Budget panel OKs Gov. Evers' clean water borrowing plan
MADISON — The Legislature's budget-writing committee overwhelmingly approved Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Legislature's budget-writing committee overwhelmingly approved Democratic Gov.
'I am running for re-election:' Chris Abele seeks another term as Milwaukee County executive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Tuesday, May 14 he is seeking re-election to the post.Abele issued the following statement in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Tuesday, May 14 he is seeking re-election to the post.Abele issued the following statement in a news release:
Aaron Rodgers' Game of Thrones appearance has viewers taking a closer look
MILWAUKEE -- Did you see him?
MILWAUKEE -- Did you see him?
Connecticut man accused of threatening to kill Pres. Trump
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man has been indicted on charges that he threatened to kill President Donald Trump and sent letters he claimed contained anthrax.Gary Joseph Gravelle of New Haven faces charges including conveying false information about an explosive and threats against the president.Authorities say 51-year-old Gravelle last year sent letters addressed to Pres.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut man has been indicted on charges that he threatened to kill President Donald Trump and sent letters he claimed contained anthrax.Gary Joseph Gravelle of New Haven faces charges including conveying false information about an explosive and threats against the president.Authorities say 51-year-old Gravelle last year sent letters addressed to Pres.
Without key players Scott Walker and Paul Ryan, Wisconsin GOP plots rebuild for 2020
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans determined to deliver Wisconsin for President Donald Trump next year will be doing it with a party working to rebuild after the departure of its two biggest stars and a rough midterm election that sent it reeling.The Wisconsin GOP heads into its state convention that starts Friday with a plan that depends on rebuilding from the ground up after former House Speaker Paul Ryan retired and Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans determined to deliver Wisconsin for President Donald Trump next year will be doing it with a party working to rebuild after the departure of its two biggest stars and a rough midterm election that sent it reeling.The Wisconsin GOP heads into its state convention that starts Friday with a plan that depends on rebuilding from the ground up after former House Speaker Paul Ryan retired and Gov.
House Democrat issues subpoenas for President Trump's tax returns
WASHINGTON — A top House Democrat has issued subpoenas for six years of President Donald Trump's tax returns, giving Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig a deadline of next Friday to deliver them.Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal issued the subpoenas Friday, days after Mnuchin refused to comply with demands to turn over Pres.
WASHINGTON — A top House Democrat has issued subpoenas for six years of President Donald Trump's tax returns, giving Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig a deadline of next Friday to deliver them.Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal issued the subpoenas Friday, days after Mnuchin refused to comply with demands to turn over Pres.
Aaron Rodgers reportedly making 'Game of Thrones' cameo on May 12
MILWAUKEE -- It's no secret that Aaron Rodgers is a huge Game of Thrones fan -- and the Green Bay Packers quarterback might be taking a trip to Westeros this Sunday, May 12 with a cameo on the hit HBO series.
MILWAUKEE -- It's no secret that Aaron Rodgers is a huge Game of Thrones fan -- and the Green Bay Packers quarterback might be taking a trip to Westeros this Sunday, May 12 with a cameo on the hit HBO series.
Health care advocates continue push for Medicaid expansion
MADISON — Advocates for Medicaid expansion say accepting the federal money as Gov.
MADISON — Advocates for Medicaid expansion say accepting the federal money as Gov.
GOP sends Gov. Evers letter complaining about prison raises
MADISON — Assembly Republicans with prisons in their districts are complaining about Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Assembly Republicans with prisons in their districts are complaining about Democratic Gov.
Bucks ready to square up against Celtics, Malcolm Brogdon will 'likely play'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday evening, May 8.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday evening, May 8.
Pres. Trump invokes executive privilege over unredacted Mueller report, subpoenaed materials
WASHINGTON — The White House invoked executive privilege Wednesday, claiming the right to block lawmakers from the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller on his Trump-Russia probe and escalating the battle between President Donald Trump and Congress.The administration's decision was announced just as the House Judiciary Committee was gaveling in to consider holding Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress over failure to release the full report.Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York declared the action by Trump's Justice Department was a clear new sign of the president's "blanket defiance" of Congress' constitutional rights. "Every day we learn of new efforts by this administration to stonewall Congress," Nadler said. "This is unprecedented."White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the action was rather a response to the "blatant abuse of power" by Democratic Rep.
WASHINGTON — The White House invoked executive privilege Wednesday, claiming the right to block lawmakers from the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller on his Trump-Russia probe and escalating the battle between President Donald Trump and Congress.The administration's decision was announced just as the House Judiciary Committee was gaveling in to consider holding Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress over failure to release the full report.Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler of New York declared the action by Trump's Justice Department was a clear new sign of the president's "blanket defiance" of Congress' constitutional rights. "Every day we learn of new efforts by this administration to stonewall Congress," Nadler said. "This is unprecedented."White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the action was rather a response to the "blatant abuse of power" by Democratic Rep.
Report: President Trump in 1985-94 claimed $1.17 billion business loss
WASHINGTON — The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump's businesses lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994, based on tax information the newspaper acquired.The Times said it has acquired printouts from the future president's official IRS tax transcripts, including figures from his federal tax form.The newspaper said President Trump reported business losses of $46.1 million in 1985, and a total of $1.17 billion in losses for the 10-year period.After comparing Trump's information with that of other "high-income earners," the Times concluded that President Trump "appears to have lost more money than nearly any other individual American taxpayer." Because of his business losses, the newspaper reported, President Trump did not pay income taxes for eight of the 10 years.The House Ways and Means Committee has asked the IRS to provide President Trump's personal and business returns for 2013 through 2018.
