Headlines

Headlines from the current year are available below. For headlines released prior to 2016 check the archives (2007- 2024).

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12/03/25 Supreme Court grants original action petition in 25AP002121-OA
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order granting the original action petition filed by Voces de la Frontera, Inc. A copy of the order is attached and available at www.wicourts.gov. Read more.
11/25/25 Panels appointed in Bothfeld v. WEC (No. 2025XX1438) and WBLD v. WEC (No. 2025XX1330)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued orders appointing three-judge panels and assigning venue in Bothfeld v. WEC (No. 2025XX1438) and WBLD v. WEC (No. 2025XX1330). In each matter, the court designated Dane County as the venue for all hearings and filings. In Bothfeld v. WEC, the court appointed Judge Julie Genovese of Dane County, Judge Emily Lonergan of Outagamie County, and Judge Mark Sanders of Milwaukee County to serve on the three-judge panel. In WBLD v. WEC, the court appointed Judge David Conway of Dane County, Judge Patricia Baker of Portage County, and Judge Michael Moran of Marathon County to serve on the three-judge panel. See the orders here:
2025XX001438 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Decision)

2025XX001330 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Decision) Read more.
11/25/25 Orders issued in Bothfeld v. WEC (No. 2025XX1438) and WBLD v. WEC (No. 2025XX1330)
Justices Janet C. Protasiewicz and Susan M. Crawford have issued recusal orders in Bothfeld v. WEC (No. 2025XX1438) and WBLD v. WEC (No. 2025XX1330). See the orders here:
2025XX001330 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Denied Recusal of Justice Crawford)

2025XX001330 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Denied Recusal of Justice Protasiewicz)

2025XX001438 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Denied Recusal of Justice Protasiewicz)

2025XX001438 - 2025-11-25 Court Order (Denied Recusal of Justice Crawford) Read more.
11/12/25 Chief Justice Karofsky delivers the State of the Judiciary address

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky delivered the State of the Judiciary address on November 12 at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. The text of the speech, along with the Director of State Courts' address by Hon. Audrey K. Skwierawski, is available here. Video of the State of the Judiciary will be available on Courts’ website later this afternoon.

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11/05/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts one case at October 3 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its October 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here. Read more.
10/28/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court holds Justice on Wheels in Richland County
The Wisconsin Supreme Court convened in Richland Center on October 27 as part of its Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. The event drew a capacity crowd to the historic Richland County Courthouse, where students, teachers, and community members gathered to observe oral arguments in two cases of statewide significance. Read more.
10/24/25 Orders filed in 24AP2356 OLR v. Gableman
Two Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices issued the following orders related to the attorney disciplinary proceeding involving Attorney Michael Gableman. Read more.
10/06/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts one new case at September conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its September 5, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here. Read more.
09/10/25 Security updates coming to eCourts applications
Two-factor authentication will be required for users of Wisconsin Court System eCourts applications starting later in September. The update is part of a broader effort to enhance account security. Read more.
08/04/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear cases in Richland Center as part of Justice on Wheels program

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Richland County Courthouse in Richland Center on Monday, October 27, as part of the Court's Justice on Wheels outreach and education program.

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08/01/25 Swearing-in ceremony held for Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford
Justice Susan Crawford was sworn in during a public ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, August 1, 2025, marking her formal introduction as the newest member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Read more.
08/01/25 Wisconsin Court System announces leadership appointments

The Wisconsin Court System has announced three leadership appointments, each bringing experience that aligns with the court system’s ongoing work in judicial administration, public access, and statewide technology.

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07/15/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its June 25, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its June 25, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here. Read more.
07/01/25 Justice Jill J. Karofsky assumes role as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Justice Jill J. Karofsky today officially began her term as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, following her election by colleagues to lead the Court for the remainder of the current two-year term, which runs through April 30, 2027. Her assumption of the role follows the conclusion of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's tenure as Chief Justice.

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06/26/25 Supreme Court issues orders in two original action petition cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued the following orders denying original action petitions in Elizabeth Bothfield v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP996-OA and Kate Felton vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP999-OA. In addition, Justice Janet C. Protasiewicz also issued two recusal orders, 25AP996-OA and 25AP999-OA. All orders are attached and available at www.wicourts.gov. Read more.
06/13/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its May 21, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its May 21, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here Read more.
05/15/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court releases orders related to recent original action petitions

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued two orders related to recent original action petitions in Bothfield v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP996 and Felton vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP999. See the Boothfield order here and the Felton order here.

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05/02/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept no new cases at its April 9, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept no new cases at its April 9, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here. Read more.
05/01/25 Ann Walsh Bradley begins term as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, who served in the role since 2021 and will continue to serve as a justice on the Court. Read more.
04/30/25 Director of State Courts issues statement on internal investigation report
The Director of State Courts Office welcomes the completion of the investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of internal court communications during the summer of 2024. While the investigators did not reach a conclusive determination regarding the source of the leak, their report offers a number of practical recommendations for improving internal processes and communication protocols. Read more.
04/30/25 Chief Justice Ziegler Statement - Investigation Report
In late June of 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suffered a breach of trust the court had not experienced in its history. The court was shocked to learn on June 26, 2024, that a confidential draft document had been leaked to the press. All seven members of the court condemned the breach. Read more.
04/04/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept five cases at its March 13, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept five cases at its March 13, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here Read more.
04/03/25 Chief Justice Ziegler Statement
Today the court elected Justice Ann Walsh Bradley as chief justice to serve a two-year term commencing May 1, 2025. Read more.
04/03/25 Justice Ann Walsh Bradley elected as chief justice

Justice Bradley will finish her 30-year career with a two-month stint as chief, and then will be succeeded by Justice Jill J. Karofsky.

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03/31/25 Wisconsin Supreme Court issues orders in Kaul v. Musk, 25AP647
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three orders in Josh Kaul v. Elon Musk, case no. 25AP647-OA. The Court as a whole denied the petition for leave to commence an original action and the motion for temporary injunctive relief as moot.
Order
Dallet recusal
Karofsky recusal Read more.
03/17/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept four cases at its February 12, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept four cases at its February 12, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here Read more.
02/12/25 Orders issued in Abbotsford Ed. Ass'n v. WERC; No. 24AP2429
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, case no. 2024AP2429. The denial of bypass means that the appeal will proceed in the normal course in the court of appeals.

In addition, Justice Janet Protasiewicz issued an order denying a recusal motion. Read more.
02/10/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its January 16, 2025 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its January 16, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here Read more.
01/31/25 Justice Hagedorn issues order in Abbotsford Ed. Ass'n v. WERC; No. 24AP2429
Justice Hagedorn issues order in Abbotsford Ed. Ass'n v. WERC; No. 24AP2429. A copy of the order can be found here. Read more.
01/27/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, case no. 24AP1713, granting the petition to bypass the Court of Appeals. You can find the order here. Read more.
01/16/25 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its December 10, 2024 conference
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its December 10, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here. Read more.