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A new chapter of life brings new legal rights and responsibilities. A brief legal guide and resources can help parents and new legal adults navigate this exciting new phase of life.

State Bar Lobbyists Cale Battles and Lynne Davis discuss their work advocating for policies that affect the legal profession and advance access to justice (Previously published in Wisconsin Lawyer).

Negotiations between Gov. Evers and legislative leaders led to compromises over the final budget, which was signed into law July 3.

Legislative leaders and Governor Evers were able to work out a bipartisan agreement on the biennial budget after a deadline passed on June 30. Here's where issues that affect State Bar members stand.

The Joint Finance Committee voted to recommend funding for pay progression and new positions for criminal justice staff. A decision on civil legal aid funding was postponed.

Ongoing, sustainable investment is needed in Wisconsin's criminal justice system. The best way to ensure that happens this budget cycle is for lawmakers to hear from you.