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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is resigning effective immediately following her felony conviction for interfering with federal agents as they sought to arrest an undocumented immigrant who came to her courtroom.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said the country has become “so polarized” ahead of the midterm elections, arguing the church cannot “get caught in camps.”
Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the Public Service Commission have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases since becoming a majority on the body, more than seven times what former Gov. Scott Walker’s nominees did over a similar period, according to a WisPolitics review.
Steve Biskupic, one of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s top defense attorneys and the former U.S. attorney, says her legal team is preparing to ask U.S. District Judge Lynn Adleman to set aside her guilty verdict.
A federal jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of felony obstruction for interfering with federal agents as they sought to arrest an undocumented immigrant who came to her courtroom. They acquitted her of a misdemeanor charge of concealing
The tribe has argued that a proposed 41-mile reroute will endanger waters, fish and wild rice beds that citizens rely on.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday announced a special committee that will do a comprehensive review of the state DOJ’s “operations, priorities and external influences” affecting the agency. DOJ spokesperson Riley Vetterkind called the move an “obviously partisan stunt” and
A Dane County judge has rejected Jim Troupis’ motion to force him off a felony fraud case stemming from the 2020 election, shooting down the former Donald Trump attorney’s claims that the judge had committed misconduct. Judge John Hyland yesterday
The Wisconsin State Crime Laborator received fewer cases in 2024 than it did the year before, while taking longer on average to process assignments involving DNA and toxicology, the latest DOJ report says. Meanwhile, the lab took less time on average to process new assignments involving controlled substances, as well as prints and footwear.
In a motion filed with the panel, the Dem attorneys argued the parties in the case have had their motion for summary judgment since Sept. 5 and “time is of the essence” to have a new map in place for next fall if the judges rule the current lines are unconstitutional.
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for governor, arguing the best way to move the state forward “is to reject the ‘Washington Way’ and get things done the ‘Wisconsin Way.’”
Buc-ee’s is set to soon break ground on its first Wisconsin location in Oak Creek, while officials seek more legislation to fund interchange upgrades for a second potential location in DeForest.
The Public Service Commission has approved a $31.3 million rate increase for Madison Gas & Electric over the next two years, $27.5 million less than what the utility had requested, according to preliminary figures the agency shared with WisPolitics.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
As GOP lawmakers advance legislation to encourage school districts to merge amid declining birth rates in Wisconsin, education stakeholders say districts considering consolidation could use extra support.
Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel says federal prosecutors have acted “ethically” and “followed the law” ahead of the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an immigrant lacking permanent legal status evade federal agents.
GOP Rep. Joy Goeben says the state is under “rule by king” after the Legislative Reference Bureau told WisPolitics it will publish a rule related to surface water quality without changes sought by Republicans.
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
That’s $86.1 million less than what Alliant Energy and Xcel Energy sought for 2026 and 2027, according to preliminary figures the Public Service Commission shared with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is resigning effective immediately following her felony conviction for interfering with federal agents as they sought to arrest an undocumented immigrant who came to her courtroom.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said the country has become “so polarized” ahead of the midterm elections, arguing the church cannot “get caught in camps.”
Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the Public Service Commission have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases since becoming a majority on the body, more than seven times what former Gov. Scott Walker’s nominees did over a similar period, according to a WisPolitics review.
Steve Biskupic, one of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s top defense attorneys and the former U.S. attorney, says her legal team is preparing to ask U.S. District Judge Lynn Adleman to set aside her guilty verdict.
A federal jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of felony obstruction for interfering with federal agents as they sought to arrest an undocumented immigrant who came to her courtroom. They acquitted her of a misdemeanor charge of concealing an individual from arrest, though she still faces up to
The tribe has argued that a proposed 41-mile reroute will endanger waters, fish and wild rice beds that citizens rely on.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday announced a special committee that will do a comprehensive review of the state DOJ’s “operations, priorities and external influences” affecting the agency. DOJ spokesperson Riley Vetterkind called the move an “obviously partisan stunt” and argued the Legislature should be “helping to address affordability, keep
A Dane County judge has rejected Jim Troupis’ motion to force him off a felony fraud case stemming from the 2020 election, shooting down the former Donald Trump attorney’s claims that the judge had committed misconduct. Judge John Hyland yesterday rebuffed Troupis’ claim that retired Judge Frank Remington had a
The Wisconsin State Crime Laborator received fewer cases in 2024 than it did the year before, while taking longer on average to process assignments involving DNA and toxicology, the latest DOJ report says. Meanwhile, the lab took less time on average to process new assignments involving controlled substances, as well as prints and footwear.
In a motion filed with the panel, the Dem attorneys argued the parties in the case have had their motion for summary judgment since Sept. 5 and “time is of the essence” to have a new map in place for next fall if the judges rule the current lines are unconstitutional.
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for governor, arguing the best way to move the state forward “is to reject the ‘Washington Way’ and get things done the ‘Wisconsin Way.’”
Buc-ee’s is set to soon break ground on its first Wisconsin location in Oak Creek, while officials seek more legislation to fund interchange upgrades for a second potential location in DeForest.
The Public Service Commission has approved a $31.3 million rate increase for Madison Gas & Electric over the next two years, $27.5 million less than what the utility had requested, according to preliminary figures the agency shared with WisPolitics.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
As GOP lawmakers advance legislation to encourage school districts to merge amid declining birth rates in Wisconsin, education stakeholders say districts considering consolidation could use extra support.
Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel says federal prosecutors have acted “ethically” and “followed the law” ahead of the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an immigrant lacking permanent legal status evade federal agents.
GOP Rep. Joy Goeben says the state is under “rule by king” after the Legislative Reference Bureau told WisPolitics it will publish a rule related to surface water quality without changes sought by Republicans.
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
That’s $86.1 million less than what Alliant Energy and Xcel Energy sought for 2026 and 2027, according to preliminary figures the Public Service Commission shared with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.