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Claims board hears from Green Bay brothers who spent decades in prison for murder they didn’t commit

11 July 2025 at 21:05

A state board heard directly on Friday from two Wisconsin brothers who served more than two decades in prison for a murder they didn't commit. David and Robert Bintz are asking for over $2 million each as compensation for their wrongful convictions.

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Wisconsin’s Sean Duffy picked to lead NASA as interim administrator

10 July 2025 at 16:37

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin, will lead NASA as its interim administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

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Federal court sets new deadlines as case against Judge Hannah Dugan moves forward

9 July 2025 at 19:09

A federal court has set new deadlines as the criminal case against a Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan moves forward. Dugan faces federal charges after prosecutors say she helped a man evade immigration enforcement this spring.

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Volunteers face delays as they work to resume sending used books to Wisconsin prisoners

9 July 2025 at 10:00

For nearly two decades, Wisconsin Books to Prisoners has been sending new and used books to people behind bars. Now, the volunteer group is trying to restore its operations after the Wisconsin Department of Corrections imposed new restrictions.

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Wisconsin bill aims to discourage governments from delaying the release of public records

7 July 2025 at 09:55

The bill has support from groups across the ideological spectrum, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the conservative Wisconsin Institute of Law and Liberty.

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Advocates plead for crime victim funds after Wisconsin GOP budget committee allocates less than AG’s request

30 June 2025 at 19:52

Advocates are calling on the state Legislature to appropriate more money for crime victim services after funding approved by a budget committee on Friday fell short of the amount requested by Wisconsin's Attorney General Josh Kaul.

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Corrections officers can pursue class action suit over pay, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

24 June 2025 at 18:59

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says state corrections officers should be granted class action status as they continue to pursue a lawsuit over pay.

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Milwaukee teacher’s aide Yessenia Ruano self-deports to El Salvador

17 June 2025 at 16:32

Milwaukee teacher's aide Yessenia Ruano left for El Salvador on Tuesday morning after deciding to self-deport, her attorney confirmed. Ruano's case drew support from protestors who assembled before her ICE check-ins earlier this year, urging federal officials to let the mother of two remain in the U.S.

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Protesters gather for β€˜No Kings’ events across Wisconsin

14 June 2025 at 18:34

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities and towns across Wisconsin Saturday for a β€œNo Kings” protest designed to rebuke what organizers call a β€œdictator-like” birthday display from President Donald Trump.

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Madison mayor unveils another round of zoning changes designed to increase the city’s housing supply

12 June 2025 at 10:00

Madison leaders are putting forward a new batch of zoning changes designed to increase the supply of housing in one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing cities.

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Federal prosecutors urge court not to dismiss case against Milwaukee County judge accused of helping man avoid ICE

9 June 2025 at 20:53

Federal prosecutors told a U.S. District Court on Monday that it should hear a criminal case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after they say she acted unilaterally to obstruct immigration enforcement.

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Wisconsin elections chair says US DOJ is mistaken over threat to withhold federal funds

6 June 2025 at 10:00

The chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission says the U.S. Department of Justice is mistaken after federal officials accused the state agency of breaking a federal election law.

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