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Trump’s Wisconsin lawsuits are flaming out but the effects may linger
A flurry of lawsuits from the campaign of President Donald Trump and his allies have been filed in state and federal courts in Wisconsin. These lawsuits aim to throw out thousands of Democratic votes, overturn the election and kick the allocation of the state’s ten electoral votes to the Republican-controlled Legislature. Some of the lawsuits […]
Madison names four finalists in search for new police chief
After more than a year without a permanent police chief, the Madison Police and Fire Commission (PFC) named four finalists for the top job on Friday. The long search has been taking place with the city’s police department under constant pressure for reform from local activists. The four finalists come from local police departments across […]
Milwaukee FPC deadlocks, fails to choose new police chief
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission deadlocked 3-3 between two candidates as it attempted to vote to choose the next chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The two candidates with support from commissioners were Dallas Police Major Malik Aziz and FBI agent Hoyt Mahaley. The commission went through two rounds of voting, failing to reach […]
Local leaders from across Wisconsin plead for more federal help to businesses
Municipal and county leaders from across Wisconsin pleaded for additional federal funding to bail out local businesses struggling with the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual luncheon sponsored by WisPolitics on Thursday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Waukesha County Board Chair Paul Decker, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Wausau Mayor Katie […]
FBI agent supported by prominent groups for Milwaukee chief job despite lack of public record
The only Milwaukee native on the shortlist to be named the city’s next police chief spent most of his career in law enforcement at the FBI — with the result that there’s less publicly available information about his record and history of policing than there is for the other candidates. Hoyt Mahaley, who grew up […]
Republicans attempt to blow up Elections Commission meeting because chair determined Biden won
On Monday afternoon, Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs, a Democrat, determined Joe Biden had won the state’s presidential election and Gov. Tony Evers certified that determination. These two steps — procedural matters that have always occurred under commission chairs and governors of both parties — incensed the Republican members of the commission so much […]
WEC chair determines results of presidential election, Evers certifies them
Update: Gov. Tony Evers announced at 5 p.m. on Monday that he had certified the results of the presidential election, awarding Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes to Joe Biden. “Today I carried out my duty to certify the November 3rd election, and as required by state and federal law, I’ve signed the Certificate of Ascertainment for […]
State Bar website aims to increase access to legal aid
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline have increased the need for civil legal assistance while also making it more difficult to find a lawyer. A new program from the State Bar of Wisconsin aims to connect attorneys from across the state with legal aid groups and pro bono opportunities. In Wisconsin, a person is […]
Holidays just another day in busy year for Wisconsin food pantries
As the holiday season begins, Wisconsin’s food banks and pantries are working on sending turkeys and stuffing to families across the state, but Thanksgiving is just one out of 365 days in which these organizations work to put food on tables. This year that job has been even harder as they’ve had to completely rethink […]
Rittenhouse released from Kenosha County Jail
Kyle Rittenhouse posted his $2 million bail and was released from Kenosha County Jail Friday, his lawyer said on Twitter. The 17-year-old is charged with two counts of first degree homicide and one count of attempted homicide after shooting three people at a protest for racial justice in Kenosha in August, killing two. He also […]
DATCP, DHS warn of vaccine trial scams
With news of progress in the effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are warning people of vaccine trial scams that aim to steal people’s personal information. Scammers are using the recruitment of participants for vaccine trials as […]
Wisconsin law enforcement is everywhere, how many agencies operate where you live?
People are familiar with their local police department but Wisconsinites live under the jurisdiction of far more law enforcement agencies than just the municipal police. In total, there are nearly 600 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies operating in Wisconsin. These agencies vary in size from tiny village departments to the FBI. Even in […]