A three-judge panel overseeing a lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional boundaries before the 2026 midterms dismissed the case Tuesday, citing a lack of authority on the matter.
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3-judge panel dismisses effort to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps
Advocates for redrawing Wisconsin's congressional boundaries hold a press conference at the Capitol in Madison.
Top stories for March 31, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal
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U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction.
U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction.
Wisconsin may still be able to enforce its ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ children despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision Tue…
A Marquette Law School Poll released last week found Taylor holding an 8-point lead over Lazar, with 30% of likely voters saying they’d choose…
A Marquette Law School Poll released last week found Taylor holding an 8-point lead over Lazar, with 30% of likely voters saying they’d choose…
Republican-backed Maria Lazar and Democratic-backed Chris Taylor are running for the open seat on the seven-member court currently held by con…
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed two executive orders to restore the state's process for commuting prison sentences, making him the first gove…
The Democratic governor also signed measures into law to increase child trafficking penalties and limit the use of drones in various circumstances.
The Democratic governor also signed measures into law to increase child trafficking penalties and limit the use of drones in various circumstances.
The state’s 2023-25 biennial budget created a $125 million trust fund to address PFAS, but those funds have sat for years while GOP lawmakers …
More than 324,000 absentee ballots had been returned as of Monday, marking a considerable decline from the nearly 645,000 absentee ballots ret…
More than 324,000 absentee ballots had been returned as of Monday, marking a considerable decline from the nearly 645,000 absentee ballots ret…
Proponents of competitive bidding immediately blasted the effort as “tone deaf” at a time when customers across the country face rising energy rates.
Taylor secured just over 60% of ballots cast. Her 20-point win marks the highest margin of victory in more than a decade for contested judicia…
Advocates say the measure is necessary amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in recent years, while critics say it will restrict free speech.
