Wisconsin Senate News

Drunken Driving Bill Passed by Wisconsin Senate

Drunken drivers who injure someone would have to spend at least 30 days in jail under a bill that has passed the Wisconsin state Senate. Democratic Sen. Tim Carpenter argued that the Legislature didn’t do enough this year to combat …

Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill Limiting Parents’ Liability in Teen Crashes

Parents of teen drivers who get into accidents would only be liable for up to $300,000 in claims under a bill that has passed the Wisconsin Senate. The Senate voted 17-16 to pass the bill on Wednesday, after Democrats used …

Wisconsin Senate Approves $136K for Wrongful Conviction

The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill that would increase compensation for a wrongfully convicted man. Robert Lee Stinson spent 23 years in prison for a Milwaukee homicide he didn’t commit. Stinson asked the state claims board for $115,000, or …