Sarah Lehr

1 day ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Sarah Lehr

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. In a letter this week, the U.S. Department of Justice said the Wisconsin Elections Commission is violating the federal Help America Vote Act. That law requires states to set up their own procedures, so that voters can file complaints about potential violations of HAVA, the letter says.

1 day ago | wpr.org | Sarah Lehr

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. In a letter this week, the U.S. Department of Justice said the Wisconsin Elections Commission is violating the federal Help America Vote Act. That law requires states to set up their own procedures, so that voters can file complaints about potential violations of HAVA, the letter says.

2 days ago | leadertelegram.com | Sarah Lehr

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3 days ago | wpr.org | Sarah Lehr

Wisconsin Democrats are reintroducing gun regulations after Republicans stripped those measures from the state budget. Sponsors say they hope to prevent gun violence, which typically spikes during the summer months. The proposals now circulating for cosponsors include expanded background check requirements, a mandatory waiting period for handgun purchases and a red flag law designed to remove weapons from people deemed to be high risk. The bills mirror measures included by Democratic Gov.

4 days ago | wpr.org | Sarah Lehr

Wisconsin Republicans are advancing a bill that could expand the role of virtual language interpretation in state courts. Supporters say they hope to enable flexibility in a state with an unmet demand for qualified interpreters. But opponents worry the changes could erode the rights of victims and defendants by making it easer for miscommunication to happen.