MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced the endorsement of former Governor Jim Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

“I’m proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Janet is a community leader, a veteran prosecutor, and a lifelong advocate for victims of crime who has proven that she will always uphold the law,” said Governor Doyle. The stakes are higher than ever in this election and Judge Janet is the best choice to bring fairness and impartiality back to the courtroom. With the election of Judge Janet, we will once again have a Supreme Court that all Wisconsinites will be proud of and protected by.”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler.

“As a former justice, I understand the high stakes of this election and the importance of a Supreme Court that protects the constitutional rights of all Wisconsinites. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Supreme Court. Judge Janet has spent more than 35 years defending the rights of victims, protecting children, and upholding the law. She has earned the respect of fellow judges, attorneys, and community leaders as fair, impartial, and as someone who has common sense,” said former Justice Butler. “With the threat of extreme partisan politics undermining the law, Judge Janet is the right candidate to deliver justice, integrity, and fairness to the Supreme Court.”

MADISON, Wis. —  In honor of National Women’s History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Lee Snodgrass released the following statements:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/hochunknation-members-s5.jpgCommunity dinner and discussion on how the Wisconsin Supreme Court impacts tribal nations to be held in Milwaukee Wednesday, March 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a nonpartisan event.

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following the passing of former Governor Tony Earl:

MADISON, Wis. — In new reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dan Kelly claimed that right-wing special interest groups are prepared to spend $20 million to support him should he advance past the Spring Primary Election.

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed how Jennifer Dorow allowed a defendant convicted of a fifth-offense OWI off with no jail time contrary to state law. In a Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling released earlier this month, Dorow’s sentence in the case was ruled “unlawful”, finding that Dorow had imposed a lighter sentence of probation despite state law requiring jail time of a year or more.

WASHINGTON - The Democratic National Committee today announced that it is taking action to challenge a recent lawsuit that attempts to significantly curtail the use of alternate voting sites in Wisconsin. The DNC is acting to ensure that Wisconsinites maintain sufficient, accessible locations to cast their ballots.

MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly escalated his feud with Jennifer Dorow this week, doubling down on his refusal to commit to endorsing Dorow should she emerge from the Supreme Court primary because he doubts Dorow’s conservative credentials.