Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch, Author at Wisconsin Watch

A frosted glass panel displays a circular image reading “WISCONSIN COURT OF APPEALS” with a blindfolded figure holding scales at the center and stars around the border.

Forward, Government

A Wisconsin Appeals Court election was shaping up to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Appeals Court races in Wisconsin have gotten more expensive as conservatives and liberals clash in the Milwaukee suburbs.

A crumpled illustrated bill on a wooden surface shows a dome building, a central figure holding a gavel and text including “STATE OF WISCONSIN,” “SUPREME COURT” and “144.5M”

Supreme Costs: A condensed version of our series on the ‘obscene’ spending on Wisconsin justices

By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch. Graphic design by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin WatchDecember 8, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Interior view of an ornate building with columns and lamps framing an entrance labeled "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative arch.

Sick of those state Supreme Court campaign ads, Wisconsin? Here’s how other states avoid them

By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch. Graphic design by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin WatchDecember 5, 2025December 4, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ornate columns and carved stone surround an entrance marked "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative ceiling and skylight.

Unlimited donations, weak recusal rules led to record Wisconsin Supreme Court spending

By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch. Graphic design by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin WatchDecember 4, 2025May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A crumpled illustrated bill on a wooden surface shows a dome building, a central figure holding a gavel and text including “STATE OF WISCONSIN,” “SUPREME COURT” and “144.5M”

Wisconsin Supreme Court elections have drawn an ‘obscene’ amount of spending. Here’s why and what can be done about it.

By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch. Graphic design by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch December 3, 2025May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Necedah village sign next to a road with snow on the ground

How Wisconsin Republican lawmakers tweaked the state aid formula to benefit GOP communities

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch May 1, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Emergency worker in mask walks near fire trucks and a police car.

The $300 million competition for making local Wisconsin government more efficient starts soon

by Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch May 1, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch