Wisconsin Senate approves prescription drug step therapy
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal designed to make it easier for patients to get needed prescription drugs even when insurance companies force them to try less-expensive alternatives first.The Senate approved the measure unanimously on a voice vote Wednesday.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal designed to make it easier for patients to get needed prescription drugs even when insurance companies force them to try less-expensive alternatives first.The Senate approved the measure unanimously on a voice vote Wednesday.
Republicans search for deal on road funding, ponder $10 increase in vehicle registration fee
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are eyeing a $10 increase on the $75 vehicle registration fee as part of a mix of funding to pay for roads in the state without raising the gas tax as Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are eyeing a $10 increase on the $75 vehicle registration fee as part of a mix of funding to pay for roads in the state without raising the gas tax as Gov.
No deal on roads, some senators propose portion of a plan
MADISON — With no deal on how to fund Wisconsin's transportation needs in sight, Republican senators on Wednesday proposed tapping $133 million in budget reserves to pay for repairs to county and town roads.The idea comes a day before the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee was to decide the larger issue of how to pay for local roads, highways and interstates as well as other transportation needs across the entire state.Road funding has long divided Republicans and was the issue that delayed passage of the last budget in 2017 until September.
MADISON — With no deal on how to fund Wisconsin's transportation needs in sight, Republican senators on Wednesday proposed tapping $133 million in budget reserves to pay for repairs to county and town roads.The idea comes a day before the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee was to decide the larger issue of how to pay for local roads, highways and interstates as well as other transportation needs across the entire state.Road funding has long divided Republicans and was the issue that delayed passage of the last budget in 2017 until September.
Queen Elizabeth, world leaders honor veterans on D-Day anniversary
PORTSMOUTH, England — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings that, at great human cost, turned the tide of World War II and helped liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.
PORTSMOUTH, England — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings that, at great human cost, turned the tide of World War II and helped liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.
Wisconsin's budget battle on hold, lawmakers feud over Medicaid expansion
MADISON -- The state's budget battle is apparently on hold.
MADISON -- The state's budget battle is apparently on hold.
'Tremendous professional:' Pres. Trump eases up, makes nice with Theresa May before she steps down
LONDON -- Making nice at the end, President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday, June 4 on his frequent criticisms of outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May over her handling of the tortured Brexit deal, declaring that history will remember her fondly if the United Kingdom can successfully leave the European Union.The latest chapter in the allies' storied "special relationship" played out as anti-President Trump protesters — with the infamous President Trump baby balloon bobbing overhead — thronged the streets of nearby central London.The president's unexpected compliments for May come just days before she was set to resign the leadership of her party after failing to secure a Brexit deal.
LONDON -- Making nice at the end, President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday, June 4 on his frequent criticisms of outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May over her handling of the tortured Brexit deal, declaring that history will remember her fondly if the United Kingdom can successfully leave the European Union.The latest chapter in the allies' storied "special relationship" played out as anti-President Trump protesters — with the infamous President Trump baby balloon bobbing overhead — thronged the streets of nearby central London.The president's unexpected compliments for May come just days before she was set to resign the leadership of her party after failing to secure a Brexit deal.
Thousands committed to make Milwaukee's Bradford Beach accessible to persons of all abilities
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced a plan on Monday, June 3 to make Bradford Beach accessible to everyone -- including people with disabilities.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks officials and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced a plan on Monday, June 3 to make Bradford Beach accessible to everyone -- including people with disabilities.
Republicans defend decision to reject Medicaid expansion
MADISON — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature said Tuesday, June 4 they will increase funding for hospitals, nursing homes, health care workers and other health care programs over the next two years, standing by their decision to reject Gov.
MADISON — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature said Tuesday, June 4 they will increase funding for hospitals, nursing homes, health care workers and other health care programs over the next two years, standing by their decision to reject Gov.
Gov. Evers won't rule out paying for roads without gas tax hike
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
'Healthier living:' Mayor Barrett kicks off 2019 'Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 3 kicked off his 2019 Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge in the City Hall Rotunda.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 3 kicked off his 2019 Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge in the City Hall Rotunda.
Mayor Tom Barrett kicks off Wisconsin Bike Week by riding Bublr bike to City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with members of Milwaukee's Common Council, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, Bublr Bikes and DPW staff, kicked off Wisconsin Bike Week on Monday morning, June 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with members of Milwaukee's Common Council, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, Bublr Bikes and DPW staff, kicked off Wisconsin Bike Week on Monday morning, June 3.
