Wisconsin

Wisconsin Kicks Off In-Person Absentee Voting as Supreme Court Race and Voter ID Law Amendment Heat Up April Ballot

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MILWAUKEE — Ahead of the April 1 election, Wisconsin voters face decisions that extend beyond electing officials, with in-person absentee voting opening Tuesday. A prominent item on the ballot is the potential constitutional amendment of the state’s existing voter ID requirement. Voters will cast their ballots on whether to formalize the need for photo identification at polling stations into the Wisconsin constitution. This constitutional amendment, labeled as QUESTION 1, seeks to embed photo ID requisites for voting into the fabric of state law, which would make it more challenging to alter in the future. Proponents … Read more

Wisconsin Correction Workers Initiate Legal Battle Amid Milwaukee’s First Population Increase in a Decade

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Madison, Wisconsin — For the first time in a decade, Milwaukee County has reported a growth in population, signaling a potential turnaround in demographic trends that had previously shown a decline. This upsurge is notable in a region struggling with economic transitions and infrastructural challenges. Meanwhile, a separate development affecting the state involves correctional employees who have initiated legal action against both the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County. The lawsuit, filed by a group of current and former workers from the state’s correctional facilities, alleges inadequate compensation and challenging working conditions that they claim … Read more

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Heats Up: Crawford and Schimel Vie for Critical Seat in Record-Breaking Election

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Green Bay, Wis.— With just three weeks left until Election Day, Wisconsin finds itself at the center of a fervent judicial battle that will determine the ideological balance of its Supreme Court. This contest for an open seat, following Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement, has gained national attention and is poised to become one of the most costly judicial elections in the country’s history. Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, supported by Democrats, and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, backed by Republicans, are the key contenders in this critical race. More than $33 million has already … Read more

$10 Million Verdict for Wisconsin Family After Daughter Suffers Birth-Related Brain Damage

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RACINE, Wis. — After nearly six years of legal battle, a Wisconsin jury issued a $10 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit for a family whose daughter suffered severe brain damage during childbirth. The compensation awarded to the family of Ka’Mya Minor marks a significant judgment in a state where hospitals frequently prevail in such cases. Ka’Mya, now 6 years old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her second birthday. Despite being mostly nonverbal, she is making strides in communication through sign language and can joyfully interact using gestures like high-fives. Monica Cerna, Ka’Mya’s … Read more