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GOP tries to hamstring incoming Democratic attorneys general

U.S. News, December 7, 2018

What a lawsuit could mean for Democrats following GOP power-stripping measures

Channel 3000, December 6, 2018

Opponents consider lawsuits if lame-duck legislation becomes law

WKOW, December 5, 2018

Officials looking at eight sites for possible new juvenile prisons

The Daily Reporter, December 5, 2018

Eric Holder says Wisconsin Republicans risk lawsuit over lame duck plan

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 4, 2018

Wisconsin AG-elect predicts lame-duck lawsuits

Wisconsin Law Journal, December 4, 2018

Incoming attorney general slams GOP plan to curb his powers, says it subverts democracy

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 3, 2018

Lawsuit looms over proposed limit to early voting in Wisconsin

Fond du Lac Reporter, December 1, 2018

GOP lawmakers seek sweeping new restrictions on incoming Democratic attorney general

Madison.com, December 1, 2018

No booze at barn weddings? With events booked into 2020, owners panic over license issue

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 30, 2018

County seeking state help to upgrade 911 system

Shawano Leader, November 29, 2018

More time and money likely needed to overhaul Wisconsin’s troubled juvenile correctional system

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 28, 2018

Two brewers settle lawsuit by Pabst claiming MillerCoors wanted to put it out of business

WISN 12, November 28, 2018

Eau Claire sets $1 fine for marijuana possession

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 28, 2018

Questions, disputes remain in Wisconsin alcohol industry as committee winds down

The Capital Times, November 29, 2018

Supreme Court weighs constitutional case on civil forfeitures

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 28, 2018

Scott Fitzgerald: Moving 2020 presidential primary would give conservative judge a ‘better chance’ in election

Wisconsin State Journal, November 28, 2018

Proposal would remove financial-disclosure requirement for certain court staff

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 27, 2018

State attorney general argues wedding barns need liquor licenses

Chippewa Herald, November 27, 2018

Schimel: Private event in public space needs alcohol license

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 26, 2018

Judge Maria Lazar won’t run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 26, 2018

Wisconsin, attorneys for conservative group in fight over legal fees related to John Doe probe of Scott Walker

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 26, 2018

After juvenile justice overhaul, lawmakers look at changes to adult corrections system

Chippewa Herald, November 24, 2018

Tony Evers endorses Scott Walker’s plan to expand job training in state prisons

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 23, 2018

New youth prison could be built in Fox Valley

Fox 11, November 20, 2018

Walker appoints Schimel to Waukesha County judgeship

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 20, 2018

Republicans, Democrats prepare for redistricting fight

Racine Journal Times, November 20, 2018

Juvenile Corrections Study Committee makes recommendations to state legislature

WJFW, November 19, 2018

GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel concedes re-election bid to Democrat Josh Kaul

Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2018

Josh Kaul considers next steps as he prepares to head DOJ

Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2018

What might cannabis ‘taxed and regulated like alcohol’ look like

Janesville Gazette, November 17, 2018

Brad Schimel to decide on possible recount by Monday

Wisconsin State Journal, November 16, 2018

Scott Walker, lawmakers consider helping conservative justice before Tony Evers becomes governor

Wausau Daily Herald, November 15, 2018

Judicial Council to discuss Wisconsin’s “clawback” rule

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 15, 2018

Federal court allows Assembly to intervene in Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, November 13, 2018

Wisconsin rape kits generate 560 DNA matches, half from new potential suspects

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, November 13, 2018

Wisconsin Democrat vows to bring back redistricting bill

Associated Press, November 13, 2018

Foundation sues state attorney general over creation of Department of Justice chaplaincy program

Wisconsin State Journal, November 13, 2018

Wisconsin high school can’t ban student’s gun-themed T-shirts, federal judge rules

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2018

Evers faces tough sell on prison changes with GOP lawmakers

Wisconsin State Journal, November 12, 2018

Over $300K paid to two Racine officers on leave, Wanggaard looks to change suspension law

Racine Journal Times, November 11, 2018

Tax ‘loophole’ critics win big on Election Day, but prospects for real change unclear

Wisconsin State Journal, November 9, 2018

High court issues order on changes to default-judgment rule

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 9, 2018

Wisconsin voters embrace pot; nearly 1 million vote yes on medical, recreational use

Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 2018

Election results strengthen partisan gerrymandering case, says group that sued over maps

Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 2018

Schimel: Kaul appears to have won

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 7, 2018

Kaul declares victory in AG race, Schimel says he is waiting until ‘every vote is counted’

The Capital Times, November 7, 2018

Wisconsin election: Voters favor closing ‘dark stores’ property tax loophole

Stevens Point Journal, November 7, 2018

Marijuana is on the ballot in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Radio Network, November 6, 2018

SCOTUS rejects net neutrality appeal

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 5, 2018

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