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Posted inForward, Government
How the Wisconsin Supreme Court race could decide future of election law
The contest between a liberal and a conservative will determine the court’s ideological tilt, which may prove consequential in disputes over ID requirements, drop boxes and noncitizen voting.
Posted inFact briefs
Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford sentence a child sex offender to four years after a prosecutor requested 10?
Yes. Judge Susan Crawford said the crimes occurring years apart made Kevin Welton a repeat offender, requiring prison, but were less serious than other sexual assaults.
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Has Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel supported Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law?
Yes. Brad Schimel has campaigned supporting the law, asking “what is flawed” about it.
Posted inEducation, Government
Incumbent Wisconsin school leader Jill Underly, GOP-backed challenger Brittany Kinser advance in primary
Jill Underly, currently serving her first term as state superintendent, and Brittany Kinser, an advocate of the state’s private school voucher program and public charter schools, both advanced in Tuesday’s primary.
Posted inEducation, Forward, Government
Race for Wisconsin education chief lacks traditional conservative candidate
Overshadowed by the state Supreme Court race, the Feb. 18 primary for Wisconsin’s top education official could significantly affect the future of K-12 schools.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate criticized for attending briefing with Democratic donors
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a “chance to put two more House seats in play,” a move that Republicans say shows that she is committed to redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats.
Posted inGovernment
Dueling Wisconsin Supreme Court ads focus on rape kit backlog
Brad Schimel says he oversaw mass testing of sexual assault kits while attorney general. Susan Crawford says he took too long.
Posted inFact briefs
Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel offer a plea deal to a man whose attorney contributed to Schimel’s campaign?
Yes. The attorney made monthly contributions to Schimel’s attorney general campaign totaling $5,500.
Posted inForward, Government
Wisconsin’s voter ID ballot question: Here’s what you need to know
A proposed constitutional amendment on Wisconsin’s April ballot would enshrine the state’s existing photo ID requirement for voting, but leave some room for lawmakers to modify it.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Legislature puts photo ID requirement on ballot for voter approval
Wisconsin’s photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Assembly. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the April 1 ballot for voter consideration.
Posted inForward, Government
Another pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election offers two familiar outcomes
Either liberals will cement their control through 2028 or Justice Brian Hagedorn will regain the pivotal swing vote.