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Fourth Lawsuit Filed Challenging Lame-Duck Laws

February 21, 2019 - 4:35pm

A fourth lawsuit has been filed challenging December's lame-duck session of the state Legislature, this one arguing Republicans violated the U.S. Constitution when they took powers away from Wisconsin's governor and attorney general.

Wisconsin Realtors Group Pulls Support Of Supreme Court Candidate Hagedorn

February 21, 2019 - 9:55am

A major supporter of state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn has pulled its endorsement after recent reports about Hagedorn’s ties to a school that bans gay students, teachers and parents.

As More Departments Adopt 'Predictive Policing' Practices, Concerns About Discrimination Follow

February 21, 2019 - 6:10am

Police departments around the country are increasingly turning to predictive policing software to help determine when and where a crime is likely to occur — and who will commit it.

Scott Fitzgerald Wants Review Of Wisconsin National Guard Assault Policies

February 20, 2019 - 4:25pm

A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished

Wisconsin Court Rules Judge's Social Media Connection Can Create Appearance Of Bias

February 20, 2019 - 3:15pm

A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled a judge created the appearance of bias by accepting a Facebook friend request from a woman with a custody case before him.

Evers Administration To Propose Pay Increase For Correctional Officers

February 20, 2019 - 1:50pm

Gov. Tony Evers will propose increasing pay for state correctional officers in his budget address next week, according to the state Department of Corrections secretary-designee.

Evers Says He Won't Propose Funding For New Green Bay Prison In State Budget

February 20, 2019 - 11:05am

Gov. Tony Evers says he won't be proposing building a new prison in Green Bay despite calls from area leaders to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez and replace it.

Evers: State Will Join Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Emergency Declaration If It 'Makes A Difference'

February 20, 2019 - 10:50am

Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will join a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to pay for a United States-Mexico border wall if doing so "makes a difference."

Evers 'Exploring' Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Against Trump

February 19, 2019 - 10:50am

Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin could join a multistate lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Experts: Relationship-Building Before A Disaster Key To A Good Response

February 19, 2019 - 9:05am

Those who respond to tragic events in northwestern Wisconsin say building relationships before an emergency occurs is the key to a successful response.

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Fourth Lawsuit Filed Challenging Lame-Duck Laws

Wisconsin Realtors Group Pulls Support Of Supreme Court Candidate Hagedorn

As More Departments Adopt 'Predictive Policing' Practices, Concerns About Discrimination Follow

Scott Fitzgerald Wants Review Of Wisconsin National Guard Assault Policies

Wisconsin Court Rules Judge's Social Media Connection Can Create Appearance Of Bias

Evers Administration To Propose Pay Increase For Correctional Officers

Evers Says He Won't Propose Funding For New Green Bay Prison In State Budget

Evers: State Will Join Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Emergency Declaration If It 'Makes A Difference'

Evers 'Exploring' Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Against Trump

Experts: Relationship-Building Before A Disaster Key To A Good Response

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