venture onto school grounds.
Read More »Walker signs ‘Brown Jug bill’ into law
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill aimed at curbing underage drinking.
Read More »Talk is cheap in John Doe probe
A lot of folks — perhaps too many — are spouting off about the John Doe probe launched by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office into the campaign of Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and more than two dozen conservative groups, among others.
Attorneys want stay of secret investigation
Two attorneys have filed motions seeking to stay a secret investigation that's going on in five counties.
Read More »Compromise found for involuntary commitment bill
Lawmakers struck a compromise Tuesday on legislation meant to remove obstacles to the involuntary treatment of people suffering from mental illnesses.
Read More »LaBre appointed as new Manitowoc County DA
Gov. Scott Walker on Monday appointed prosecutor Jacalyn LaBre to serve as Manitowoc County District Attorney following Mark Rohrer’s election to the Circuit Court.
Read More »Walker withdraws judge nomination for board (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker wants to replace, without explanation, the former judge who led the nonpartisan elections board during Walker's recall in 2012, raising questions about his motives for the unusual move.
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