ACLU Wisconsin report shows municipal courts’ use of arrest, jail …
Nov 25, 2024 · A report from the Wisconsin ACLU found that municipal courts across the state are serving arrest warrants to enforce the payment of fines.
Douglas County DA dismisses 40 cases because of police officer ...
Nov 22, 2024 · Serious concerns about the credibility of a Superior, Wis police officer led the DA to dismiss 40 cases where the officer served as a witness
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question enforcing 1849 law as …
Nov 11, 2024 · Several of the Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal justices appeared opposed to the enforcement of a 174-year old law when it comes to abortion during oral arguments Monday in a high-profile case meant to clarify law in the state.
What would it mean for state prisons if unions win the Act 10 legal ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Amidst a staffing crisis that worsened living conditions in Wisconsin prisons, the state gave corrections officers a large raise.. The number of vacant positions for correctional officers and sergeants across adult institutions has declined over 20% from a peak of 35%. But there’s still a struggle with working conditions, former correctional officer Joe Verdegan said.
On the last day of the year, a look back at big stories of 2024
Dec 31, 2024 · Schools, the environment, health, criminal justice and the economy — those were some of the topics in the news in 2024. Here is a selection of the year’s most important stories and how they were covered in the Wisconsin Examiner. Wisconsin marked more than one milestone in the 2024 election. The ...
Environmental group criticizes We Energies utility rate hikes
Nov 13, 2024 · Environmental groups are decrying increases in We Energies utility rates for customers in Wisconsin, and reliance on fossil fuels.
State agency again makes record contribution to school libraries …
Dec 19, 2024 · Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and state Treasurer John Lieber present a large check to educators to represent the $70 million disbursement from the Common School Fund to public school libraries across state.
Wisconsin residents pay less in state and local taxes, new report …
Nov 22, 2024 · Deputy Editor Erik Gunn reports and writes on work and the economy, health policy and related subjects, for the Wisconsin Examiner. He spent 24 years as a freelance writer for Milwaukee Magazine, Isthmus, The Progressive, BNA Inc., and other publications, winning awards for investigative reporting, feature writing, beat …
Changing climate brings more days above freezing
Jan 1, 2025 · Depending on your perspective, some of the most anticipated or dreaded parts of Wisconsin’s climate are winter snows and cold. This year, a blanket of snow around the holidays had all but melted away by the new year.
Wisconsin in-person early voting opens Tuesday
Oct 22, 2024 · Early in-person voting for the November election opens Tuesday for Wisconsin voters. Hours and locations for casting an early vote are set locally by municipal clerks.