Crime & Safety
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The US Supreme Court Will Now Decide if Millions of Wisconsinites Will Lose Health Care
Oral arguments begin Tuesday, with three conservative justices appointed by outgoing President Donald Trump joining the 6-3 conservative court to decide the case.
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Appeals Court Kills Indoor Capacity Limits on the Day the Order Expires
The order was meant to slow the state’s unprecedented spread of coronavirus.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Extension to Tally Misprinted Ballots
Local officials requested more time to re-make ballots unreadable due to printer error.
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The Racial Disparities Task Force Created After Jacob Blake Shooting Is Finally Meeting This Week
Task force created as alternative to GOP-led Legislature meeting to pass Governor’s package of police reform bills.
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Baldwin: Everyone Knows Barrett Is a Vote to Kill Roe v. Wade
Senator pulls no punches on Barrett nomination. Johnson to vote in favor, and draws an early challenger for re-election.
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Appeals Court Blocks Gov. Evers’ Capacity Limits Indefinitely
The coronavirus safeguard is back off less than a week after a judge upheld it.
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Coronavirus Safeguard Limiting Bar and Restaurant Crowds to 25% Is Restored by Judge
Plaintiffs weren’t following the order, so a judge finds they have no claim to harm. Appeal to state Supreme Court expected.
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Sawyer County Judge Puts Temporary Block on Coronavirus Capacity Limits
‘Pathetic priorities,’ says a legislator about Tavern League’s suit over safeguards as Wisconsin has its deadliest week.
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ACLU Calls on Gov. Evers to Stick to His Pledge to Release More Low-Risk Inmates
American Civil Liberties Union cites COVID-19 racing through prisons. Commentary from Research Fellow Wil Steebs.
