Milwaukee County launches survey to assess community development needs
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) launched a survey Nov. 21, asking residents to submit input on housing and community development initiatives.Survey results will be used to develop the DHHS Housing Division five-year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan as part of a federal requirement to participate in housing and development funded programs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) launched a survey Nov. 21, asking residents to submit input on housing and community development initiatives.Survey results will be used to develop the DHHS Housing Division five-year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan as part of a federal requirement to participate in housing and development funded programs.
Gov. Tony Evers signs bill setting 5-year minimum for OWI homicides
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
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Wisconsin National Guard general won’t oust whistleblower until probe ends
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard’s top commander won’t finalize the discharge of a whistleblower who triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit until an investigation into whether the move amounts to retaliation.Maj.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard’s top commander won’t finalize the discharge of a whistleblower who triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit until an investigation into whether the move amounts to retaliation.Maj.
'We are stronger together:' Tom Barrett seeks 5th term as mayor in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20 his intention to run for reelection in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20 his intention to run for reelection in 2020.
MU Law Poll: Fewer Wisconsin voters think President Trump should be impeached, compared to October
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
FBI has asked for interview with whistleblower in President Trump impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The FBI in October requested an interview with the whistleblower whose complaint fueled the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.An agent from the FBI’s Washington field office reached out to the whistleblower’s lawyers to seek an interview about the substance of the complaint, according to this person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the request with The Associated Press.The person said it was clear from the FBI that the whistleblower was not regarded as the target of any investigation but rather a potential witness.
WASHINGTON — The FBI in October requested an interview with the whistleblower whose complaint fueled the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.An agent from the FBI’s Washington field office reached out to the whistleblower’s lawyers to seek an interview about the substance of the complaint, according to this person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the request with The Associated Press.The person said it was clear from the FBI that the whistleblower was not regarded as the target of any investigation but rather a potential witness.
'The USMCA is a win for Wisconsin workers:' Vice President Pence speaks in Marinette
MARINETTE, Wis. -- Vice President Mike Pence spoke at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) Nov. 20, discussing the United States' economy and military defense and, more specifically, President Donald Trump's United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).He opened by thanking FMM, a designer and builder of military marine vessels for the U.S. Navy, for the company's contributions to the country's national defense before shifting gears and addressing the ongoing impeachment hearings regarding President Trump."While Democrats in Congress continue to spend all their time on endless investigations and a partisan impeachment," Pence said in reference to impeachment hearings. "They haven't found time to fund our national defense, or give us the (budget) increases that President Trump knows we need."In addition to support for President Trump amid the impeachment hearings, Pence called for support for the USMCA which has been signed by President Trump but is yet to be ratified by Congress."The USMCA is a win for Wisconsin workers and American jobs, I promise you," Pence said.
MARINETTE, Wis. -- Vice President Mike Pence spoke at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) Nov. 20, discussing the United States' economy and military defense and, more specifically, President Donald Trump's United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).He opened by thanking FMM, a designer and builder of military marine vessels for the U.S. Navy, for the company's contributions to the country's national defense before shifting gears and addressing the ongoing impeachment hearings regarding President Trump."While Democrats in Congress continue to spend all their time on endless investigations and a partisan impeachment," Pence said in reference to impeachment hearings. "They haven't found time to fund our national defense, or give us the (budget) increases that President Trump knows we need."In addition to support for President Trump amid the impeachment hearings, Pence called for support for the USMCA which has been signed by President Trump but is yet to be ratified by Congress."The USMCA is a win for Wisconsin workers and American jobs, I promise you," Pence said.
National Guard launches investigation in Wisconsin discharge
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MADISON — U.S. Sen.
Unpredictable Sondland faces questions about President Trump, Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the most anticipated witness in the impeachment inquiry, is likely to be unpredictable when he faces questions about his evolving accounts of the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine and a newly revealed summertime phone call with President Donald Trump.Sondland, a wealthy hotelier President Trump tapped as his ambassador to the European Union, is more directly entangled than any witness yet in the Republican president’s efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and Democrats in the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON — Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the most anticipated witness in the impeachment inquiry, is likely to be unpredictable when he faces questions about his evolving accounts of the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine and a newly revealed summertime phone call with President Donald Trump.Sondland, a wealthy hotelier President Trump tapped as his ambassador to the European Union, is more directly entangled than any witness yet in the Republican president’s efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and Democrats in the 2016 election.
President Trump's call ‘improper,’ aide testifies; GOP hits his loyalty
WASHINGTON — A career Army officer testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s call with Ukraine was “improper,” as Republicans in the impeachment inquiry tried to undercut the national security official with remarkable exchanges questioning his loyalty to the U.S.Lt.
WASHINGTON — A career Army officer testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s call with Ukraine was “improper,” as Republicans in the impeachment inquiry tried to undercut the national security official with remarkable exchanges questioning his loyalty to the U.S.Lt.