WASHINGTON — The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump's businesses lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994, based on tax information the newspaper acquired.The Times said it has acquired printouts from the future president's official IRS tax transcripts, including figures from his federal tax form.The newspaper said President Trump reported business losses of $46.1 million in 1985, and a total of $1.17 billion in losses for the 10-year period.After comparing Trump's information with that of other "high-income earners," the Times concluded that President Trump "appears to have lost more money than nearly any other individual American taxpayer." Because of his business losses, the newspaper reported, President Trump did not pay income taxes for eight of the 10 years.The House Ways and Means Committee has asked the IRS to provide President Trump's personal and business returns for 2013 through 2018.
Wisconsin GOP defends born-alive abortion bill, requiring providers to care for survivors or face prison
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans moved quickly Tuesday to advance a bill that would require abortion providers to care for babies who survive abortion attempts or face prison, pushing it through a public hearing and preparing for a floor vote as early as next week.Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke and Senate President Roger Roth urged the Assembly Health Committee to pass the bill during the hearing, saying it would leave no doubt that health care providers must do everything they can to keep babies alive if they are born during a failed abortion attempt."Unless you're completely OK with there being gray areas, I don't understand why anyone would oppose this," Steineke said. "What's the harm?"Committee Democrats countered that babies are rarely born alive during failed abortion attempts and that there's no record of it ever happening in Wisconsin.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans moved quickly Tuesday to advance a bill that would require abortion providers to care for babies who survive abortion attempts or face prison, pushing it through a public hearing and preparing for a floor vote as early as next week.Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke and Senate President Roger Roth urged the Assembly Health Committee to pass the bill during the hearing, saying it would leave no doubt that health care providers must do everything they can to keep babies alive if they are born during a failed abortion attempt."Unless you're completely OK with there being gray areas, I don't understand why anyone would oppose this," Steineke said. "What's the harm?"Committee Democrats countered that babies are rarely born alive during failed abortion attempts and that there's no record of it ever happening in Wisconsin.
'He's like a god:' Greek students who won recycling contest watch Giannis in the playoffs in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has become an NBA superstar, and his journey from Greece to Milwaukee has prompted others to make that trip to watch him play."It was amazing," said Aggelos Stratis, 16, from Greece.Twenty students from Greece took a trip of a lifetime -- heading to Milwaukee for one reason."He's the biggest.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak, has become an NBA superstar, and his journey from Greece to Milwaukee has prompted others to make that trip to watch him play."It was amazing," said Aggelos Stratis, 16, from Greece.Twenty students from Greece took a trip of a lifetime -- heading to Milwaukee for one reason."He's the biggest.
President Trump awards Medal of Freedom to long-time friend Tiger Woods
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has awarded golfer Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.President Trump described Woods on Monday as a "true legend, an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance."President Trump described the litany of victories that Woods has obtained during his remarkable career and the injuries that almost derailed it.Woods, 43, won his fifth Masters title last month, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.Woods became emotional as he spoke of his parents and thanked those who have supported him over the years, saying, "You've seen the good and bad, the highs and lows, and I would not be in this position without all of your help."
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has awarded golfer Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.President Trump described Woods on Monday as a "true legend, an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance."President Trump described the litany of victories that Woods has obtained during his remarkable career and the injuries that almost derailed it.Woods, 43, won his fifth Masters title last month, overcoming personal and professional adversity to once more claim the green jacket.Woods became emotional as he spoke of his parents and thanked those who have supported him over the years, saying, "You've seen the good and bad, the highs and lows, and I would not be in this position without all of your help."
Michael Cohen, Pres. Trump's former lawyer, arrives at prison to serve 3-year sentence
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, the former lawyer, media attack dog and fixer for President Donald Trump, said Monday there "remains much to be told" as he heads to prison to begin a three-year prison sentence for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on President Trump's behalf.Cohen walked into the Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville around 11:45 a.m. A minimum-security prison camp at the prison, in the countryside 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of New York City, has become a haven for white-collar criminals."There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day when I can share the truth," Cohen told a crush of media outside his New York City apartment before getting into a waiting Cadillac Escalade for the ride to prison.In a shot at President Trump, he said he hoped when he is released, "the country will be in a place without xenophobia, injustice and lies at the helm."Cohen appeared to read from a prepared statement and didn't answer shouted questions.
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, the former lawyer, media attack dog and fixer for President Donald Trump, said Monday there "remains much to be told" as he heads to prison to begin a three-year prison sentence for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on President Trump's behalf.Cohen walked into the Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville around 11:45 a.m. A minimum-security prison camp at the prison, in the countryside 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of New York City, has become a haven for white-collar criminals."There still remains much to be told and I look forward to the day when I can share the truth," Cohen told a crush of media outside his New York City apartment before getting into a waiting Cadillac Escalade for the ride to prison.In a shot at President Trump, he said he hoped when he is released, "the country will be in a place without xenophobia, injustice and lies at the helm."Cohen appeared to read from a prepared statement and didn't answer shouted questions.
Pres. Trump taps ex-Obama border patrol chief as ICE Director
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.President Trump tweeted Sunday that Mark Morgan "will be joining the Trump Administration as the head of our hard working men and women of ICE." He added: "Mark is a true believer and American Patriot.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.President Trump tweeted Sunday that Mark Morgan "will be joining the Trump Administration as the head of our hard working men and women of ICE." He added: "Mark is a true believer and American Patriot.