The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026 By Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Republicans … [Read more...]
Why Doesn’t the Cost of Car Registration in Wisconsin Depend on Miles Driven?
By Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch and Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin funds its state transportation system mostly through a gas tax and various vehicle registration fees. Democratic Gov. … [Read more...]
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Rights Clash in Records Dispute
YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW By Matthew DeFour The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the … [Read more...]
Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. by Matthew … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Emails Detail Chaotic First Week of Liberal Control
Justices clashed publicly over rules changes and firing top administrator, but new records highlight key conflict over how quickly court business should move. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch and … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ After Tony Evers Blocks 10 Bills
Republicans don’t control two-thirds of the Assembly, but they only need two-thirds of those present on a session day to override the governor’s veto. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch and Matthew … [Read more...]
Republicans can’t simply remove a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
Rep. Dan Knodl’s 8th Senate District victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz. By Matthew … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ‘Fractured Opinions’ Leave State Without Clear Guidance
Democrats hope if Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly, past conservative decisions lacking a clear rationale will be easier for a liberal court to overturn. By Matthew DeFour Wisconsin … [Read more...]
After Rejecting Staffing Requests, Wisconsin Republicans Approve DSPS Audit
By Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch Republican lawmakers have authorized an audit of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services after years of rejecting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ … [Read more...]