The Wisconsin Senate’s top Republican signaled Thursday that he’s ready to act on an incentives bill that would bring a Foxconn plant to the state’s southeastern corner because he’s received assurances that state officials will know how quickly the company will create jobs. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has said over the last few days…
Court Rules Wisconsin Law Limiting Medical Malpractice Payouts Is Unconstitutional
Wisconsin’s cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional because it puts severely injured patients at a disadvantage, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. The state Supreme Court will almost certainly review the ruling. If it stands it would clear the way for unlimited compensation for pain, emotional anguish, and loss of enjoyment…
Lawmakers Push Bill Authorizing Robot Deliveries
A pair of state lawmakers tried to persuade a Senate committee Tuesday to approve a bill that would allow delivery robots to traverse Wisconsin sidewalks and crosswalks. The measure would limit the robots to operating only on sidewalks and in crosswalks, impose an 80-pound weight limit as well as a 10 mph speed limit and…