Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' task force to begin gathering water information
MADISON — A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos formed to study water pollution is set start gathering information.The panel is slated to hold a listening session Wednesday with the state Department of Natural Resources as well as the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.The panel has scheduled another listening session April 3.
MADISON — A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos formed to study water pollution is set start gathering information.The panel is slated to hold a listening session Wednesday with the state Department of Natural Resources as well as the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.The panel has scheduled another listening session April 3.
'Incredibly rewarding:' Brewers' Braun, Moustakas, Yelich inspired by offseason 'California Strong' effort
MILWAUKEE -- The offseason was unique in many ways for the Milwaukee Brewers.
MILWAUKEE -- The offseason was unique in many ways for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Attorney seeks pardon for Laurie Bembenek murder conviction
MADISON — The attorney for Wisconsin's famous runaway convict and convicted murderer Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek is asking Gov.
MADISON — The attorney for Wisconsin's famous runaway convict and convicted murderer Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek is asking Gov.
Pentagon lists possible project cuts to pay for wall
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to Congress on Monday as lawmakers tried figuring out which might be cut to pay for President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to Congress on Monday as lawmakers tried figuring out which might be cut to pay for President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Attorney tries to persuade judge to toss lame-duck lawsuit
MADISON — An attorney for Republican legislators tried Monday, March 18 to persuade a Madison judge to throw out a lawsuit that challenges their lame-duck laws limiting the powers of the governor and attorney general, arguing lawmakers were within their rights to pass the statutes.A coalition of liberal-leaning groups headlined by the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in Dane County in January arguing the Legislature convened illegally to pass the laws in December.Republicans passed the laws during an all-night extraordinary session just weeks before Gov.
MADISON — An attorney for Republican legislators tried Monday, March 18 to persuade a Madison judge to throw out a lawsuit that challenges their lame-duck laws limiting the powers of the governor and attorney general, arguing lawmakers were within their rights to pass the statutes.A coalition of liberal-leaning groups headlined by the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in Dane County in January arguing the Legislature convened illegally to pass the laws in December.Republicans passed the laws during an all-night extraordinary session just weeks before Gov.
Tourism chief wants to lure visitors to Wisconsin by plane
MADISON — The state Department of Tourism's new leader says she wants to launch a new marketing campaign to draw visitors to Wisconsin by plane.Tourism Secretary Sara Meaney said in an interview Monday that she wants to use part of the additional $5 million Gov.
MADISON — The state Department of Tourism's new leader says she wants to launch a new marketing campaign to draw visitors to Wisconsin by plane.Tourism Secretary Sara Meaney said in an interview Monday that she wants to use part of the additional $5 million Gov.
Kirsten Gillibrand officially jumps into 2020 race, teases rally at Trump hotel
WASHINGTON — New York Sen.
WASHINGTON — New York Sen.
Beyond veto: Pres. Trump seeks more work-arounds to avoid Congress
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's first congressional veto was more than a milestone: It signals a new era of ever more fraught relations between the two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's first congressional veto was more than a milestone: It signals a new era of ever more fraught relations between the two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.Pres.
'A horrible act:' Pres. Trump downplays white nationalism threat after New Zealand massacre
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by racist white nationalism after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president "a symbol of renewed white identity."Pres.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by racist white nationalism after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president "a symbol of renewed white identity."Pres.
Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign have unionized
WASHINGTON -- Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 Democratic campaign have unionized, becoming the first presidential campaign staffers in history to do so.Sanders, campaigning in South Carolina on Friday, said he was proud of the distinction."We cannot just support unions with words, we must back it up with actions," he tweeted. "On this campaign and when we are in the White House, we are going make it easier for people to join unions, not harder."The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 confirmed that Sanders' campaign workers were the first to win union representation."We expect this will mean pay parity and transparency on the campaign, with no gender bias or harassment, and equal treatment for every worker, whether they're in Washington, D.C., Iowa, New Hampshire or anywhere else," UFCW Local 400 President Mark P.
WASHINGTON -- Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 Democratic campaign have unionized, becoming the first presidential campaign staffers in history to do so.Sanders, campaigning in South Carolina on Friday, said he was proud of the distinction."We cannot just support unions with words, we must back it up with actions," he tweeted. "On this campaign and when we are in the White House, we are going make it easier for people to join unions, not harder."The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 confirmed that Sanders' campaign workers were the first to win union representation."We expect this will mean pay parity and transparency on the campaign, with no gender bias or harassment, and equal treatment for every worker, whether they're in Washington, D.C., Iowa, New Hampshire or anywhere else," UFCW Local 400 President Mark P.
Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency due to flooding
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to flooding caused by rapid snow melt and rain.“Many residents and communities across our state have been responding to flooding that has impacted homes, businesses, and cities and towns across Wisconsin,” Governor Evers said. “The warm temperatures and rain the last few days have caused much of the heavy snowpack and ice to melt resulting in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to flooding caused by rapid snow melt and rain.“Many residents and communities across our state have been responding to flooding that has impacted homes, businesses, and cities and towns across Wisconsin,” Governor Evers said. “The warm temperatures and rain the last few days have caused much of the heavy snowpack and ice to melt resulting in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise.
'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.
Tempers flare at public meeting to move state youth prison to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A new juvenile detention facility in Milwaukee is sparking outrage from those who would live nearby.
MILWAUKEE -- A new juvenile detention facility in Milwaukee is sparking outrage from those who would live nearby.
Encouraging success: Michelle Obama and Conan O'Brien make surprise stop at Milwaukee school
MILWAUKEE -- Michelle Obama is set to take the stage in Milwaukee on Thursday night, March 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Michelle Obama is set to take the stage in Milwaukee on Thursday night, March 14.
Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers want Wisconsin National Guard sex assault policy review
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
Senate votes to terminate Pres. Trump's border national emergency order
WASHINGTON -- In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt President Trump's emergency order.
WASHINGTON -- In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt President Trump's emergency order.
MADISON — Gov.