Dan O’Donnell: When liberals’ worst fears came true
Nearly 13 years before the Supreme Court conferred absolute immunity on official presidential acts and set off hysterically apocalyptic predictions from the political left, President Obama did the very thing that they have convinced themselves that Trump will now be allowed to do.
Owen Robinson: Leftists on Wisconsin Supreme Court finally make move to allow abortions
The court took up the case now because it is five months from the election. Holding the hearings and filing the briefs will help fills some news cycles about this issue leading up until the election. It will keep it top of mind and keep people from thinking about inflation, illegal immigration, high taxes, corruption, and all of the other issues that more directly impact their everyday lives.
Steven Walters: Wisconsin Supreme Court justices need summer break
Divisions continued to plague court calendar.
John Torinus: What would Teddy do? Bust hospital trusts
The absence today of political interest in controlling health costs in Wisconsin, given our antitrust history, is puzzling. Neither Democrat Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, nor GOP legislative leaders, have taken up the cause for consumers.
Kurt R. Oettel: Wisconsin prescription drug prices need a fix
In the last few years, Congress has taken steps to bring down medication prices, including by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices of certain drugs. But to truly bring down costs for all Americans, Congress must now look to PBMs and address the conflicts of interest that exist in their business model, or costs will never be contained.
Scott Frostman: On this July 4 honor America for all of her glory and challenges
We stand at a time in our nation’s history where there is great division and consternation about our direction as a nation moving forward. The time to honor the birth of this great nation should be a time when we set aside our differences and seek to foster a greater understanding.
Dave Zweifel: Despite record of sickness and disease, nuke testing is back
As tensions deepen with America’s relations with Russia and China, satellite images reveal all three nations are actively expanding their nuclear testing facilities, cutting roads and digging new tunnels at long-dormant proving grounds, including in Nevada.
Bruce Murphy: The cheaper candidate for Milwaukee County Treasurer
Challenger Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.
WED News Summary: Biden to visit Madison Friday, state Supreme Court to take up two abortion cases
TOP STORIES Biden is returning to Madison for rally Friday It’s his first appearance in swing state Wisconsin following last week’s debate controversy … Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed the upcoming visit in a news briefing Tuesday, but the White
Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Police agencies issue 209 citations in effort to remind drivers to slow down
Dane County law enforcement agencies issued 209 citations and 65 warnings to Dane County drivers for speeding as part of a county-wide education and enforcement effort May 24-31. The week-long increased surveillance by 19 county law enforcement agencies was coordinated by the Law Enforcement
Crawford campaign: Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler endorsement
Justice Butler joins the majority of current justices and more than 100 judges and court commissioners in supporting Crawford MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has received the endorsement of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. Former Justice Butler joins
State Supreme Court agrees to hear two abortion cases
The liberal-controlled state Supreme Court backed hearing a case that argues the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion, along with a separate case challenging an 1849 law that had been interpreted as banning abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of the mother.
Dept. of Justice: Windsor man sentenced to 3 1/2 years for drug trafficking and possession of machinegun
Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley
Shankland campaign: New ads tout endorsements, record, and platform
STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Johnson pick for Eastern District Court judge moves forward
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the White House has nominated one of her and Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) recommended candidates for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Conway was recommended