Report: Replacing aging prison near Green Bay may cost $500M
ALLOUEZ — Lawmakers and economic development officials are calling on the state to replace a century-old prison in the Green Bay area, but the plan could cost taxpayers up to $500 million, consultants said.Almost 30 percent of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez is in need of replacement, including two major housing units that are more than 95 years old, according to a study conducted by Minnesota-based architects BWBR and consulting engineers Mead & Hunt.
ALLOUEZ — Lawmakers and economic development officials are calling on the state to replace a century-old prison in the Green Bay area, but the plan could cost taxpayers up to $500 million, consultants said.Almost 30 percent of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez is in need of replacement, including two major housing units that are more than 95 years old, according to a study conducted by Minnesota-based architects BWBR and consulting engineers Mead & Hunt.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to freeze private voucher school enrollment
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Pres. Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the two countries.President Trump tweeted that there had been "productive talks" on some of the difficult issues dividing the U.S. and China, adding that "I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1."President Trump said that if negotiations progress, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida resort to finalize an agreement.U.S. and Chinese negotiators met through the weekend as they seek to resolve a trade war that's rattled financial markets.President Trump had warned he would escalate the tariffs he has imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports, from 10 to 25 percent, if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the two countries.President Trump tweeted that there had been "productive talks" on some of the difficult issues dividing the U.S. and China, adding that "I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1."President Trump said that if negotiations progress, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida resort to finalize an agreement.U.S. and Chinese negotiators met through the weekend as they seek to resolve a trade war that's rattled financial markets.President Trump had warned he would escalate the tariffs he has imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports, from 10 to 25 percent, if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
Gov. Evers' higher education budget would continue tuition freeze
MADISON — People who entered the country illegally could pay in-state tuition, a long-running tuition freeze would continue for another two years and institutions would receive an additional $150 million under Democratic Gov.
MADISON — People who entered the country illegally could pay in-state tuition, a long-running tuition freeze would continue for another two years and institutions would receive an additional $150 million under Democratic Gov.
President Trump projects optimism before second North Korea summit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is projecting optimism before a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he seeks to manage expectations for the meeting.President Trump tweeted on Sunday that he expected the meeting this coming week in Hanoi, Vietnam, to be a "continuation of the progress made at first Summit in Singapore." He added: "Denuclearization?"President Trump added that Kim knows that "without nuclear weapons, his country could fast become one of the great economic powers anywhere in the World."At their first meeting, President Trump reached a vaguely worded commitment from North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is projecting optimism before a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he seeks to manage expectations for the meeting.President Trump tweeted on Sunday that he expected the meeting this coming week in Hanoi, Vietnam, to be a "continuation of the progress made at first Summit in Singapore." He added: "Denuclearization?"President Trump added that Kim knows that "without nuclear weapons, his country could fast become one of the great economic powers anywhere in the World."At their first meeting, President Trump reached a vaguely worded commitment from North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 'Make-A-Wish' come true for 12-year-old fan
MILWAUKEE -- A dream come true!
MILWAUKEE -- A dream come true!
President Trump creates abortion obstacles, preventing clinic referrals
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals.
Pres. Trump's border wall prototypes to come down
SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Protection says President Trump's eight border-wall prototypes will be torn down to make way for a secondary barrier separating California from Mexico.The agency says crews have replaced most of one layer of fencing along a 14-mile stretch of the border and have already started work on the secondary fence.Border Patrol Agent Theron Francisco said Friday it isn't clear when the prototypes will come down.
SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Protection says President Trump's eight border-wall prototypes will be torn down to make way for a secondary barrier separating California from Mexico.The agency says crews have replaced most of one layer of fencing along a 14-mile stretch of the border and have already started work on the secondary fence.Border Patrol Agent Theron Francisco said Friday it isn't clear when the prototypes will come down.
President Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have teed up a vote next week to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, accelerating a showdown in Congress that could divide Republicans and lead to President Trump's first veto.The Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block President Trump's declaration, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House would vote on the measure Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have teed up a vote next week to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, accelerating a showdown in Congress that could divide Republicans and lead to President Trump's first veto.The Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block President Trump's declaration, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House would vote on the measure Tuesday.
Gov. Evers joins groups suing to overturn lame-duck laws
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov.
'Enough business to go around:' Manufacturing leaders, including Foxconn, explore advancements
MILWAUKEE -- Professionals in Wisconsin's manufacturing industry met on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee to exchange and explore advancements in the field.
MILWAUKEE -- Professionals in Wisconsin's manufacturing industry met on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee to exchange and explore advancements in the field.
Gov. Tony Evers pitches $28M for women's health care issues
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Gov.
Speaker Vos: 'Too early to tell' whether lawmakers will attempt override of Gov. Evers' tax veto
MADISON — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says it's "too early to tell" if lawmakers will attempt an override of Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says it's "too early to tell" if lawmakers will attempt an override of Democratic Gov.
Speaker Vos hopes Foxconn air permits aren't changed: 'I want Foxconn to be here'
MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes that air permits granted to electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group aren't tightened by Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes that air permits granted to electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group aren't tightened by Gov.
Speaker Vos gives Gov. Evers' medical marijuana proposal 10% chance of approval
MADISON — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is giving Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is giving Democratic Gov.
'Went too far:' Gov. Evers joins labor unions arguing for order blocking lame-duck law
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
7-year-old hosts hot chocolate stand fundraiser for Pres. Trump's proposed border wall
AUSTIN -- A 7-year-old boy hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump's proposed wall on the southern border.Shane Stevens, motivated after President Trump's State of the Union address, raised close to $5,000 between his hot chocolate stand sales, Venmo receipts and matching donors.
AUSTIN -- A 7-year-old boy hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump's proposed wall on the southern border.Shane Stevens, motivated after President Trump's State of the Union address, raised close to $5,000 between his hot chocolate stand sales, Venmo receipts and matching donors.
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Senate majority leader demands review of National Guard assault policies after meeting with soldier
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.