Ceremony, political jibes mark President Trump's first day in London
LONDON -- Mixing pageantry and pugilism, President Donald Trump plunged into his long-delayed state visit to Britain on Monday, June 3, welcomed with smiles and a cannon salute by the royals but launching political insults at others in a time of turmoil for both nations in the deep, if recently strained, alliance.It was a whirlwind of pomp, circumstance and protest for President Trump, who had lunch with Queen Elizabeth and tea with Prince Charles before a grand state dinner at Buckingham Palace.The queen used her toast to emphasize the importance of international institutions created by Britain, the United States and other allies after World War II, a subtle rebuttal to President Trump, a critic of NATO and the U.N.But most of the talk and the colorful images were just what the White House wanted to showcase President Trump as a statesman while, back home, the race to succeed him — and talk of impeaching him — heated up.
LONDON -- Mixing pageantry and pugilism, President Donald Trump plunged into his long-delayed state visit to Britain on Monday, June 3, welcomed with smiles and a cannon salute by the royals but launching political insults at others in a time of turmoil for both nations in the deep, if recently strained, alliance.It was a whirlwind of pomp, circumstance and protest for President Trump, who had lunch with Queen Elizabeth and tea with Prince Charles before a grand state dinner at Buckingham Palace.The queen used her toast to emphasize the importance of international institutions created by Britain, the United States and other allies after World War II, a subtle rebuttal to President Trump, a critic of NATO and the U.N.But most of the talk and the colorful images were just what the White House wanted to showcase President Trump as a statesman while, back home, the race to succeed him — and talk of impeaching him — heated up.
Pres. Trump made unannounced stop at Virginia church after deadly mass shooting
VIENNA, Va. — The pastor of a Virginia church asked God to give President Donald Trump wisdom to lead the country.Standing with President Trump at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Pastor David Platt said Sunday, June 2 that "fools despise wisdom and instruction."President Trump made an unannounced stop at the church after leaving his private golf club in Sterling, Virginia.
VIENNA, Va. — The pastor of a Virginia church asked God to give President Donald Trump wisdom to lead the country.Standing with President Trump at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Pastor David Platt said Sunday, June 2 that "fools despise wisdom and instruction."President Trump made an unannounced stop at the church after leaving his private golf club in Sterling, Virginia.
White House: Pres. Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs
WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about slapping tariffs on imports from Mexico but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the U.S. ally was stemming the flow of migrants enough to satisfy the administration."We intentionally left the declaration sort of ad hoc," Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, said on "Fox News Sunday.""So, there's no specific target, there's no specific percent, but things have to get better," Mulvaney said. "They have to get dramatically better and they have to get better quickly."He said the idea is to work with the Mexican government "to make sure that things did get better."Pres.
WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about slapping tariffs on imports from Mexico but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks being set to assess whether the U.S. ally was stemming the flow of migrants enough to satisfy the administration."We intentionally left the declaration sort of ad hoc," Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, said on "Fox News Sunday.""So, there's no specific target, there's no specific percent, but things have to get better," Mulvaney said. "They have to get dramatically better and they have to get better quickly."He said the idea is to work with the Mexican government "to make sure that things did get better."Pres.
Joe Biden declares LGBTQ rights his No. 1 legislative priority
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation's labor and civil rights laws.The former vice president shared his hopes of signing the legislation as part of a keynote address to hundreds of activists at the Human Rights Campaign's annual Ohio gala on the first day of Pride Month.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation's labor and civil rights laws.The former vice president shared his hopes of signing the legislation as part of a keynote address to hundreds of activists at the Human Rights Campaign's annual Ohio gala on the first day of Pride Month.
Wisconsin Democrats gather in Milwaukee for state convention
MILWAUKEE -- After the April State Supreme court election led to a letdown for state Democrats, following last fall’s sweep of Democratic candidates into statewide offices, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin rallying its members this weekend at its annual convention for what it sees as a decisive interim ahead of the city hosting the Democratic National Convention, and the 2020 general elections.Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- After the April State Supreme court election led to a letdown for state Democrats, following last fall’s sweep of Democratic candidates into statewide offices, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin rallying its members this weekend at its annual convention for what it sees as a decisive interim ahead of the city hosting the Democratic National Convention, and the 2020 general elections.Gov.
Fitzgerald, Vos: No gas tax increase to pay for roads
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's top Republicans say they'll scrap Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's top Republicans say they'll scrap Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump attacks Mueller, denies that Russia helped him win
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump angrily assailed special counsel Robert Mueller's motives on Thursday, a day after Mueller bluntly rebuffed Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump angrily assailed special counsel Robert Mueller's motives on Thursday, a day after Mueller bluntly rebuffed Pres.