Milwaukee County Supervisor Eckblad: Condemns the unlawful detention of the Hon. Judge Hannah Dugan
MILWAUKEE, WI – According to media reports and the U.S. Marshall’s office in Washington, D.C. the Honorable Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by U.S. Marshalls this morning. She was taken into custody at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. This action represents
Judge Ashley: Statement of District One Chief Judge Carl Ashley, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
“I have received a number of media inquiries seeking comment on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. The judicial code of conduct restricts judges from commenting on pending or impending matters in any court. Judge Dugan’s court calendar will be
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate the Wisconsin Supreme Court upholding governors’ veto power
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that upheld the governor’s line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers edited the ’23-’25 state budget to extend a two-year school funding increase by 400 years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Jill Underly: US Education Department’s DEI directive is frustrating
I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.
Mike Konecny: Gov. Evers’ irresponsible budget
Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level.
Scott Walker: California’s high-speed rail boondoggle
High-speed rail, with rare exceptions, is a boondoggle. The massive cost overruns, project delays and incompetence with the proposed line in California further prove that my logic was correct.
Dave Zweifel: Want to cut fraud and waste? Look to Medicare Advantage
If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they’d do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage.
Scott Gordon: Wisconsin’s leaders need to stop being doormats
Lawsuits and stern statements won’t cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will.
Ruth Conniff: Martin O’Malley comes to Wisconsin to sound the alarm about Social Security
‘Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to break Social Security so they can rob it,’ says the former agency head.
Gregory Humphrey: Pope Francis’ morality vs. Donald Trump’s nihilism
This week, much of the world can witness the differences between a man known to be honorable and caring and one known to be a blowhard and the epitome of malodorous.
FRI News Summary: Feds arrest Milwaukee judge on charge of obstruction in immigration case
TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after
Sen. Hutton: Expresses concern and disappointment over Wauwatosa’s decision to close STEM school
WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many
County Exec. Crowley: Statement on Judge Dugan arrest
“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Marks Arbor Day and Earth Day at Menasha celebration
Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following
WisDems: Introduce the abortion rights restoration act
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape,