President Trump nominates Mark Esper to be defense chief, succeeding Jim Mattis
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Senate to confirm Mark Esper as the successor to former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, whose resignation last December opened an unprecedented period of senior-level instability at the Pentagon.The moment the nomination was received by the Senate on Monday afternoon, Esper was required to step out of his role as acting defense secretary — a job he has held since June — until he is confirmed as the permanent secretary.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Senate to confirm Mark Esper as the successor to former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, whose resignation last December opened an unprecedented period of senior-level instability at the Pentagon.The moment the nomination was received by the Senate on Monday afternoon, Esper was required to step out of his role as acting defense secretary — a job he has held since June — until he is confirmed as the permanent secretary.
President Trump signs order to make American-made goods more American
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring federal agencies to purchase products using more American components.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett speaks at National Disability Voter Registration Week
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, IndependenceFirst, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 15 discussed voter registration and accessible voting.This, as July 15 -19 marks National Disability Voter Registration Week.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, IndependenceFirst, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 15 discussed voter registration and accessible voting.This, as July 15 -19 marks National Disability Voter Registration Week.
Scott Walker to take new job, won't run for office in 2022
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Gov.
Ryan Braun helps kick off SHARP Literacy's summer reading program: 'Something I've really enjoyed'
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball players are called the boys of summer, and even though that's when the game is played, the Milwaukee Brewers also want kids to remember to do something else during summer break.Most days in the summer, you can find Ryan Braun on the baseball field, but on June 25, he delivered an important message at the the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center."I encourage all of you guys to learn about the joys of reading," said Braun.The Brewers outfielder, with some help from the Famous Racing Sausages, kicked off the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.
MILWAUKEE -- Baseball players are called the boys of summer, and even though that's when the game is played, the Milwaukee Brewers also want kids to remember to do something else during summer break.Most days in the summer, you can find Ryan Braun on the baseball field, but on June 25, he delivered an important message at the the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center."I encourage all of you guys to learn about the joys of reading," said Braun.The Brewers outfielder, with some help from the Famous Racing Sausages, kicked off the SHARP Literacy summer educational program involving approximately 375 students.
Pres. Trump tells liberal Democratic congresswomen they should leave the US
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is wading provocatively into a rift between a group of liberal Democratic congresswomen and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In tweets Sunday, Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is wading provocatively into a rift between a group of liberal Democratic congresswomen and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In tweets Sunday, Pres.
Pres. Trump says nationwide immigration arrests to begin Sunday: 'Nothing to be secret about'
WASHINGTON — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said efforts to deport families with orders to leave the country will continue after an upcoming national sweep that President Donald Trump said would start Sunday.Matthew Albence, the agency's acting director, said targets were on an "accelerated docket" of immigration court cases for predominantly Central Americans who recently arrived at the U.S. border in unprecedented numbers.
WASHINGTON — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said efforts to deport families with orders to leave the country will continue after an upcoming national sweep that President Donald Trump said would start Sunday.Matthew Albence, the agency's acting director, said targets were on an "accelerated docket" of immigration court cases for predominantly Central Americans who recently arrived at the U.S. border in unprecedented numbers.
Pres. Trump asks Supreme Court to unfreeze border wall money
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a freeze on Pentagon money it wants to use to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.Two lower courts have ruled against the administration in a lawsuit over the funding.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a freeze on Pentagon money it wants to use to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.Two lower courts have ruled against the administration in a lawsuit over the funding.
Pres. Trump pushes trade deal in formerly blue Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump barnstormed for his new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to Wisconsin on Friday, hoping that its economic impact will help him to retain a battleground state vital to his re-election effort."I'm great to be back in your great state, a state that I won," said President Trump.President Trump reminisced over his 2016 upset, and touted the campaign promises he says he's delivered."Millions and millions of jobs were lost in what I called the stupid years.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump barnstormed for his new trade deal with Mexico and Canada during a visit to Wisconsin on Friday, hoping that its economic impact will help him to retain a battleground state vital to his re-election effort."I'm great to be back in your great state, a state that I won," said President Trump.President Trump reminisced over his 2016 upset, and touted the campaign promises he says he's delivered."Millions and millions of jobs were lost in what I called the stupid years.
Green Bay Packers profit drops 98% to $724,000, hurt by losing
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second straight season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and change in head coach from Mike McCarthy to Matt LaFleur.Green Bay's profit in the year ending March 31 was down 97.9% from $34.1 million in the year ending March 2018 and more than 99% from the record $75 million in the previous fiscal year."From a financial standpoint, it was a unique year for the Packers," Packers President Mark Murphy said Friday.Expenses rose from $420.9 million to $477.2 million, boosted by Rodgers' $134 million, four-year deal and the contracts for several free agents: outside linebackers Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and guard Billy Turner."We were a little more aggressive than we've been in a number of years," Murphy said.While overall revenue increased 5.1% to $477.9 million, local revenue improved by only 2.3%, hurt by consecutive losing seasons that impacted Pro Shop visits and tours of Lambeau Field and the Packers Hall of Fame."If we can get back to the playoffs and get to the Super Bowl, that always helps," Murphy said. "We have a policy regarding our season-ticket pricing.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second straight season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and change in head coach from Mike McCarthy to Matt LaFleur.Green Bay's profit in the year ending March 31 was down 97.9% from $34.1 million in the year ending March 2018 and more than 99% from the record $75 million in the previous fiscal year."From a financial standpoint, it was a unique year for the Packers," Packers President Mark Murphy said Friday.Expenses rose from $420.9 million to $477.2 million, boosted by Rodgers' $134 million, four-year deal and the contracts for several free agents: outside linebackers Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and guard Billy Turner."We were a little more aggressive than we've been in a number of years," Murphy said.While overall revenue increased 5.1% to $477.9 million, local revenue improved by only 2.3%, hurt by consecutive losing seasons that impacted Pro Shop visits and tours of Lambeau Field and the Packers Hall of Fame."If we can get back to the playoffs and get to the Super Bowl, that always helps," Murphy said. "We have a policy regarding our season-ticket pricing.
Trump administration citizenship plan will face logistical, legal hurdles
WASHINGTON — After failing to get his citizenship question on the census, President Donald Trump now says his fallback plan will provide an even more accurate count — determining the citizenship of 90 percent of the population "or more." But his plan will likely be limited by logistical hurdles and legal restrictions.Pres.
WASHINGTON — After failing to get his citizenship question on the census, President Donald Trump now says his fallback plan will provide an even more accurate count — determining the citizenship of 90 percent of the population "or more." But his plan will likely be limited by logistical hurdles and legal restrictions.Pres.
'I'm speechless:' President Trump signs Milwaukee woman's Christian Louboutin heels
MILWAUKEE -- Air Force One touched down in Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 bringing President Donald Trump to our area.
MILWAUKEE -- Air Force One touched down in Milwaukee on Friday, July 12 bringing President Donald Trump to our area.
Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.President Trump announced the news with Acosta by his side at the White House as President Trump left on a trip to the Midwest.Acosta says stepping aside was the right decision.He was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 nonprosecution agreement with Epstein.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.President Trump announced the news with Acosta by his side at the White House as President Trump left on a trip to the Midwest.Acosta says stepping aside was the right decision.He was the U.S. attorney in Miami when he oversaw a 2008 nonprosecution agreement with Epstein.
President Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after 'American Carnage' excerpts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unloaded via Twitter on Republican former House Speaker Paul Ryan after Ryan's comments critical of President Trump appeared in excerpts from a new book.Ryan condemns President Trump in "American Carnage," by Tim Alberta of Politico, in excerpts running in various publications.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unloaded via Twitter on Republican former House Speaker Paul Ryan after Ryan's comments critical of President Trump appeared in excerpts from a new book.Ryan condemns President Trump in "American Carnage," by Tim Alberta of Politico, in excerpts running in various publications.
President Trump abandons effort to put citizenship question on census, will pursue other ways to get data
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abandoned his controversial bid to demand citizenship details from all respondents in next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
Memo: General fund $651 million short heading into next budget
MADISON — New projections show Wisconsin's general fund will be about $650 million short of meeting spending commitments heading into the into the 2021-23 state budget.The Legislative Fiscal Bureau released a memo Thursday that shows spending commitments under current law and the newly passed 2019-21 state budget, ranging from debt service to state worker raises to grants, will outpace revenues by the beginning of the next budget by $651 million.The fiscal bureau cautions that the projections don't take into account potential revenue increases or changes in state population, state program caseloads, employee compensation or inflation.
MADISON — New projections show Wisconsin's general fund will be about $650 million short of meeting spending commitments heading into the into the 2021-23 state budget.The Legislative Fiscal Bureau released a memo Thursday that shows spending commitments under current law and the newly passed 2019-21 state budget, ranging from debt service to state worker raises to grants, will outpace revenues by the beginning of the next budget by $651 million.The fiscal bureau cautions that the projections don't take into account potential revenue increases or changes in state population, state program caseloads, employee compensation or inflation.