The Latest Breaking News from Wisconsin

Mets swept by Brewers after Adam Ottavino gives up walk-off homer

MILWAUKEE — The best thing to happen to the Mets during their three-day stay in Wisconsin was they get to leave afterward.

Newsday · Apr 5, 2023

Abortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election

The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s reversal

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Say Hello To Caperton v. Massey

The candidate, who spoke about her "values" on abortion and gerrymandering, received substantial financial support from donors who lobby for those two key issues.

Reason · Apr 5, 2023

Democrats savor Wisconsin win to blunt Republicans on abortion, vote map

A flip of the Wisconsin Supreme Court gives Democrats an opening to use legal challenges to try to undo decades of Republican policies—with abortion access and election law high on their wish list.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Liberal judge’s Wisconsin supreme court race win shows a shake-up in US politics

Victory will have profound consequences for abortion and voting rights in the state as Democrats get serious about down-ballot races

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

First Thing: Trump attacks hush money case in grievance-filled Mar-a-Lago speech

Former president appeared subdued in New York, only to return to his inflammatory ways in Florida. Plus, the campaigners using using dating apps to boost voter turnout

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court issues three opinions from March 27-April 2

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three opinions from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, the court issued 20 opinions in 2023 — five more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: 

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2023

Democrats’ choice wins key Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s victory ensures liberals will control the court for the first time in 15 years with the state’s abortion ban on the line, and it could impact the 2024 presidential election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Major victory for Democrats as they win Wisconsin Supreme Court control in ‘biggest election of 2023’

Janet Protasiewicz centered the topic of abortions during her campaign

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Wisconsin court win gives liberals upper hand in battleground state

Liberals secured a majority on Wisconsin’s highest court for the first time in over a decade Tuesday with the election of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023