Wisconsin

Jill Stein Triumphs in Wisconsin Supreme Court, Secures Spot on Ballot Amid Legal Challenge

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MADISON, Wis. — The Green Party’s presidential candidate Jill Stein hailed a recent legal victory as the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at barring her from the state’s ballot. This decision, celebrated by Stein as a triumph for voter options and democratic values, has reaffirmed her presence in the upcoming electoral race, spotlighting her campaign platform centered on anti-genocide measures, labor rights, and environmental sustainability. Stein expressed her contentment on social media, emphasizing the win as a significant setback to what she describes as the “war on democracy.” Her message underscored the importance … Read more

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear DNC Challenge on Green Party Ballot Access

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MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has taken legal steps to challenge the Wisconsin Green Party’s eligibility to appear on the presidential ballot this November, initiating a case that has landed before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The core of the dispute hinges on the DNC’s assertion that the Green Party lacks properly nominated state officers eligible to serve as presidential electors under state law, a requisite for ballot placement. The controversy arose after the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), on a technicality, rejected a DNC complaint aimed at barring Green Party presidential hopeful Jill … Read more

Wisconsin Governor Resists Changes to Youth Prison Rules Despite Recent Fatal Incident

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MADISON, Wis. — In the wake of a tragic incident at Wisconsin’s only youth prison where a counselor was fatally injured, Governor Tony Evers has urged a federal judge to maintain the current operational standards at Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools. The request follows accusations made against an inmate involved in the counselor’s death earlier this summer. Governor Evers, a Democrat, addressed his concerns in a missive to Chief Judge James Peterson of the Western District of Wisconsin. He highlighted ongoing improvements at the facility and cautioned against the possibility of loosened punitive measures potentially advocated … Read more

Wisconsin Attorney General Settles for $85K in State Air Law Violation Case

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Madison, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office has reached a settlement agreement with a company over claims of violating state air quality regulations. A fine of $85,000 will be paid by the unnamed company to resolve allegations of non-compliance that potentially threatened environmental standards. The issue came to light following investigations by the state Department of Natural Resources, which documented multiple instances where the company allegedly failed to adhere to the prescribed environmental protocols. These breaches primarily involved emissions that exceeded the levels permitted under state law, posing a threat not only to the … Read more