MADISON — Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Not if, but when: Wisconsin, Milwaukee continue preventive measures against coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- It's not a question of if, but rather a matter of when.
MILWAUKEE -- It's not a question of if, but rather a matter of when.
'Our hearts go out:' Leaders from city, state, nation react to Miller Brewery shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Tony Evers shared messages in the wake of the Miller Brewery shooting to not only the people of Milwaukee, but all of Wisconsin.Police say five people were fatally shot, and the shooter, a Milwaukee man, 51, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Governor Tony Evers shared messages in the wake of the Miller Brewery shooting to not only the people of Milwaukee, but all of Wisconsin.Police say five people were fatally shot, and the shooter, a Milwaukee man, 51, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican-authored $250 million income tax cut
WAUWATOSA — Democratic Gov.
WAUWATOSA — Democratic Gov.
Air Force reservist picked to lead Wisconsin National Guard
MADISON — A brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force reserves who has more than 25 years of military experience will take over as commander of the Wisconsin National Guard following a sexual assault scandal that led to the former leader resigning in December, Gov.
MADISON — A brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force reserves who has more than 25 years of military experience will take over as commander of the Wisconsin National Guard following a sexual assault scandal that led to the former leader resigning in December, Gov.
What's dead, what's likely to become law in Wisconsin
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature is hurtling toward the end of its two-year session with multiple high-profile bills still in limbo, including a $250 million income tax cut, a plan to allow bars to stay open until nearly dawn during the Democratic National Convention and banning anyone under age 21 from vaping.The Assembly met for its final planned day of the session last week, with the Senate to return for one last day in late March.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature is hurtling toward the end of its two-year session with multiple high-profile bills still in limbo, including a $250 million income tax cut, a plan to allow bars to stay open until nearly dawn during the Democratic National Convention and banning anyone under age 21 from vaping.The Assembly met for its final planned day of the session last week, with the Senate to return for one last day in late March.
Wisconsin Legislature sends $250 million tax cut to governor
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday sent a $250 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin Assembly votes to require teaching the Holocaust
MADISON — Teaching about the Holocaust to middle and high school students in Wisconsin would be required under a bill passed unanimously Feb. 18 by the state Assembly.The measure now heads to the Senate.The bill had broad support at a public hearing earlier this month from those who work to keep alive the memory of the organized mass murder of 6 million Jews and others by the Nazis under Adolf Hitler.Proponents worry that as memory of the Holocaust fades, and the number of survivors who can tell their stories dwindle, younger generations will not learn about the systematic killing of the Jews and others.Eleven states currently requiring teaching Holocaust history.
MADISON — Teaching about the Holocaust to middle and high school students in Wisconsin would be required under a bill passed unanimously Feb. 18 by the state Assembly.The measure now heads to the Senate.The bill had broad support at a public hearing earlier this month from those who work to keep alive the memory of the organized mass murder of 6 million Jews and others by the Nazis under Adolf Hitler.Proponents worry that as memory of the Holocaust fades, and the number of survivors who can tell their stories dwindle, younger generations will not learn about the systematic killing of the Jews and others.Eleven states currently requiring teaching Holocaust history.
Wisconsin Senate Democrats block vote on tax cut bill
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday debated a Republican-authored $250 million income tax cut proposal that could be on a collision course with Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday debated a Republican-authored $250 million income tax cut proposal that could be on a collision course with Democratic Gov.
MADISON— Gov.
Wisconsin Senate approves procedures for police body cams
MADISON — The public would have access to most police body camera video under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Senate.Open records advocates, media members and a broad array of law enforcement groups support the compromise bill detailing public access to police body camera footage.
MADISON — The public would have access to most police body camera video under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Senate.Open records advocates, media members and a broad array of law enforcement groups support the compromise bill detailing public access to police body camera footage.
Wisconsin tribal leader calls for action on opioids
MADISON — The leader of the Forest County Potawatomi Community on Tuesday urged Wisconsin policymakers to work together to fight the scourge of opioid abuse that he said was hitting the state's native populations hard.Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., used the annual State of the Tribes speech to call for a “sharp focus” on opioid abuse.“Our children and grandchildren will remember and thank you for the things you do on this issue today," he said in the speech given in the Assembly chamber.
MADISON — The leader of the Forest County Potawatomi Community on Tuesday urged Wisconsin policymakers to work together to fight the scourge of opioid abuse that he said was hitting the state's native populations hard.Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., used the annual State of the Tribes speech to call for a “sharp focus” on opioid abuse.“Our children and grandchildren will remember and thank you for the things you do on this issue today," he said in the speech given in the Assembly chamber.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bill targeting drug prices
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly is slated to vote Tuesday on a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs.The measure is part of a growing call nationwide to do something about rising prescription drug prices.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly is slated to vote Tuesday on a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs.The measure is part of a growing call nationwide to do something about rising prescription drug prices.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bills fighting water pollution
MADISON — A bipartisan, $10 million package of more than a dozen bills designed to combat groundwater contamination in Wisconsin is slated for approval in the state Assembly on Tuesday.The bills contain the recommendations from a water quality task force called by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to address growing concerns about groundwater contamination in the state.
MADISON — A bipartisan, $10 million package of more than a dozen bills designed to combat groundwater contamination in Wisconsin is slated for approval in the state Assembly on Tuesday.The bills contain the recommendations from a water quality task force called by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to address growing concerns about groundwater contamination in the state.
Finance committee to hold hearing, vote on Republican tax cut plan
MADISON — Republican lawmakers are set to begin a last-minute push to pass a $250 million income tax cut plan Monday with a public hearing and vote in the Legislature's powerful finance committee.Approval would clear the way for floor votes in the Senate on Wednesday and in the Assembly on Thursday, during its last floor period of the two-year legislative session.
MADISON — Republican lawmakers are set to begin a last-minute push to pass a $250 million income tax cut plan Monday with a public hearing and vote in the Legislature's powerful finance committee.Approval would clear the way for floor votes in the Senate on Wednesday and in the Assembly on Thursday, during its last floor period of the two-year legislative session.
Wisconsin Republicans propose $250 million income tax cut
MADISON — Assembly Republicans say they want to give you a $100 tax cut with the state's projected budget surplus.
MADISON — Assembly Republicans say they want to give you a $100 tax cut with the state's projected budget surplus.
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Evers signs off on National Guard improvement plan
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.