Headlines

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

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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.