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term limits

Dec 26, 2014

Lawmaker wants change to judges’ terms

Wisconsin lawmakers will likely weigh legislation next year that would require judges to leave the bench when they turn 75.

Apr 28, 2014

Bar leadership trying to rally support for term-limit proposal

It seems State Bar leadership is finally figuring out they have a long road ahead to get the Legislature and voters to go along with a proposed Constitutional amendment to limit state Supreme Court justices to a single, 16-year term.

Jan 20, 2014

Panel delays push for 16-year term limits for justices

A State Bar committee charged with garnering support for a proposed constitutional amendment to limit Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to a single 16-year term has decided to alter its plan and delay a legislative push.

Oct 17, 2013

Hurdles ahead for term-limit proposal

Many agree that the State Bar’s support of a term-limit proposal for Wisconsin justices is important if the measure is going to gain traction.

Sep 25, 2013

State Bar to consider supporting term limit for justices

The Wisconsin State Bar’s Board of Governors is expected to decide this week whether to support a measure that would limit state Supreme Court justices to a single, 16-year term.

Jul 17, 2013

Senators renew push to abolish state Supreme Court elections (UPDATE)

As the State Bar of Wisconsin works on its proposal to set term limits for state Supreme Court justices, two state senators are renewing their push to eliminate elections for high court seats.

Feb 6, 2012

View from around the state: Term limits for Supreme Court worth studying

The independent nature of the U.S. Supreme Court often has bedeviled presidents and members of Congress who would prefer to have more control over the lower-profile but co-equal branch of government.

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