Supreme Court
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State Supreme Court hears arguments in Evers lawsuit challenging GOP ‘legislative vetoes’
Attorneys representing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers say the court’s ruling could have major implications for how state government currently functions.
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Business group sues over Evers’ partial veto that extended school funding bump for 400 years
A business group is suing over a partial veto used by Wisconsin’s Democratic governor last year to extend state funding to public schools for more than 400 years.
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Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley will not seek reelection
The decision could make it harder for the court’s liberals to defend the 4-3 majority they won just a year ago.
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Supreme Court declines to say which maps should be used for recalls, special elections
But in a brief order issued Wednesday, justices hinted strongly that no future elections should be held under the old maps.
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Recall organizers ask Dane County judge for more time to rebut Vos challenge
Conservative activists trying to recall Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos want the deadline extended until after Wisconsin Supreme Court decides which voting maps apply to recall.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Amazon challenge to ruling that drivers are employees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will not overturn a lower court order declaring Amazon delivery drivers are employees rather than contractors, meaning the company could be on the hook for more than $200,000 in delinquent unemployment taxes.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court considers lifting injunction against pro-life protester
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether to lift a 2020 ban on a man being near a reproductive-health nurse after telling her bad things would happen to her or her family if she didn’t quit.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on recall election question
The Wisconsin Supreme Court asked for arguments within two days related to a question over what legislative boundaries should be in place for a potential recall election organized by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court case could set up do-over of 2022 ruling banning drop boxes
A 2022 order banning the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin will be reconsidered by the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new liberal majority. A legal scholar says it’s “not a great look” for the justices to rethink the prior ruling written by the court’s former conservative majority just two years ago.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court will reconsider ruling limiting absentee ballot drop boxes
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to reconsider a ruling limiting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes.