'A win-win-win:' 110 computers donated to House of Correction to be recycled by inmates
FRANKLIN -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Wednesday, Sept. 4 announced the donation of 110 computers to the House of Correction in Franklin.The donation was made in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW)/ National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).According to a press release, IBEW/ NECA purchased the former ITT Technical Institute on Layton Avenue in Greenfield, and it operates as the second campus for the Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center (JATC).The release said the dated electronics would go to the House of Correction's recycling program, rather than an e-waste recycler, which would cost taxpayers.
FRANKLIN -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Wednesday, Sept. 4 announced the donation of 110 computers to the House of Correction in Franklin.The donation was made in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494 (IBEW)/ National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).According to a press release, IBEW/ NECA purchased the former ITT Technical Institute on Layton Avenue in Greenfield, and it operates as the second campus for the Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center (JATC).The release said the dated electronics would go to the House of Correction's recycling program, rather than an e-waste recycler, which would cost taxpayers.
Marquette Law School poll: Dems edge President Trump in potential 2020 matches
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
Wisconsin Republicans renew fetal tissue research ban bill
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are renewing their attempt to ban the use of aborted fetal tissue in research or any other purpose.State Sen.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are renewing their attempt to ban the use of aborted fetal tissue in research or any other purpose.State Sen.
'Long-established Wisconsin company' to open production facility in Century City
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to make a major jobs announcement in Milwaukee.The announcement was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, but unfortunately had to be rescheduled "as a result of unforseen circumstances." Officials said Tuesday they "anticipate a formal announcement in the next day or two."According to a news release, a 175,000 square foot production facility will be built in Milwaukee's Century City business park.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to make a major jobs announcement in Milwaukee.The announcement was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, but unfortunately had to be rescheduled "as a result of unforseen circumstances." Officials said Tuesday they "anticipate a formal announcement in the next day or two."According to a news release, a 175,000 square foot production facility will be built in Milwaukee's Century City business park.
Envoy says US-Taliban deal would see 5,000 troops leave 1st
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.
US and Poland sign agreement to cooperate on 5G technology
WARSAW, Poland — The U.S. and Poland signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate on new 5G technology amid growing concerns about Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.Vice President Mike Pence and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed the deal in Warsaw, where Pence is filling in for President Donald Trump, who scrapped his trip at the last minute because of Hurricane Dorian.The signing comes amid a global battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the world's biggest maker of network infrastructure equipment, over network security.The agreement endorses the principles developed by cybersecurity officials from dozens of countries at a summit in Prague earlier this year to counter threats and ensure the safety of next generation mobile networks.
WARSAW, Poland — The U.S. and Poland signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate on new 5G technology amid growing concerns about Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.Vice President Mike Pence and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed the deal in Warsaw, where Pence is filling in for President Donald Trump, who scrapped his trip at the last minute because of Hurricane Dorian.The signing comes amid a global battle between the U.S. and Huawei, the world's biggest maker of network infrastructure equipment, over network security.The agreement endorses the principles developed by cybersecurity officials from dozens of countries at a summit in Prague earlier this year to counter threats and ensure the safety of next generation mobile networks.
Iran warns of 'strong step' from atomic deal if no new terms
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
Pres. Trump says he'll work with Congress to stop mass shootings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
Latest US, Chinese tariff hikes take effect in trade war
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
'A lot of death happening:' Milwaukee moms unite community with march against gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
'Likely to raise prices:' Tariffs on Chinese imports could deliver direct hit on consumers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
Campaign to lure young workers to Wisconsin will continue despite lack of funding
MADISON — Organizers said a marketing campaign to encourage young professionals from elsewhere in the Midwest to move to Wisconsin will continue despite a lack of funding from this year's state budget.Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Organizers said a marketing campaign to encourage young professionals from elsewhere in the Midwest to move to Wisconsin will continue despite a lack of funding from this year's state budget.Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump at golf club after going to Camp David to track storm
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
Bernie Sanders: Medicare for All means more taxes, better coverage
FLORENCE, S.C. — Health care was the focus of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' second day of campaigning in the critical early-voting state of South Carolina, where lack of Medicaid expansion has left thousands unable to obtain health coverage.The Vermont senator visited Florence on Friday for a town hall meeting on "Medicare for All ." His signature proposal, relaunched in the Senate earlier this year, would replace job-based and individual private health insurance with a government-run plan that guarantees coverage for all with no premiums, deductibles and only minimal copays for certain services."While this health care system is not working for working families, it is working for one group of people," Sanders told a crowd gathered in the afternoon sun at an outdoor amphitheater. "The function of a rational health care system is not to make billions for insurance companies and drug companies.
FLORENCE, S.C. — Health care was the focus of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' second day of campaigning in the critical early-voting state of South Carolina, where lack of Medicaid expansion has left thousands unable to obtain health coverage.The Vermont senator visited Florence on Friday for a town hall meeting on "Medicare for All ." His signature proposal, relaunched in the Senate earlier this year, would replace job-based and individual private health insurance with a government-run plan that guarantees coverage for all with no premiums, deductibles and only minimal copays for certain services."While this health care system is not working for working families, it is working for one group of people," Sanders told a crowd gathered in the afternoon sun at an outdoor amphitheater. "The function of a rational health care system is not to make billions for insurance companies and drug companies.
Gov. Evers authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to help with Hurricane Dorian response
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
Nancy who? GOP targets House Dem 'squad' in campaign attacks
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
Pres. Donald Trump gets statue in wife's homeland of Slovenia
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
'Landmark day:' President Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."