Revealed: Bucks exceed inclusionary hiring goals for construction of Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 they have exceeded significant diversity and inclusion hiring goals for the construction of Fiserv Forum, in addition to meeting a living wage requirement for the workforce credited with constructing the world-class venue.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 they have exceeded significant diversity and inclusion hiring goals for the construction of Fiserv Forum, in addition to meeting a living wage requirement for the workforce credited with constructing the world-class venue.
Republican lawmaker files lawsuit against Evers over records
MADISON -- The Republican co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force Gov.
MADISON -- The Republican co-chair of the Legislature’s budget committee filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force Gov.
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AG Josh Kaul announces $1.5M to expand drug and diversion courts
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul is divvying up $1.5 million in grants for drug courts.The 2019-21 state budget includes $1.5 million for expanding drug courts.
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul is divvying up $1.5 million in grants for drug courts.The 2019-21 state budget includes $1.5 million for expanding drug courts.
Gov. Tony Evers: No ‘immediate’ plans for another gun special session
MADISON — It doesn’t look like Gov.
MADISON — It doesn’t look like Gov.
Democrats invite President Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.Pushing back against accusations from the president that the process has been stacked against him, Pelosi said President Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing if he chooses.“If he has information that is exculpatory, that means ex, taking away, culpable, blame, then we look forward to seeing it,” she said in an interview that aired Sunday, Nov. 17 on CBS’s "Face the Nation.” President Trump “could come right before the committee and talk, speak all the truth that he wants if he wants,” she said.Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer echoed that suggestion.“If Donald Trump doesn’t agree with what he’s hearing, doesn’t like what he’s hearing, he shouldn’t tweet.
WASHINGTON — Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.Pushing back against accusations from the president that the process has been stacked against him, Pelosi said President Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing if he chooses.“If he has information that is exculpatory, that means ex, taking away, culpable, blame, then we look forward to seeing it,” she said in an interview that aired Sunday, Nov. 17 on CBS’s "Face the Nation.” President Trump “could come right before the committee and talk, speak all the truth that he wants if he wants,” she said.Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer echoed that suggestion.“If Donald Trump doesn’t agree with what he’s hearing, doesn’t like what he’s hearing, he shouldn’t tweet.
White House urgently ramps up push for drug cost legislation
WASHINGTON — The White House is ramping up its push to get a bill through Congress that curbs prescription drug costs, feeling a new urgency as the impeachment investigation advances amid the 2020 election campaign.The effort has progressed beyond anything seen in years, says President Donald Trump’s top domestic policy adviser. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront these issues in a nonideological fashion,” adviser Joe Grogan said in a recent session with reporters.“Unfortunately,” Grogan explained, “there are some current complications.”After months of dialogue, the White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have parted ways on Medicare price negotiations that Pelosi advocates and Pres.
WASHINGTON — The White House is ramping up its push to get a bill through Congress that curbs prescription drug costs, feeling a new urgency as the impeachment investigation advances amid the 2020 election campaign.The effort has progressed beyond anything seen in years, says President Donald Trump’s top domestic policy adviser. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront these issues in a nonideological fashion,” adviser Joe Grogan said in a recent session with reporters.“Unfortunately,” Grogan explained, “there are some current complications.”After months of dialogue, the White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have parted ways on Medicare price negotiations that Pelosi advocates and Pres.
Pres. Trump defends an unlikely target: Joe Biden
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is defending an unlikely target: Joe Biden.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is defending an unlikely target: Joe Biden.Pres.
Biden warns about Pres. Trump during campaign event in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Former Vice President Joe Biden brought an alarmist warning to a diverse crowd of Democrats late Saturday in early-caucus Nevada during a town hall at an elementary school in a historically minority Las Vegas neighborhood.Biden opened the event saying that as long as Donald Trump is president, the security and future of the United States is at risk.“As long as he’s there, everything we care about as a nation, and the issues we care about, are in the balance,” Biden said.Trump state campaign chief Adam Laxalt responded that voters in 2020 will reject Biden and the Democratic “extremist liberal vision for America” and “choose freedom and economic growth instead.”With fewer than 100 days before Nevada Democratic party caucuses, Biden is among the front-runners in crowded field of Democratic candidates for president.His evening appearance drew more than 250 people one day before Biden and most other Democratic presidential candidates are due to attend a campaign event at a Las Vegas Strip resort.
LAS VEGAS — Former Vice President Joe Biden brought an alarmist warning to a diverse crowd of Democrats late Saturday in early-caucus Nevada during a town hall at an elementary school in a historically minority Las Vegas neighborhood.Biden opened the event saying that as long as Donald Trump is president, the security and future of the United States is at risk.“As long as he’s there, everything we care about as a nation, and the issues we care about, are in the balance,” Biden said.Trump state campaign chief Adam Laxalt responded that voters in 2020 will reject Biden and the Democratic “extremist liberal vision for America” and “choose freedom and economic growth instead.”With fewer than 100 days before Nevada Democratic party caucuses, Biden is among the front-runners in crowded field of Democratic candidates for president.His evening appearance drew more than 250 people one day before Biden and most other Democratic presidential candidates are due to attend a campaign event at a Las Vegas Strip resort.