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Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines. Democrats hailed the signing as a major political victory in the swing state where the Legislature has been firmly under Republican control for more than a decade, even as Democrats have won 14 of the past 17 statewide elections.

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday in a move that is hailed as a political victory for Democrats.

Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that Republicans passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines. Democrats hailed the signing as a major political victory in the swing state where […]

Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that Republicans passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.

Threats and acts of violence are all too common for members of the judiciary. The State Bar supports legislation that helps to protect the lives and privacy of judges, including three bills recently introduced in the Wisconsin legislature.

Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.

The stakes are high in the presidential battleground state, where Republicans have had a firm grip on the Legislature since 2011.

Wisconsin Republicans' decision to move ahead with legislative maps proposed by the state's Democratic governor highlights the unique dilemma they face leading up to November.

Republican majorities in the Senate and Assembly have passed a bill to restrict future use of the Wisconsin's John Doe law.