Headlines

Headlines from the current year are available below. For headlines released prior to 2016 check the archives (2007- 2023).

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03/13/24 The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept no new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted not to accept any new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in 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.
03/13/24 Supreme Court issues order in Priorities USA v. WEC; 24AP164
On March 12, the Court issued an order in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, granting leave to commence an original action with respect to one of the three issues raised by the petitioners. Oral argument has been scheduled for May 13, 2024. You can read the order here.. Read more.
03/08/24 Order issued in Clarke vs. WEC
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order relating to case no. 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission announcing it will take no action on some submitted letters. You can find the order here. Read more.
03/01/24 Two orders issued in Johnson v. WEC, 2021AP1450-OA
The Supreme Court issued two orders in Johnson v Wisconsin Election Commission on March 1, 2024, including an order to deny motion for relief. The orders can be found here and here. Read more.
03/01/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - March 2024
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in four cases during March 2024. The cases originated in the following counties: Milwaukee, Trempealeau, Waukesha, and Winnebago. The calendar and synopses of cases can be found here. Read more.
02/26/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts two new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept two cases, and the Court acted to deny review in 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.
02/09/24 Clarke v. WEC - Supreme Court sets deadline for response to motion
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued a court order setting a deadline for response to a recent motion. To read the order, click here. Read more.
02/04/24 Evers v. Marklein, 2023AP2020-OA: Grant Order
On February 2, the Court issued an order in Evers v. Marklein, granting leave to commence an original action with respect to one of the issues raised by the petitioners. This issue focuses on the statutes that permit the Joint Committee on Finance to review and to object to DNR requests for spending Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds. Read the order here. Read more.
02/04/24 Court issues per curiam order in Phillips v. WEC
On February 2, the Court issued a per curiam opinion in case no. 2024AP138-OA, Phillips v. Wisconsin Election Commission. You can find a link to the opinion here. Read more.
02/02/24 Report of the court-appointed co-consultants in re: Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
The consultant report for case 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission has been filed with the Court. You can find it here. Read more.
01/31/24 Response of WEC and 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Preference Selection Committee
The response of the WEC and the 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Preference Selection Committee to Dean Phillips’ original action petition, along with a supporting affidavit, have been filed. You can read them here and here. Read more.
01/18/24 Clarke v. WEC - New Supreme Court order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court denies Matthew Petering, Ph.D.’s motion asking for leave, as an amicus curiae, to submit proposed legislative district maps and a supporting expert report. See the order here. Read more.
01/17/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - January 2024
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in two cases during January 2024. The cases originated in the following counties: Milwaukee, Sheboygan. The calendar and synopses of cases can be found here. Read more.
01/12/24 Court closed for business due to extreme weather conditions
Due to extreme weather conditions, the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals is closed for business, including accepting filings, as of 3:15 pm CST, Friday, January 12, 2024. Read more.
01/02/24 The Wisconsin Supreme Court issues an order to all parties not moving for reconsideration in Clarke v. WEC; No. 2023AP1399-OA to file one or more responses to the motion by January 4, 2024
See the order here. Read more.