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Wisconsin couple sues over college grant program that is open to some minorities but not others Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel © Stock image Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom MADISON - A Madison couple sued the state Thursday over a college grant program for minorities that they argue violates the Wisconsin Constitution.  The suit, brought with the assistance of the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, contends the minority grant prog...

MADISON - A Madison couple sued the state Thursday over a college grant program for minorities that they argue violates the Wisconsin Constitution.  The suit, brought with the assistance of the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, contends the minority grant program operated by the states Higher Educational Aids Board violates the clause of the state constitution that says everyone is equal. The grants are available to some minorities but not other minorities.  Those bringin...

The deal means about 400,000 households will continue to receive extra aid in May that they were at risk of losing because of a recent court decision.

Federal officials and Gov. Tony Evers preserve $70 million a month in food assistance in Wisconsin Patrick Marley and Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel © Angela Peterson/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers holds press conference before signing bill to veto Republican bill to control $3.2 billion in federal stimulus funding at Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop at 9201 W. Center street in Milwaukee. Standing behind Evers from left are Wisconsin State R...

MADISON - Republican lawmakers passed bills this week that they knew were doomed before they introduced them.  Republicans in the state Senate on Wednesday approved bills that would alter the state’s election laws even though Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has made clear he is unlikely to approve them. They also signed off on a measure that would bar government officials from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations — another idea likely to face a veto. Soon after, they began approving bills tha...

MADISON - The state Supreme Court chose Annette Ziegler as its new chief justice Wednesday. Ziegler, who has been on the court since 2007, is part of the courts 4-3 conservative majority. She will take over from Chief Justice Patience Roggensack on May 1.    Ziegler called her selection “the honor of a lifetime.” “I will do all I can to ensure the Wisconsin Supreme Court operates fairly and efficiently with a fidelity to the law," she said in a statement released by the court. "We will...

MADISON - Federal authorities have signed off on a deal that will preserve about $70 million a month in federal aid to provide food to low-income families in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told officials Tuesday that families in Wisconsin would continue to receive assistance after reaching an agreement with the administration of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.   The agreement means about 400,000 households will continue to receive extra aid in May that they were at risk of losing b...

Assembly Republicans plan to pass a bill that would eliminate the sales tax this summer at bars, restaurants, brewpubs, movie theaters and amusement parks.

Hagedorn and liberal justices signal they may block latest election lawsuit Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel © Courtesy of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn MADISON - The Wisconsin Supreme Court may put up a roadblock to a lawsuit over how the state conducts elections.  In a brief order Friday, Justice Brian Hagedorn sided with the courts three liberals to require those bringing the lawsuit to explain why they have the authority to bring their case. ...

The Wisconsin Supreme Court may put up a roadblock to a lawsuit over how the state conducts elections.