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Evers appoints York to Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Gov. Tony Evers appointed Katie York to the Court of Appeals – District IV to fill the vacancy created by Judge Brian Blanchard’s retirement, with a term ending July 31, 2028, and separately named Monroe County Circuit Judge Todd Ziegler to the District IV Court of Appeals to replace Judge Chris Taylor, with a term ending July 31, 2027.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission warns against election betting

The Wisconsin Elections Commission warns that voters cannot bet on an election outcome and then cast a ballot in the same election, with potential voter-qualification challenges and felony-level penalties. The guidance highlights prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, notes limited federal action but existing state laws in Wisconsin and other states, and references proposed federal STOP Corrupt Bets Act as context.

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