Assembly Speaker Robin Vos forms task force for suicide prevention
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is forming a task force to work on suicide prevention.Vos announced the task force Wednesday.
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is forming a task force to work on suicide prevention.Vos announced the task force Wednesday.
Man's dying wish fulfilled with call from President Trump
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A terminally ill Connecticut man who's a big supporter of President Donald Trump is getting a bucket list wish fulfilled, with help from his Democratic sister.Jay Barrett, of West Haven, who has cystic fibrosis, left the hospital to begin palliative care at his sister's home last weekend and asked for some sort of contact with the president before he dies.His sister, West Haven City Councilwoman Bridgette Hoskie, who describes herself as "100 percent Democrat," went on social media to help make it happen.
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A terminally ill Connecticut man who's a big supporter of President Donald Trump is getting a bucket list wish fulfilled, with help from his Democratic sister.Jay Barrett, of West Haven, who has cystic fibrosis, left the hospital to begin palliative care at his sister's home last weekend and asked for some sort of contact with the president before he dies.His sister, West Haven City Councilwoman Bridgette Hoskie, who describes herself as "100 percent Democrat," went on social media to help make it happen.
Conan O'Brien to be the moderator at Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' book tour stop in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Television host Conan O'Brien will be the moderator for former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour stop in Milwaukee on March 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Television host Conan O'Brien will be the moderator for former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour stop in Milwaukee on March 14.
North Korea said to be rebuilding structures at rocket site
NORTH KOREA -- North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament steps, according to foreign experts and a South Korean lawmaker who was briefed by Seoul's spy service.The finding follows a high-stakes nuclear summit last week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump that ended without any agreement.South Korea's National Intelligence Service provided the assessment about the North's Tongchang-ri launch site to lawmakers during a private briefing Tuesday.
NORTH KOREA -- North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament steps, according to foreign experts and a South Korean lawmaker who was briefed by Seoul's spy service.The finding follows a high-stakes nuclear summit last week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump that ended without any agreement.South Korea's National Intelligence Service provided the assessment about the North's Tongchang-ri launch site to lawmakers during a private briefing Tuesday.
Governor Evers says dust needs to settle on budget proposal
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
AG Josh Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging Pres. Trump's abortion rule
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined his first multistate lawsuit, signing on to an action challenging President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to set up obstacles for women seeking abortions.A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Kaul, filed the lawsuit Tuesday, March 5 in Oregon.
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined his first multistate lawsuit, signing on to an action challenging President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to set up obstacles for women seeking abortions.A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Kaul, filed the lawsuit Tuesday, March 5 in Oregon.
Gov. Tony Evers' cabinet pick had 2005 felony child abuse charge
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 rematch with President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview posted Monday by New York TV station News12 .Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says, "I'm going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe."She says, "What's at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me."She says she has spoken with several of the candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and has told them, "Don't take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises" from the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview posted Monday by New York TV station News12 .Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says, "I'm going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe."She says, "What's at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me."She says she has spoken with several of the candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and has told them, "Don't take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises" from the Trump administration.
Gov. Tony Evers releases note Scott Walker left him after initially refusing
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to obtain driver's licenses? Gov. Evers says yes
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
Pres. Trump treats championship North Dakota State players to Big Macs, Chick-fil-A
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
Gov. Evers wants to expand DMV hours for voter IDs
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Melania Trump opens 3-state tour to promote 'Be Best'
TULSA, Okla. — Melania Trump is in Oklahoma to open a three-state tour to highlight all three components of her "Be Best" childhood initiative.The first lady on Monday is visiting the Dove School of Discovery, a Tulsa elementary school that the White House says incorporates character education in its curriculum.
TULSA, Okla. — Melania Trump is in Oklahoma to open a three-state tour to highlight all three components of her "Be Best" childhood initiative.The first lady on Monday is visiting the Dove School of Discovery, a Tulsa elementary school that the White House says incorporates character education in its curriculum.
House to query 60 Trump officials in obstruction probe
WASHINGTON — Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump's administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia investigation.Rep.
WASHINGTON — Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump's administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia investigation.Rep.
Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Pres. Trump
NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.
NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.
All eyes on the QBs at NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- We all know Aaron Rodgers will again be the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers going into next season.
INDIANAPOLIS -- We all know Aaron Rodgers will again be the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers going into next season.
Pres. Trump asks China to remove tariffs on US farm products
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
Gov. Evers hits the road to promote budget proposal: 'We have things that need to be addressed'
RACINE COUNTY -- The road to passing Gov.
RACINE COUNTY -- The road to passing Gov.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the NBA announced Friday, March 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the NBA announced Friday, March 1.
Eyeing 2020, White House steps up 'socialism' attack on Democrats
WASHINGTON — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism."Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."It was the latest step in a coordinated effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to drive up enthusiasm among the GOP base by sowing fears about the policies pushed by Democrats."The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America," Pence told the crowd of conservative activists.Pence also took aim at "Medicare for all" and the Green New Deal, policy proposals prominent in the crowded Democratic contest for the presidential nomination.The Medicare proposal really means "quality health care for none," Pence said.
WASHINGTON — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism."Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."It was the latest step in a coordinated effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to drive up enthusiasm among the GOP base by sowing fears about the policies pushed by Democrats."The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America," Pence told the crowd of conservative activists.Pence also took aim at "Medicare for all" and the Green New Deal, policy proposals prominent in the crowded Democratic contest for the presidential nomination.The Medicare proposal really means "quality health care for none," Pence said.