Stories tagged: "US Supreme Court"

Healthcare Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) speaks during a June 22, 2021, Assembly floor session. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Healthcare Fight to End Wisconsin’s Abortion Ban Intensifies After Restrictive Texas Law Goes Into Effect

State law still has a 1849 abortion ban on the books. The only thing holding it back is Roe v. Wade.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring September 10, 2021 5:08 pm CDT
Economy Housing advocates worry of a surge of homelessness in Wisconsin after the US Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Economy ‘I Don’t Know What We’re Going to Do’: Homelessness Expected to Increase After Court Ends Eviction Ban

The US Supreme Court ended the federal eviction ban Thursday amid the dangerous Delta variant surge, prompting concerns from Wisconsin housing advocates.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson August 27, 2021 4:55 pm CDT
Healthcare A supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stands in front of the Supreme Court of the United States as the Court begins hearing arguments from California v. Texas about the legality of the ACA on November 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today is the first time that the Court is hearing a case with all three of President Donald Trumps appointments; Associate Justices Neil Gorsuch, Bret Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. California v. Texas is the Republicans latest effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act after repeated efforts to repeal the Act through the legislative process. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Healthcare Evers Goes To Bat for the Affordable Care Act as Trump Tries to Kill It at the Supreme Court

Early reports indicate the court may uphold the law.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 10, 2020 12:40 pm CST
Courts Oral arguments start Tuesday before the US Supreme Court for a case backed by outgoing President Donald Trump that could overturn the Affordable Care Act. (Shutterstock image)
Courts The US Supreme Court Will Now Decide if Millions of Wisconsinites Will Lose Health Care

Oral arguments begin Tuesday, with three conservative justices appointed by outgoing President Donald Trump joining the 6-3 conservative court to decide the case.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 9, 2020 2:05 pm CST
Elections The U.S. Supreme Court as seen Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Elections US Supreme Court Sides with GOP and Kills Extension for Wisconsin Absentee Ballots

If you mail it on Election Day, it’ll arrive too late and be thrown out.

UpNorthNews Staff October 27, 2020 5:22 pm CDT

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The children of Emily Shields, Eau Claire, are among tens of millions who benefit from a federal child tax credit that has been expanded and converted into monthly payments through the American Rescue Plan proposed by President Joe Biden and passed with only Democratic votes in Congress. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy GOP States Are Getting a Big Chunk of Biden’s Popular Child Tax Credit—Wisconsin Also Above Average
contact tracing wisconsin Coronavirus ‘It’s Scary’: Health Departments Can’t Keep Up With COVID Contact Tracing Anymore
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Gableman, pictured here in 2011, has been hired by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) to investigate baseless concerns over the 2020 election. The investigation is one of many nationwide as Republicans follow the lead of former President Donald Trump and work to undermine faith in the electoral process. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal, Pool Photo via AP File) Elections ‘This Isn’t a Real Investigation’: Email Sent by Gableman to Election Clerks Raises Alarm
(Photo via School District of the Menomonie Area) Education Menomonie School Board Ends Mandatory COVID Contact Quarantines, Leaves Decision With Parents
Courts As Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee climb the Capitol stairs, protesters with the “Handmaids Brigade” protest outside the U.S. Capitol, last Thursday in Washington, D.C. The committee voted to confirm the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court at the hearing, with the full U.S. Senate scheduled to vote on the nomination Monday night. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Courts Baldwin: Everyone Knows Barrett Is a Vote to Kill Roe v. Wade

Senator pulls no punches on Barrett nomination. Johnson to vote in favor, and draws an early challenger for re-election.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring October 26, 2020 2:52 pm CDT
Politics The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, early Monday, June 15, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics ‘Wisconsin Legislature Has Done Nothing’: Evers Asks US Supreme Court to Extend Absentee Ballot Deadline

In scathing court filing, Evers reiterates call to extend deadline to Nov. 9.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski October 15, 2020 2:35 pm CDT