Hamilton hosted attorneys Caleb Gerbitz, John Pinzl and Kendall Harrison on October 22nd for a hearing on SB 459 related to expert witness testimony.
Wisconsin Defense Counsel Testifies Before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Date Fri, Oct. 24, 2025 - 9:35am By Hamilton
Eric Toney Launches 2026 Bid for Wisconsin Attorney General
Date Thu, Oct. 23, 2025 - 2:09pm By Hamilton
Eric Toney, the longtime Fond du Lac County District Attorney, has announced he will run for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026. The Republican previously challenged Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul in 2022, losing by about 35,000 votes. In his campaign announcement, Toney cited his recovery from open-heart surgery as part of his decision to return […]
Judge Maria Lazar Enters Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Date Thu, Oct. 2, 2025 - 4:00pm By Hamilton
Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar has announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2026. Lazar, a former Waukesha County judge and assistant attorney general, emphasized her record as an independent and impartial jurist while criticizing the influence of partisan politics on the courts. She will likely […]
Update: Wisconsin’s 2026 Gubernatorial Race
Date Thu, Oct. 2, 2025 - 3:59pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin governor’s race is gaining momentum, with fresh exits, new entrants, and shifting power dynamics shaping what could be a high-stakes contest in a pivotal battleground state. Berrien Withdraws, Tiffany Enters Race One of the most dramatic changes in recent days: Republican candidate Bill Berrien abruptly ended his campaign following controversies over his past […]
Democratic Field for Governor Expands
Date Thu, Sep. 18, 2025 - 2:17pm By Hamilton
The Democratic primary for Governor is growing, with State Rep. Francesca Hong and State Sen. Kelda Roys both entering the 2026 race this week. Hong, a Madison restaurateur and the first Asian American elected to the Legislature, is emphasizing progressive policies such as universal childcare, paid leave, and working-class issues. Roys, also from Madison, is […]
Vos Unveils Four New Task Forces to Tackle Key Issues
Date Thu, Sep. 18, 2025 - 2:14pm By Hamilton
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has announced the creation of four bipartisan legislative task forces this fall. Each task force will begin its work in the coming months and will hold public hearings to hear directly from agencies, experts, and the public before making recommendations to the Legislature. The task forces will focus on four […]
Gov. Evers Files Lawsuit Over Rulemaking Dispute with Legislature
Date Thu, Sep. 18, 2025 - 2:12pm By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, asking a court to enforce recent Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings on administrative rulemaking. On July 8, the Court, in a 4–3 decision, struck down key legislative powers over rulemaking. Previously, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) could block, suspend, or permanently […]
Gov. Tony Evers Will Not Seek Third Term, Opening Up 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Race
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2025 - 2:59pm By Hamilton
In a move that reshapes Wisconsin’s political landscape, Governor Tony Evers announced on July 24 that he will not seek a third term in office. The 73-year-old Democrat, who has served as governor since 2019, cited a desire to spend more time with his family after five decades in public service. “The only thing I […]
New Congressional Map Challenge Filed
Date Thu, Jul. 17, 2025 - 1:04pm By Hamilton
In June 2025 a unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear two lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional boundaries and seeking to redraw the map before the 2026 midterms. Both cases asked the court to take original jurisdiction, that is, they were filed directly with the court without first working their way through lower courts. The decision […]
Joint Finance Committee Continues State Budget Hearings Across Wisconsin
Date Fri, Apr. 18, 2025 - 9:00am By Hamilton
Next week, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) will hold the final two public hearings on the 2025-27 biennial state budget. Monday, April 28 – Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward Tuesday, April 29 – Northcentral Technical College – Center for Health Sciences, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau JFC’s public hearings offer an opportunity […]