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Janet Protasiewicz on the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protesiewicz, one of two liberals in a four-candidate primary for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discusses differing perspectives on law and politics.
Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, Here & Now is Wisconsin’s weekly in-depth news and public affairs program where civic and political leaders provide context to the issues at the forefront of life in Wisconsin. 7:30 p.m. Fridays
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Janet Protasiewicz on the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protesiewicz, one of two liberals in a four-candidate primary for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discusses differing perspectives…
Daniel Kelly on the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, one of two conservatives in a four-candidate primary for a seat on the state's high court, discusses differing…
Brian Schimming on the 2023 outlook of Wisconsin Republicans
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming discusses the party's plans as it maintains control of the state Legislature, shares power in Congress and prepares…
Highlights from the first 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court forum
Wisconsin Supreme Court justice candidates Everett Mitchell, Janet Protasiewicz, Jennifer Dorow and Daniel Kelly spoke to voters at a forum in Madison ahead of the February 2023 primary election.
Former Dodge County DA Kurt Klomberg on prosecutor stresses
Former Dodge County District Attorney Kurt Klomberg discusses job strains and workload demands for prosecutors that contribute to staffing shortages in an interview prior to resigning Jan. 12, 2023.
Former Dodge County DA Kurt Klomberg on why he resigned
Former Dodge County District Attorney Kurt Klomberg shares his concerns about understaffing of prosecuting attorneys in the office and why that led him to resign…
Why Wisconsin courts need more prosecutors, public defenders
Due to the low pay and high stress of these positions, counties around the state do not have enough attorneys to keep the criminal justice system running at a speedy pace, particularly in rural areas.
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