Supreme Court Rules on Act 10

    With a shockingly short turnaround, the Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated the controversial Budget Repair Bill last night around 5 pm, just moments before the Legislature was set to include the controversial measure in the 2011-2013 Biannual Budget.  The court ruled that Dane County circuit court judge Maryanne Sumi's ruling was void from outset as she had acted outside of her jurisdiction in declaring the law null.  In the majority opinion, the Court concluded that "...the Legislature did not violate the Wisconsin Constitution by the process it used." These tactics were to enact Wisconsin Act 10 in a special legislative session with less than 24 hours public notice.  It is unclear how this ruling might affect the contract signed between Local 474 and Vilas County.  Stay tuned for more updates.