Jessie Opoien

2 days ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Jessie Opoien

Wisconsin budget negotiations between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers have collapsed. Evers accused Republicans of backing out of the talks after he agreed to their tax cut proposals. Republicans claim Evers' spending requests are unaffordable, but say they are open to further discussion. The state budget deadline is June 30, but the current budget will remain in effect until a new one is passed. MADISON — Months of state budget negotiations between Democratic Gov.

2 days ago | jsonline.com | Jessie Opoien

MADISON – A set of proposals backed by Democratic lawmakers would push back against the Trump administration if it unlawfully withholds federal funds designated for Wisconsin. Here's what to know about the bills:Bills seek to offer recourse against blocked federal fundingSince Republican President Donald Trump began his second term in January, thousands of federal employees have been fired, and states and organizations have seen disruption in millions of dollars in grant funding.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jessie Opoien |Tamia Fowlkes

Susan Crawford's victory over Brad Schimel in Tuesday's hotly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court election will keep the court under the control of four liberal justices. Crawford will replace retiring justice Ann Walsh Bradley, who has served on the court since 1995. Liberals gained a 4-3 majority after the 2023 spring election when Janet Protasiewicz defeated Daniel Kelly for a seat held by conservative Pat Roggensack, who retired. AdvertisementWho are the current Wisconsin Supreme Court justices?

Dec 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessie Opoien

MADISON — Former state Supreme Court Justice David Prosser died Sunday at age 81. Prosser served nearly 18 years on the state's high court, retiring in 2016. Before that, he had served in the U.S. Department of Justice and as district attorney of Outagamie County. He also spent nearly 20 years in the state Assembly, with terms as the chamber's speaker and minority leader.

Nov 25, 2024 | jsonline.com | Jessie Opoien

MADISON – In the weeks following the November general election that saw Wisconsin choose both Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin the state will now shift its focus to a spring race that will will determine the state Supreme Court’s ideological balance. In April, liberal Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford is expected to face off against Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, a former Republican attorney general.