Last week, the Joint Finance Committee voted to recommend pay progression and new positions for the criminal justice system. Advocates await a decision on civil legal aid after the last meeting was postponed. Read more and take action: wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

The Joint Finance Committee is expected to finish recommendations for the budget by the end of the week. Send a message to your legislators about the importance of funding civil legal aid before this critical vote! wisbar.org/aboutus/govern…

"According to a 2017 LSC study...75% of [rural households], 80% of households with persons with disabilities and 97% of households with domestic violence or sexual assault survivors [faced] at least one civil legal issue in the previous year." greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/loc…

Several issues important to the practice of law are being considered by the legislature. Read Rotunda Report to learn more! wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. Thanks to WI Act 40, Senator Eric Wimberger, Rep. Ron Tusler, and the work of the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section, parties in a divorce or separation can hold a final hearing by affidavit. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/a…

.Van Wanggaard and Jessie Rodriguez introduced a bill that would more fairly compensate the wrongfully convicted: wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

.State Bar of Wisconsin member Ray Dall'Osto testifies in support of AB 583, increasing compensation limits for exonerees. Thanks to Van Wanggaard and Jessie Rodriguez for their leadership to bring justice to the wrongfully imprisoned.

A new law drafted by the State Bar's Family Law Section will allow divorce by affidavit, saving time and money and lowering stress for those involved. Read more at Rotunda Report: wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

Yesterday, Gov. Evers signed Act 82 into law, introduced on behalf of the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section. Thanks to Senator Jesse James and Rep. Ron Tusler for introducing this important legislation. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/a…

State Bar member Ray Dall’Osto returned to the Capitol to testify on SB 577, increasing exoneree compensation. The State Bar of Wisconsin supports justice for the wrongfully imprisoned and thanks bill sponsors Van Wanggaard and Jessie Rodriguez for introducing this legislation.

Following the legislature can get overwhelming. Here's a list of helpful tips to keep up with the Capitol in the busy spring legislative session. wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

The legislature is rapidly drawing to a close for the 2025-26 session. Here's a quick overview of legislation of interest to State Bar members. wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

A bill that would have increased statutory limits to compensation for exonerees didn't get a floor vote as the Assembly finished most of its business last week. wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…

On the way to a Senate meeting, American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke and State Bar of Wisconsin member Tatiana Shirasaki ran into Rep. Glenn Grothman and snapped this impromptu selfie! #ABADays

.State Bar of Wisconsin member Tatiana Shirasaki, Natalia Shirasaki-Krahn, and American Bar Association President Michelle Behnke met with Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Senator Ron Johnson for #ABADay today to discuss issues important to the legal profession.

ABA Day 2026: Connecting Wisconsin's Leaders in the Law with Congress wisbar.org/NewsPublicatio…