Governor slams GOP plan to slash University of Wisconsin funds
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance for newly released plans to cut tens of millions in funding for the University of Wisconsin (UW) System.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Florence County Sheriff
The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Dane County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced June 9, 2023 that he is extending the application deadline for Dane County Circuit Court.
Gov. Evers: Tentative agreement reached with Republican leaders on shared revenue
The compromise reached by Gov. Evers and Majority Leader LeMahieu and Speaker Vos also contains provisions ensuring the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are enabled with the tools, flexibility, and resources to avoid insolvency, including requiring a two-thirds vote by the City of Milwaukee Common Council and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to implement a local sales tax of 2 perce[...]
Wisconsin Republicans look for rebound, Democrats stay on offensive as 2024 fights loom
Wisconsin has long been one of a handful of battleground states, one of the few places where either party can win a statewide contest.
Applications sought for Barron County Circuit Court judge
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court-Branch 2.
Gov. Evers optimistic about ongoing shared revenue negotiations with Republican leaders
Gov. Tony Evers released a statement Wednesday expressing optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) toward reaching a bipartisan compromise to increase local community funds statewide through shared revenue, one of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, according to Evers[...]
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively. The appointment for Grant County will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to the Grant County Circuit Court. Additionally, the appointment for Oneida County will fill a vacancy being created […]
GOP prosecutor urges judge to toss Wisconsin abortion suit
Dane County Circuit Judge Diane Schlipper listened to more than 90 minutes of oral arguments on the motion Thursday.
Wisconsin judge to hear first arguments in abortion lawsuit
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed the lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court last June seeking to repeal the ban.
Wisconsin Republicans to kill legalized pot, stadium repairs
Starting Tuesday, and likely continuing into June, the Joint Finance Committee will take a series of votes to build its own two-year spending plan which will then go to the Senate and Assembly for approval.
Gov. Evers proposes investments in conservation, state parks, and outdoor recreation
Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry contributed a record-setting $8.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2021.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with top election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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